Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:Options: Driver of Car 1 only. Driver of Car 2 only. Pedestrian only. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.
Question
Two vehicles approach an intersection going in opposite directions with no signs or traffic lights. There is also a pedestrian waiting to cross the street and is walking in the same direction as Car 1. Car 1 wants to proceed straight through the intersection. Car 2 wants to make a left turn. In this situation, the right-of-away belongs to:Options: Driver of Car 1 only. Driver of Car 2 only. Pedestrian only. Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian.
Solution
The right-of-way in this situation belongs to the Driver of Car 1 and the pedestrian. This is because in most jurisdictions, vehicles making a left turn must yield to oncoming traffic going straight. Additionally, pedestrians generally have the right-of-way over vehicles when crossing streets.
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