At a four-way stop, who has the right of way if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time?

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At a four-way stop, who has the right of way if two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time?

The rule you’re being tested on is what to do when two cars reach a four-way stop at the same time. The driver on the right has the right of way, so you should let that vehicle go first. If you both arrive exactly together, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right and wait for your turn. This helps keep traffic moving smoothly and reduces the chance of a collision. Vehicles don’t gain priority by being larger or by who stops first, so those ideas don’t fit the standard right-of-way practice in this situation.

The rule you’re being tested on is what to do when two cars reach a four-way stop at the same time. The driver on the right has the right of way, so you should let that vehicle go first. If you both arrive exactly together, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right and wait for your turn. This helps keep traffic moving smoothly and reduces the chance of a collision. Vehicles don’t gain priority by being larger or by who stops first, so those ideas don’t fit the standard right-of-way practice in this situation.

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