An Open Intersection is one that – DMV Test Question
Question:
An Open Intersection is one that:
An open intersection is one that has no traffic signals or signs.
What is an Open Intersection?
In the context of traffic regulations, an open intersection is one that lacks traffic control devices such as traffic signals, stop signs or yield signs. In another sense, an open intersection is one that has no clear signs or signals indicating who has the right of way.
Open Intersection Right of Way
At an open intersection, the right of way is typically determined by the “first come, first served” rule. The car arriving first at the intersection usually has the right of way. But when two cars enter an open intersection at about the same time, the car on the right often has priority.
What to do, if two drivers arrive at the same time to an open intersection, especially in USA?
The car on the right should have the right of way when two drivers arrive at an open intersection at the same time. The car on the left must wait until it is safe to proceed through intersection.
This question appeared in the following DMV Written Tests.
