Right of way intersections — New Mexico Permit Test

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight ahead.

A left turn cuts across the path of oncoming cars, so the turning driver is the one who must wait.

Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight-ahead.

Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle.

Cars already circling cannot easily stop, so the ones coming in must wait for a gap.

Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle.

At an intersection with no stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

With no signs to decide, a simple rule tells both drivers who waits, so they do not both go at once.

At an intersection where there is no stop sign, yield sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles coming from the right.

At a 4-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first goes first, after a complete stop.

Taking turns in the order cars arrive keeps two drivers from pulling out at the same time.

At a 4-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first, goes first (after coming to a complete stop).

At a 4-way stop, if more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

A tie-breaker keeps both drivers from waving each other on or pulling out together.

If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Cars on the main road are moving at speed and expect a clear path, so the car pulling out must wait.

Drivers entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside must yield to vehicles already on the main road.

Do not enter an intersection unless you can get all the way through it without stopping; wait until traffic ahead clears.

A car stuck in the middle blocks cross traffic and can be hit when the light changes.

You should wait until traffic ahead clears so that you are not blocking the intersection.

Drivers overtaking a vehicle going the same way must yield to that vehicle, even if it is slowing or coming to a stop.

The car ahead may slow to turn or stop, and the driver behind is the one who must make room.

Drivers overtaking a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to that vehicle, even if the vehicle is slowing or coming to a stop.

You are turning left and a car is coming straight toward you. Who must yield?

You must yield. A left turn cuts across the path of oncoming cars, so the turning driver is the one who must wait. New Mexico Driver Manual, p.11: “Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight-ahead.”