BMV Parking, Right-of-Way, and Intersections 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at exactly the same time, who has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle traveling faster
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection when vehicles arrive simultaneously, you must yield to the vehicle on your right — this is the 'yield to the right' rule.
Question 2: How far from a fire hydrant must you park in Indiana?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Indiana law requires vehicles to park at least 15 feet from a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access for firefighters.
Question 3: When turning left at a green light at an intersection, you must yield to:
- No one — green means go
- Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in your path (Correct answer)
- Only vehicles in the left lane
- Only pedestrians — not oncoming traffic
Correct answer: Oncoming traffic and pedestrians in your path
A green light for a left turn is unprotected — you must yield to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians crossing in your path before turning.
Question 4: What does a curb painted yellow indicate?
- Handicapped parking only
- No stopping or parking at any time (Correct answer)
- Short-term parking for loading only
- Parking allowed with a permit
Correct answer: No stopping or parking at any time
A yellow curb generally means no stopping or parking — it is reserved for loading/unloading zones or fire lanes depending on local ordinance.
Question 5: At a four-way stop, who proceeds first?
- The vehicle with the most passengers
- The first vehicle to come to a complete stop (Correct answer)
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle traveling straight, never those turning
Correct answer: The first vehicle to come to a complete stop
At a four-way stop, the vehicle that arrived and stopped first has the right-of-way and proceeds before others.
Question 6: What is the minimum distance you must park from a marked or unmarked crosswalk in most jurisdictions?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 20 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
Correct answer: 20 feet
You must not park within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to ensure pedestrian visibility and driver sightlines.
BMV Parking, Right-of-Way, and Intersections 1
When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at exactly the same time, who has the right-of-way?