California Car / Permit practice question · Right-of-Way
At a four-way stop where vehicles arrive at different times, who has the right-of-way?
Answer choices
- The vehicle that arrived and stopped first— Correct answer
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle going straight, always
- The fastest vehicle to react
Why this is the answer
At a four-way stop where every corner has a stop sign, the vehicle that arrives first has the right-of-way, after everyone stops. Size, speed, and direction of travel do not decide it. Only when vehicles arrive together do you yield to the one on your right. Never assume another driver will give you the right-of-way.
Source: California Driver Handbook — Right-of-Way Rules
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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