1. Intersection with Stop or Yield Signs: At intersections where one intersecting roadway has a stop sign or yield sign, the driver on the roadway without a stop sign or yield sign has the right of way. The driver with a stop sign must come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic in the intersection before proceeding, while the driver with a yield sign must slow down and yield to any traffic already in the intersection.
2. Unmarked Intersections: At intersections without stop signs, yield signs, or traffic signals, the general right-of-way rule applies. This rule states that the driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.
3. Pedestrians and Bicyclists: Pedestrians and bicyclists have the right of way in crosswalks and marked bike lanes. Drivers must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in these areas.
4. Emergency Vehicles: Emergency vehicles, such as police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances, have the right of way when displaying their emergency lights and sounding their sirens. Drivers must yield to emergency vehicles and move out of the way to allow them to pass safely.
5. School Buses: School buses have the right of way when picking up or dropping off students. Drivers must stop for school buses that have their stop signs extended and red lights flashing.
It's important for drivers to be familiar with these right-of-way rules and to follow them to avoid accidents and ensure the safety of all road users.