Right-of-Way

Study questions with answers

12 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. Because a loaded truck accelerates slowly, when entering or crossing traffic you need...

   Correct answer: A larger gap than a car would need

   The size and slow acceleration of a large vehicle mean you need a bigger gap than a car would.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

2. 2. At a railroad advance-warning sign, which vehicles are always required to stop?

   Correct answer: Buses with passengers and placarded hazmat vehicles

   Buses carrying passengers and vehicles hauling placarded hazardous materials must stop at the crossing.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Railroad-Highway Crossings

3. 3. If there are two left-turn lanes, which one should a large vehicle use?

   Correct answer: The right-hand turn lane

   Use the right-hand turn lane so you don't have to swing right and endanger a vehicle beside you.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

4. 4. Why be especially careful near a stopped bus?

   Correct answer: Passengers may cross around it and cannot see you

   Riders often step out and walk around the bus, and they frequently cannot see your approaching vehicle.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

5. 5. After one train clears a crossing that has two tracks, what should you do?

   Correct answer: Make sure no other train is coming on the second track

   A train on one track can hide another on the second track, so check that no other train is coming before you cross.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Railroad-Highway Crossings

6. 6. When the red signals at a crossing are flashing, you must...

   Correct answer: Yield to the train and stop

   Flashing red lights mean you must stop and yield the right-of-way to the approaching train.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Railroad-Highway Crossings

7. 7. Before you start across a road, you should be sure you can...

   Correct answer: Clear the whole road before traffic arrives

   Be certain the whole road can be crossed before oncoming traffic arrives, because big vehicles pick up speed slowly.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

8. 8. When making a left turn, you should not begin turning until...

   Correct answer: You reach the center of the intersection

   Reach the center of the intersection before starting a left turn so off-tracking does not clip another vehicle.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space

9. 9. When merging into traffic, you should use your mirrors to make sure...

   Correct answer: The gap is large enough for your vehicle to enter safely

   Before merging, confirm the opening in traffic is big enough for your rig to enter safely.

   Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

10. 10. What is your first move when confronted by an aggressive driver?

    Correct answer: Make every effort to get out of their way

    Do everything you can to move clear of their path instead of challenging them.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Section 2: Driving Safely

11. 11. At a railroad crossing, who has the right-of-way?

    Correct answer: The train, every time

    A train always has the right-of-way; never try to race one to the crossing.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Railroad-Highway Crossings

12. 12. If you must swing into the oncoming lane to make a right turn and a vehicle approaches, you should...

    Correct answer: Give them room to pass or stop, but do not back up

    Give the approaching vehicle room to pass or stop, but never back up because you could hit someone behind you.

    Source: Oklahoma CDL Manual — Controlling Speed & Managing Space