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Right of wayQuestion 179 of 235

Two vehicles come to a four-way stop at different times. Which vehicle goes first?

  1. The vehicle that arrived first.
  2. The vehicle that is bigger.
  3. The driver who honks first.
  4. The vehicle that is faster.
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Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first.

At a four-way stop, drivers use courtesy. The one who arrived first goes first.

Source: Driver’s Guide: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Alberta, Spring 2026), Right-of-way, page 61

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026