Ch. 5 · Driving Method

At an uncontrolled intersection where roads are of similar width, which vehicles must be given priority?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

Answer: B: Vehicles coming from the left and streetcars

Explanation

Section 3(2) of the Rules of the Road states: "At intersections of roads of similar width, when there are streetcars or vehicles coming from the left, you must not obstruct the progress of those streetcars or vehicles." Vehicles coming from the left and streetcars have priority.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 6: Intersections and railroad crossings

Hikari
Hikari
At an uncontrolled intersection, I yield to vehicles on the right, don't I?
Misaki
Misaki
It's the opposite. You must yield to vehicles coming from the left and to streetcars. Those have priority.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, really? Left, not right?
Misaki
Misaki
Yes. Just remember: left and streetcars get the right of way at similar-width intersections with no signals.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第７節 交差点の通り方) · 3 交通整理の行われていない交差点(環状交差点を除きます。)の通行方法 (2)

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