At an Open or Uncontrolled Intersection, Yield if

At an Open or Uncontrolled Intersection, Yield if _____.

At an open or uncontrolled intersection, yield to other drivers in the following circumstances.

  • At an uncontrolled intersection, yield if the vehicle arrives at the intersection first
  • Yield if the vehicle is already present at the intersection
  • At an uncontrolled or open intersection if two vehicles arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on the right

You must yield to the vehicle that enters at an open or uncontrolled intersection first, without traffic signals, stop signs, or yield signs. You can say, in such situation first come, first serve rule applies. The car on the right usually has the right of way if two vehicles arrive at the junction simultaneously.

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In summary, at an uncontrolled intersection:

  •     Yield to the vehicles that arrive at the intersection first
  •     If two vehicles arrive at the same time at an open or uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle on the right

At an open intersection without traffic control device indicating the right of way, observe these rules to maintain a safe and orderly flow of traffic.