USAREUR Practice Exam

If a driver wants to leave a private driveway and turn right onto a public road while a cyclist approaches from the left, who must yield?

1. The cyclist must yield

2. The driver of the motor vehicle must yield

3. Both must yield

4. Neither must yield

The correct answer is: The driver of the motor vehicle must yield

In the scenario where a driver is exiting a private driveway and intends to turn right onto a public road while a cyclist approaches from the left, the driver of the motor vehicle must yield to the cyclist. This is based on traffic laws that prioritize the right-of-way for vehicles already on the roadway. A cyclist approaching from the left is utilizing the public road, which gives them the right-of-way over a vehicle exiting a private property. The law generally dictates that when turning onto a public road, the driver must ensure that they do not impede or endanger any traffic that is already present on that road, including cyclists. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the driver to wait until it is safe to proceed, ensuring the cyclist can continue their path without interruption. This principle upholds safety on the road and acknowledges the presence of more vulnerable road users, like cyclists, who may be at greater risk of harm in a vehicle-cyclist interaction.