Overview
This lesson explains the rule of right-of-way to the right at intersections, its exceptions, and specific situations where it does not apply.
The General Rule of Right-of-Way to the Right
- At intersections without an officer, light, or signal, the right-of-way to the right applies.
- Every driver must yield to the vehicle coming from their right.
- Exceptions: roundabout or vehicle coming from a no-entry direction.
- The vehicle coming from the right has priority, regardless of the direction it takes.
- Even if the vehicle on the right slows down or stops, it retains priority.
- It is forbidden to overtake on the left at intersections governed by the right-of-way to the right.
Specific Situations
- If the intersection is congested, the right-of-way to the right does not apply but caution is required.
- Eye contact is recommended to confirm who yields.
- A road sign may indicate the right-of-way to the right; be vigilant especially in reduced visibility or complex configurations.
Exceptions to the Right-of-Way to the Right
- Drivers must yield to cyclists/pedestrians on sidewalks or bike lanes (except suggested bike lanes).
- On suggested bike lanes, the car on the right retains priority.
- A vehicle coming from the right must yield to pedestrians on crosswalks or sidewalks.
- No priority to the vehicle coming from the right if it comes from a no-entry direction, unless otherwise indicated.
- Trams always have priority; the right-of-way to the right does not apply to them.
Cases Where the Right-of-Way to the Right Does Not Apply
- No right-of-way to the right at the intersection of a roadway with a trail or dirt road.
- No right-of-way to the right for vehicles coming from a private access or leaving a parking lot.
- When entering a roundabout, drivers already on the roundabout have priority.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Right-of-Way to the Right — Rule giving priority to the vehicle coming from the right at an uncontrolled intersection.
- Intersection — Place where several roads cross.
- Suggested Bike Lane — Road marking recommending space for cyclists, without imposing priority on cyclists.
- No-Entry Direction — Road where access is prohibited in a certain direction.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Watch videos and animations on the site to illustrate the situations.
- Answer the practical questions of the lesson before moving on to the next one.