USAREUR Practice Exam

If stopped at a stop sign and a vehicle is merging from the right, what action should the driver take?

1. Proceed with caution.

2. Wait until the vehicle has passed.

3. Signal to merge in front of the other vehicle.

4. Clear the intersection completely.

The correct answer is: Wait until the vehicle has passed.

When stopped at a stop sign, the priority is to yield the right-of-way to any vehicles that are already in the intersection or approaching it closely, such as the merging vehicle from the right. Waiting until the vehicle has passed allows for a clear and safe decision-making process, ensuring that the driver does not interfere with the flow of traffic and reduces the risk of an accident. Proceeding with caution may imply that the driver might attempt to move forward while assessing the situation, which could be dangerous if the merging vehicle is too close. Signaling to merge in front of the other vehicle could confuse the merging driver and lead to miscommunication about intentions, potentially causing a collision. Clearing the intersection completely is not necessary unless the driver has the right of way and it is safe to do so, which is typically not the case when yielding to another vehicle. Overall, the safest and most responsible action is to wait until it is clear to proceed, ensuring that all vehicles can navigate safely.