At an uncontrolled intersection where two cars arrive at the same time and you cannot determine who should go, you should:

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At an uncontrolled intersection where two cars arrive at the same time and you cannot determine who should go, you should:

When there are no traffic signals or signs at an intersection, the driver on the right has the right-of-way if both vehicles arrive at the same time. So, if you and another car reach the intersection together and that car is on your right, you should yield to them and proceed cautiously only when it’s safe. This rule keeps things predictable and reduces the chance of a collision. Honing in on the other choices: deciding who goes based on which car is bigger isn’t a traffic rule, and trying to speed up or honk to force the other car to yield is unsafe. Waiting for a police officer to direct you isn’t the normal course at a simple uncontrolled intersection; you only wait for a police direction if an officer is present or there are exceptional circumstances.

When there are no traffic signals or signs at an intersection, the driver on the right has the right-of-way if both vehicles arrive at the same time. So, if you and another car reach the intersection together and that car is on your right, you should yield to them and proceed cautiously only when it’s safe. This rule keeps things predictable and reduces the chance of a collision.

Honing in on the other choices: deciding who goes based on which car is bigger isn’t a traffic rule, and trying to speed up or honk to force the other car to yield is unsafe. Waiting for a police officer to direct you isn’t the normal course at a simple uncontrolled intersection; you only wait for a police direction if an officer is present or there are exceptional circumstances.

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