Right of way at intersections — Oklahoma Permit Test

Right of way at intersections on the Oklahoma permit test — 2 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

At four-way-stop intersections and at intersections without stop signs or signals, the car or truck that entered the intersection first has the right-of-way.

A simple first-come rule means every driver can predict who goes next without arguing it out mid-intersection.

At four-way-stop intersections and at intersections without stop signs or signals, the car or truck that entered the intersection first has the right-of-way.

Oklahoma Driver Manual, p.29

When two vehicles approach a four-way stop or uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.

A tie-breaking rule everyone knows stops two cars from starting into the intersection together.

When two vehicles approach at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right, as shown.

Oklahoma Driver Manual, p.29

On the test

At a four-way stop, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

The one that entered first. A simple first-come rule means every driver can predict who goes next without arguing it out mid-intersection. Oklahoma Driver Manual, p.29: “At four-way-stop intersections and at intersections without stop signs or signals, the car or truck that entered the intersection first has the right-of-way.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Oklahoma Driver Manual, published by the Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-04.