Right of Way Rules - Drivers Test

When approaching an intersection with no signs or signals

Swiss rule: vehicles from the right have priority at uncontrolled intersections.

Entering a roundabout correctly means

Vehicles already in the roundabout have the right of way.

Before turning left at an intersection

Let oncoming vehicles go straight or turn right before you turn left.

On a steep or narrow mountain road

Uphill vehicles have right of way due to difficulty restarting.

When approaching a tram on the road

Trams usually have right of way due to their fixed tracks and limited maneuverability.

When a pedestrian is waiting at a zebra crossing

Drivers must yield even if the pedestrian is just about to step onto the crossing.

When merging from a side road onto a main road

Priority is given to traffic already on the main road.

Joining from the terminating road at a T-junction means

Traffic on the main/through road has priority.

In pedestrian-priority zones and shared areas

Pedestrians always have the right of way in these zones.

At a railway crossing with flashing lights or closed barriers

Never cross until lights stop flashing and it’s safe.

Exiting a roundabout safely requires

Yield at exit crossings to protect vulnerable road users.

When two vehicles meet on a narrow road and one has a clear passing place

The vehicle closer to the passing place should yield and stop.

In the absence of signs at a pedestrian crossing

Pedestrians always have priority at zebra crossings.

Approaching a yield sign means

Yield signs require drivers to slow down and yield to crossing traffic.

When emergency vehicles are approaching with lights and sirens

Emergency vehicles always have priority—pull over or stop if needed.

At intersections with traffic lights and a green arrow

Green arrow permits movement but pedestrians still have priority.

When entering a road from a driveway or private property

Public road users always have priority over those exiting private premises.

If a bus is pulling out from a bus stop in an urban area

Urban drivers should allow buses to merge into traffic if possible.

When approaching a pedestrian island or refuge

Even if they are mid-island, you must let them continue crossing.

Cyclists sharing the road at intersections must be given priority when

Yield to cyclists according to signs, lane markings, or roundabout rules.

When traffic merges from two lanes into one

If no signs indicate otherwise, merge one-by-one from each lane.

In roundabouts with marked cycle lanes

Cyclists using designated lanes have the same rights as other vehicles in the roundabout.

When entering a main road from a side road with a stop sign

Come to a complete stop and give way to everyone on the main road.

At intersections controlled by police officers or traffic controllers

Their instructions override all road signs and signals.

Approaching an intersection with flashing amber lights means

Treat flashing amber as a general caution—yield when necessary.