At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles reach the same time, what should you do?

• A. Proceed through the intersection without yielding
• B. The vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right; if the other driver does not yield, proceed with caution
• C. Turn to avoid the other vehicle
• D. Stop and wait for a signal

Answer: (B)

When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. This keeps traffic moving smoothly and reduces the chance of a collision. The best move is to let the car on your right go first; if the other driver does not yield, you proceed with caution, reducing speed, scanning for their movement, and being ready to stop if necessary. This rule applies because there are no signals guiding you, so the right-of-way is determined by which vehicle is to your right. Probing or forcing your way through without giving the right-of-way increases risk, while stopping for a signal when none exists isn’t required and can create unnecessary delays.