Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection if two cars arrive at the same time?

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Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection if two cars arrive at the same time?

At an intersection with no traffic signals or signs, when two vehicles reach the intersection at roughly the same time, the car on the right has the right of way. This rule gives the driver on the right priority, preventing hesitation and collisions where both drivers might try to go first. If you’re coming from the left, you should slow or stop and let the car on the right pass, then proceed when it’s safe. The size of a vehicle or who arrived slightly earlier isn’t the deciding factor in this simultaneous arrival scenario. As always, proceed with caution, make eye contact or signal your intentions, and go only when the way is clear.

At an intersection with no traffic signals or signs, when two vehicles reach the intersection at roughly the same time, the car on the right has the right of way. This rule gives the driver on the right priority, preventing hesitation and collisions where both drivers might try to go first. If you’re coming from the left, you should slow or stop and let the car on the right pass, then proceed when it’s safe. The size of a vehicle or who arrived slightly earlier isn’t the deciding factor in this simultaneous arrival scenario. As always, proceed with caution, make eye contact or signal your intentions, and go only when the way is clear.

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