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. Two vehicles reach a four-way intersection at exactly the same time. Who has the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: The driver on the right

   At a four-way intersection where both drivers arrive at the same moment, yield to the driver on your right.

   Source: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Right-of-Way

2. 2. A large truck ahead of you swings wide to the left before turning right at an intersection. What should you do?

   Correct answer: Wait and let the truck finish its turn before moving up

   Large trucks and buses sometimes need the left lane to round a corner without hitting the curb; never slip in on their right side, and wait for them to finish turning.

   Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Commercial Vehicles (Turning)

3. 3. When entering a roundabout or traffic circle, who has the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: The traffic already in the roundabout

   Entering traffic must yield the right-of-way to the traffic already circulating in the roundabout; look to the left and enter only when the lane is clear.

   Source: Section 5: Learning to Drive — Roundabouts or Traffic Circles

4. 4. When two drivers approach an intersection, which one generally has the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: The driver who arrived first

   Give way to whichever driver reached the intersection first, or was already there when you got there.

   Source: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Right-of-Way

5. 5. When must you yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian?

   Correct answer: When they are entering or in a crosswalk

   You must yield to pedestrians who are entering or already in a crosswalk.

   Source: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Crosswalks

6. 6. You are making a left turn at an intersection. To whom must you yield the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: Drivers in the oncoming traffic lane

   When turning left, you must yield to drivers in the opposing traffic lane.

   Source: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Right-of-Way

7. 7. A driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its warning lights on is required to do what under Ohio's Move Over law?

   Correct answer: Move over a lane if safe, or slow down and use caution

   The Move Over law requires drivers to change into a lane not next to the stopped vehicle if it is safe, or slow down and proceed with caution when a lane change is not safe.

   Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Move Over Laws

8. 8. An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching. What should you generally do?

   Correct answer: Pull to the right, stop, and wait for it to pass

   Move over to the road's right edge and come to a stop, holding there until the emergency vehicle goes by, and keep intersections clear.

   Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Emergency Vehicles

9. 9. You are pulling out of a private driveway onto a public street. Who has the right-of-way?

   Correct answer: Drivers already on the public street

   Drivers already on the public highway have the right-of-way over anyone entering from a driveway or private road.

   Source: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Right-of-Way

10. 10. You are turning left at a green light. What must you do before completing the turn?

    Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic, then turn when safe

    When turning left at a green signal, yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic and complete the turn only when it is safe.

    Source: Section 5: Learning to Drive — Left Turns

11. 11. Which of the following are you required to yield the right-of-way to?

    Correct answer: A funeral procession

    Ohio's right-of-way rules require yielding to public safety vehicles such as police, fire, and ambulance, as well as to funeral processions.

    Source: Section 4: Rules of the Road — Right-of-Way

12. 12. A person crossing ahead uses a white cane or is led by a guide dog. What must you do?

    Correct answer: Give them the right-of-way

    Pedestrians who are visually impaired or blind, shown by a white cane or guide dog, have the right-of-way.

    Source: Section 9: Sharing the Road — Pedestrians