If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions each reach a stop sign at about the same time, then

If two vehicles approaching from opposite directions each reach a stop sign at about the same time, then

• A. the vehicle turning right must yield to the vehicle turning left.
• B. the vehicle with more passengers must go first.
• C. the vehicle going straight must yield to the vehicle turning left.
• D. the vehicle turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right.

Answer: (D)

When two vehicles meet at a stop sign from opposite directions at about the same time, the driver turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right. The reason is that a left turn crosses the path of oncoming traffic, so the car moving straight or turning right has the right of way and won’t cross that path. Wait for that traffic to pass, then complete the left turn. If both are turning left, they can pass each other safely by turning to their left into their respective lanes. The other ideas—such as the right-turning vehicle having to yield to a left turn, or factors like the number of passengers—don’t apply here.

When two vehicles meet at a stop sign from opposite directions at about the same time, the driver turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight or turning right. The reason is that a left turn crosses the path of oncoming traffic, so the car moving straight or turning right has the right of way and won’t cross that path. Wait for that traffic to pass, then complete the left turn. If both are turning left, they can pass each other safely by turning to their left into their respective lanes. The other ideas—such as the right-turning vehicle having to yield to a left turn, or factors like the number of passengers—don’t apply here.