Intersections, Turns, and Right-of-Way
What this domain tests
Intersections, turns, and right-of-way tests scanning, turn setup, and the yield rules that decide who goes first. Kansas items often describe a rider arriving at a stop or turning left across traffic.
Scanning and approach
Approach every intersection with a plan: check mirrors, reduce speed, cover the brakes, and scan left-right-left. Look for vehicles that may turn across your path, pedestrians, and cyclists. At a stop sign, stop completely behind the line or crosswalk.
Right-of-way
At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle that arrives first goes first; if two arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right. A vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right. At a four-way stop, use arrival order and the right-hand rule.
Turning
Set speed before the turn, look through the curve to the exit, and use a smooth arc. For a right turn, start from the right side of your lane; for a left turn, start from the left side, but do not cross the center line. Signal early and cancel after the turn.
Worked example
A rider at a green light wants to turn left. An oncoming car is going straight. The rider waits. Reasoning: the left-turning rider must yield to oncoming traffic. A green light does not create a protected left turn unless there is a green arrow.
Traps that cost marks
Assuming eye contact equals right-of-way; turning wide into another lane; braking hard mid-turn; forgetting to cancel a signal; treating a stale green as guaranteed.