Upon getting their driver’s license, drivers in the United States need to take a written and practical test. It is, however, unfortunate that some drivers forget some traffic codes along the way; hence, confusion persists sometimes, especially in an intersection. Knowing who has the right of way prevents accidents. Some rules of general driving developed:
Give way in the intersection: A, B, or C?
In the United States, there are rules governing the right-of-way at an intersection to avoid unfair practices over the drivers. In our hypothetical scenario, there exist a “STOP” and “YIELD” sign at the intersection. For more information on these rules, you can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – Right of Way Rules.
Clarification: The red vehicle (A) needs to stop because it approaches a STOP sign; for the green car, it has a YIELD sign, meaning it should give way to any vehicles approaching from the main road. Meanwhile, the blue car is on the main road; it carries no signs to stop.
True Order?
According to the general rules of the right of way, the blue car (C) is to be the first one to leave since it moves on a main road; there are no signs requesting it to give way. Upon the blue car proceeding, the green (B) car is entitled next, having given way to the blue car. The last to move would be the signaled one (A) with its STOP sign, ensuring that the intersection is clear of other traffic.
Such questions are always posed in driving tests across the United States, with the aim of checking how well drivers understand traffic signs and proper right-of-way.
