North Carolina DMV Practice Test

If Car A wants to turn left across an intersection and Car B is ahead of Car C in the same lane going straight, who has the right of way?

1. Car A

2. Car B

3. Car C

4. None of the cars

The correct answer is: Car B

In the scenario presented, Car B has the right of way because it is proceeding straight through the intersection while Car A is preparing to turn left. When vehicles are at an intersection, the general rule is that vehicles going straight have the right of way over those making turns. Car A must yield to Car B and Car C as both are traveling in the same lane and going straight. This is especially important for safety, as turning left requires crossing oncoming traffic lanes and can create potentially hazardous situations if the turning vehicle does not yield appropriately. Car C, while also going straight, is behind Car B and does not have the priority in this instance, as both cars B and C must proceed without the need for a left turn. Therefore, Car B, being in front and continuing its direction, maintains the right of way, ensuring the flow of traffic is not disrupted by Car A’s left turn.