Which Vehicle Should Go First?

Right of Way Rules

At standard 4-way intersection, right-of-way first goes to any vehicles or pedestrians currently entering the intersection. Following that, right-of-way is given to the vehicle on your right.

In what order should the cars go?

The Four Rules of Four-Way Stops

  1. First to arrive, first to go. The first car to pull up to the stop sign is the first car that gets to proceed. ...
  2. Tie goes to the right. Sometimes two cars stop at the intersection at the exact same time, or at least close to the same time. ...
  3. Straight before turns. ...
  4. Right then left.

Which vehicle or vehicles have the right of way?

Four-Way Stops

The first car to arrive has the right of way, which means you must yield to a driver who arrived before you. When three vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle to the right still has the right of way, and the car furthest left must go last.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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