Right of way and intersections
Confident understanding of right of way in the most common intersection situations.
Part 6 of 50: Rules and Interaction
Right of Way in Common Situations
| Situation | Main Rule | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Intersection without signs | Priority to the right | Check right early |
| Yield sign | The sign always applies | Reduce speed and assess |
| Roundabout | Yield to traffic in the circle | Watch for indicators and openings |
| Pedestrian crossing | You must yield to pedestrians | Anticipate crossing |
Checkpoints Before Entering
- Slow down early to get a better overview.
- Look for signs and road markings that change the main rule.
- Communicate clearly with indicators and positioning.
Typical Misunderstanding
Many think that the right-of-way rule always applies. Remember that signs override it, and that signs and road markings often complicate it.
Previous Part
- Read signs and road markings .
Next Part- Proceed to location, speed, and distance .
How to recognize this topic on the test
On the class B theory test, right of way and intersections is usually tested through a practical situation, not as an isolated fact. Read the whole question before looking at the answer options. Ask yourself who has responsibility, which risk is greatest, and what gives the best safety margin.
- Connect the rule to a practical driving situation: what do you see first, who is affected, and which action gives the best safety margin?
- Look for small details in the question, such as signs, speed, visibility, road conditions, positioning and whether another road user has already started an action.
- Choose the answer that shows early risk awareness. On the theory test, the right answer is often the one that prevents danger, not merely the one that is barely legal.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Memorizing a rule without connecting it to positioning, speed and cooperation.
- Overlooking words such as “before”, “after”, “at” or “may” in the question.
- Choosing an answer that is legal in theory but poor defensive driving in practice.
How to practice further
Use this article as a checklist after taking a practice test. If you answer a question about this topic incorrectly, write down what you missed: rule, sign, positioning, speed, responsibility or an exception. Then take a few new questions on the same topic before mixing it back into a full test.
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