LTO - Exam Reviewer Right-of-Way and Road Position Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), which vehicle has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle traveling at higher speed
- The vehicle approaching from the right (Correct answer)
- The vehicle that arrived first
- The larger or heavier vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle approaching from the right
At uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle approaching from the right has the right-of-way under RA 4136.
RA 4136 establishes that at uncontrolled intersections, the driver must yield to vehicles approaching from their right. This 'yield to the right' rule provides a simple default decision-making framework to avoid conflicts.
Question 2: A driver entering a traffic circle (rotunda) must yield to:
- Vehicles waiting to enter the circle
- Vehicles already circulating inside the rotunda (Correct answer)
- Pedestrians outside the rotunda only
- The vehicle directly opposite in the circle
Correct answer: Vehicles already circulating inside the rotunda
Entering a rotunda requires yielding to vehicles already in the circle, as they have established right-of-way.
In Philippine traffic rules for roundabouts and traffic circles, vehicles already in the circle have the right-of-way. Entering vehicles must yield and wait for a safe gap. This rule reduces conflict points and improves safety.
Question 3: Who has the right-of-way when a vehicle and a pedestrian reach an unmarked intersection at the same time?
- The vehicle, which is larger and faster
- The pedestrian always has absolute priority everywhere
- The vehicle if it is on the main road, otherwise the pedestrian
- The pedestrian, who must be yielded to by the vehicle (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The pedestrian, who must be yielded to by the vehicle
Pedestrians generally have the right-of-way at crossings and intersections, and drivers must yield to pedestrians to ensure their safety.
Under RA 4136 and the Department of Transportation's road safety framework, pedestrians have the right-of-way at crosswalks and intersections. Drivers must slow down and give way to pedestrians they encounter crossing the road, even at unmarked crossings.
Question 4: On a two-lane road, what is the correct lane position when preparing to turn right?
- Move to the leftmost part of the lane
- Move to the right side of the lane, as close to the right curb as safely possible (Correct answer)
- Straddle the center line
- Maintain center lane position and turn sharply
Correct answer: Move to the right side of the lane, as close to the right curb as safely possible
Before making a right turn, the driver should move to the right side of the lane close to the curb to make the turn properly and allow other vehicles to pass on the left.
Proper turning procedure requires positioning the vehicle to the appropriate side well before the turn. For a right turn, move to the right side of the lane. This positions the vehicle correctly for the turn geometry, signals intent to other road users, and leaves space for vehicles not turning to pass on the left.
Question 5: When must a driver yield to buses at designated bus stops?
- Never — private vehicles always have right-of-way over buses
- When a bus with its signal on is pulling out from a bus stop into traffic (Correct answer)
- Only at terminal stops, not intermediate stops
- Only if the bus is a government-owned PUB
Correct answer: When a bus with its signal on is pulling out from a bus stop into traffic
When a bus signals its intent to pull out from a bus stop, other vehicles should yield to allow it to merge safely back into traffic.
Buses stopping to load/discharge passengers occupy the curb lane. When ready to rejoin traffic, the bus signals its intent. Courtesy and safety require other drivers to yield, especially since buses carry many passengers and are difficult to maneuver quickly.
Question 6: On an expressway with 3 lanes, which lane is designated for overtaking?
- The rightmost lane (nearest the shoulder)
- The center lane
- The leftmost lane (nearest the median) (Correct answer)
- Overtaking is prohibited on expressways
Correct answer: The leftmost lane (nearest the median)
On Philippine expressways, the leftmost lane (near the median) is the overtaking/fast lane; normal traffic should use the right and center lanes.
Philippine expressway rules designate the leftmost lane (median lane) as the fast/overtaking lane. Normal-speed vehicles must use the right and center lanes. After overtaking, drivers must return to the right. Lane hogging in the left lane is a traffic violation on expressways like SLEX, NLEX, and TPLEX.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Right-of-Way and Road Position Questions and Answers 2
At an uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), which vehicle has the right-of-way?