In a four-way intersection with simultaneous arrival, what is the standard rule to determine who goes first?

In a four-way intersection with simultaneous arrival, what is the standard rule to determine who goes first?

• A. The vehicle turning left goes first.
• B. The driver on the right goes first; if a tie remains, proceed cautiously.
• C. The driver on the left goes first.
• D. Pedestrians have priority over vehicles always.

Answer: (B)

When several vehicles reach a four-way intersection at the same time, you yield to the vehicle on your right. The driver on your right goes first, which helps keep the flow orderly. If there’s still no clear priority after that (a true tie), you proceed cautiously and communicate with the other driver before moving. Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, so be prepared to stop for someone crossing, but that doesn’t automatically decide which vehicle goes first when no pedestrian is present.

When several vehicles reach a four-way intersection at the same time, you yield to the vehicle on your right. The driver on your right goes first, which helps keep the flow orderly. If there’s still no clear priority after that (a true tie), you proceed cautiously and communicate with the other driver before moving. Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of way, so be prepared to stop for someone crossing, but that doesn’t automatically decide which vehicle goes first when no pedestrian is present.