Traffic rules and right-of-way
What this domain tests
Right-of-way questions test whether you can decide who goes first without guessing. Myanmar drives on the right, so lanes, roundabouts, overtaking and turning paths follow right-hand traffic rules. The exam expects you to apply priority rules calmly and to protect pedestrians and smaller vehicles.
Core rules
- At an uncontrolled intersection, slow down and give way to traffic approaching from your right unless signs or markings say otherwise.
- At a roundabout, vehicles already circulating have priority. Enter only when there is a safe gap; in right-hand traffic, watch for circulating traffic from your left.
- At a marked zebra crossing, pedestrians have priority. Approach slowly and be ready to stop.
- Give way to emergency vehicles using sirens and flashing lights; do not follow closely behind them.
- Overtake only where the centre line permits, visibility is clear, and you can return without forcing another driver to brake.
- When turning, yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.
Worked example
You reach a four-way uncontrolled junction. A car is approaching from your right, and a motorcycle is behind you. The car is closer to the junction than you are. You must give way to the car from the right. Do not wave the motorcycle through or accelerate to claim the junction; wait until the car has passed and your path is clear.
Traps
- Believing the larger vehicle always has priority.
- Entering a roundabout without yielding to circulating traffic.
- Overtaking on a bend because the road looks empty.
- Waving other drivers through and creating confusion.
- Forgetting that a pedestrian already on a crossing has priority.