Right of way: typical exam questions
Test yourself with typical right-of-way tasks from the theory test, with explanation and correct answer.
Six Common Tasks
Below are typical scenarios that appear on the class B theory test. Read the situation carefully and check the answer key in the table.
Task 1 — Intersection Without Signs
You arrive at an intersection without signage. A car is coming from the right. Who must yield?
Task 2 — Priority Road
You are driving on a road marked with a priority road sign. A car is coming from a side road on the right. Do you have to yield?
Task 3 — Bus Leaving a Stop
A bus signals that it wants to leave a stop on a road with a 50 km/h speed limit. What do you do?
Task 4 — Pedestrian Crossing
You are approaching a marked pedestrian crossing. A pedestrian is standing at the edge and seems to want to cross. What do you do?
Task 5 — Driveway
You are leaving a parking lot. A cyclist is coming on the pedestrian and bicycle path you are about to cross. Who must yield?
Task 6 — Traffic Lights and PoliceAn intersection has traffic lights showing green for you, but a police officer signals you to stop. What applies?
Answer Key
| Task | Correct Answer | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | You must yield | Right-hand rule applies |
| 2 | No, you have right of way | Priority sign overrides the right-hand rule |
| 3 | Let the bus out | Yield to bus from a stop under 60 km/h |
| 4 | Stop completely | You must yield to pedestrians in crosswalk |
| 5 | You must yield | Exit rule — you yield to everyone |
| 6 | Police applies | Police direction overrides traffic lights |
How to practice effectively
- Read the scenario slowly and identify which regulation applies.
- Use the hierarchy : police, traffic lights, signs, right-of-way rule.
- Look for the traps described in common mistakes on the test .
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