At an uncontrolled intersection where two vehicles arrive at the same time, which vehicle has the right of way?

• A. The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
• B. The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left
• C. Both can proceed at the same time
• D. The faster vehicle goes first

Answer: (A)

When two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right of way, so the vehicle on the left must yield. This rule keeps traffic predictable: the driver on the left waits for the driver on the right to pass or for a safe gap to open. Speed or who arrived first isn’t the deciding factor here—you don’t go first just because you’re faster, and you shouldn’t proceed simultaneously because that can lead to a collision. So the left-hand driver yields to the right-hand driver.