Right-of-Way

Study questions with answers

6 sample Right-of-Way questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. When flashing red lights begin at a railroad crossing, what must you do?

   Correct answer: Stop and yield to the approaching train

   When the red lights flash, a train is approaching and you must stop and yield the right-of-way; if there is more than one track, be sure all are clear before crossing.

   Source: North Carolina CDL Driver Handbook — Section 2: Driving Safely (2.15.2)

2. 2. When going through an intersection, what should you do with pedestrians and traffic already in it?

   Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians and traffic already in the intersection

   Slow down and give way to pedestrians and any vehicles already in the intersection, keeping both hands on the wheel as you pass through.

   Source: North Carolina CDL Driver Handbook — Section 13: On-road Driving (13.1.2)

3. 3. Before you start across a road at an intersection, what must you make sure of?

   Correct answer: That you can clear the whole road before traffic reaches you

   Be certain you can cross the entire roadway before oncoming traffic reaches you, since a heavy vehicle picks up speed slowly.

   Source: North Carolina CDL Driver Handbook — Section 2: Driving Safely (2.7.7)

4. 4. What does a crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing require you to do?

   Correct answer: Give the right-of-way to any approaching train

   A crossbuck identifies the grade crossing and tells you to give the train the right-of-way.

   Source: North Carolina CDL Driver Handbook — Section 2: Driving Safely (2.15.2)

5. 5. When you cross or enter traffic in a large, heavy vehicle, what should you keep in mind about the gap you need?

   Correct answer: You may need a much larger gap than a car

   Because a large vehicle accelerates slowly and takes up more room, you may need a much larger gap in traffic to enter than a car would.

   Source: North Carolina CDL Driver Handbook — Section 2: Driving Safely (2.7.7)

6. 6. As you approach an intersection during the road test, what should you do?

   Correct answer: Check traffic in all directions and be ready to stop

   Check traffic thoroughly in all directions, slow down gently, and be ready to stop; do not change lanes while going through the intersection.

   Source: North Carolina CDL Driver Handbook — Section 13: On-road Driving (13.1.2)