Right of wayQuestion 189 of 318

You stop at a stop sign. A vehicle on the other road is near the intersection. What must you do?

  1. Wait until it has passed, because going is dangerous.
  2. Wait for the other driver to flash the lights.
  3. Go first, because you are already stopped.
  4. Follow the vehicle across the intersection closely.
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Correct answer: Wait until it has passed, because going is dangerous.

After you stop, you must yield to any vehicle on the other road that is in the intersection or so near that going would cause a danger.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 4, Traffic Rules > Yielding the right of way, page 239

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026