Open Intersections 6/ 6
California

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Where there are no signs, symbols, or police to tell you what to do, there are special right-of-way laws to follow.
By law, drivers must yield to pedestrians under the following conditions:

  • When pedestrians are in a crosswalk or at an intersection and there is no traffi c light.
  • When turning a corner and pedestrians are crossing with the light.

    Other special right-of-way laws to follow are:
  • Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles that are going straight or turning right.
  • Drivers entering a traffi c circle or roundabout must yield right-of-way to drivers already in the circle.
  • Drivers on a minor road must yield to drivers on a main road.