There are two incoming vehicles on both sides of the street of an intersection with no traffic light. Which vehicle should give way?There are two incoming vehicles on both sides of the street of an intersection with no traffic light. Which vehicle should give way?
A. The last one to arrive
B. The first one to slow down
C. The first one to arrive
The correct answer is A
In an intersection without traffic lights the right of way belongs to the first vehicle to arrive at the intersection. Hence, the last vehicle to arrive must give way.
In an intersection without traffic lights, the one that got to the intersection first should have the right of way, typically here in the Philippines. But for the sake of courteus driving here’s the more ethical way of giving way in an intersection.
Give way to vehicles coming straight ahead
Give way to vehicles turning right if you’re turning left
Give way to vehicles to coming from the right on a roundabout
A traffic enforcer’s directions overrules any intersection traffic and give way rules
A driver at a Stop sign must give way to vehicles at a Give Way sign
Types of intersections that these may be applied are at
Roundabouts — give way to the left.
T-intersections — give way to both left and right whether it’s controlled or not.
Intersections without traffic lights but with stop or give way signs — give way to all non-turning vehicles, and give way to everyone if you’re at a stop sign.
Intersections with traffic lights — vehicles going straight through in the opposite direction have right of way.
Uncontrolled intersections — give way to vehicles coming from your right or straight ahead.
Driveways — treat them as you would a T-intersection
