Understanding Right-of-Way Rules
When should a driver yield the right-of-way?
Choose the correct situations A, B, C, or D:
A driver must YIELD the right-of-way to other vehicles in all of the following situations:
A) When approaching a stopped school bus, when entering a roundabout, when merging onto a highway, when exiting a driveway
B) When turning left, when turning right, when approaching a yield sign, when making a U-turn
C) When going straight at a green light, when driving in a school zone, when overtaking a pedestrian, when in a funeral procession
D) When yielding is not required, when facing a flashing red light, when entering a roundabout, when making a U-turn
Answer:
Drivers are required to yield in situations such as approaching a school bus, entering a roundabout, merging onto a highway, exiting a driveway, turning, approaching a yield sign, and making a U-turn. These rules are particularly in place to ensure pedestrian safety and smooth traffic flow.
Explanation:
A driver is legally required to yield the right-of-way in certain scenarios to prevent collisions and ensure smooth traffic flow. The situations where a driver must yield are:
A) When approaching a stopped school bus, entering a roundabout, merging onto a highway, and exiting a driveway. B) When turning left or right, approaching a yield sign, and when making a U-turn. D) When facing a flashing red light and re-entering a roundabout for another go-around.
These laws are put in place particularly to prioritize pedestrian safety, especially in high-traffic zones such as school areas or near intersections. Additionally, they are applied when a vehicle is entering a main thoroughfare from a lesser one, such as a driveway. The goal is to prevent accidents and to allow traffic to flow smoothly.