A 3-minute lesson from the Idaho course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Idaho law says who must let whom go first at intersections. Right-of-way is something to be given, not taken. Even when the law says the other driver should yield, be ready in case they don't.
Know the rule
In most cases, the law requires you to stay as far to the right side of the road as possible.
Idaho law's rules for when a driver or pedestrian must yield, letting another vehicle or pedestrian go through an intersection first. It is given, not taken.
At a four-way stop, the first vehicle to arrive goes first. If two arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
At an unmarked or uncontrolled intersection (no signs or signals), if two vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
At an unmarked or uncontrolled 'T' intersection where you must turn right or left, stop and/or yield to drivers approaching from the other two directions.
You and another car reach a four-way stop at the same moment; the other car is on your right. You are the vehicle on the left, so you yield and let it go first.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
In most cases, Idaho law requires you to:
stay as far to the right side of the road as possible
stay left except when turning right
use whichever lane has less traffic
stay in the center lane when available
Answer: stay as far to the right side of the road as possible
Idaho's keep-right law generally requires staying to the right.