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Right-of-Way — Texas Driver's License Practice Test

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When must drivers give pedestrians the right-of-way?

TX Driver Handbook (DL-7)

All questions are based on the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7). Study the relevant section to reinforce your knowledge.

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This Texas Driver's License Right-of-Way practice set has 38 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 70% on the real Texas Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This chapter teaches the rules for deciding who goes first at intersections, railroad crossings, and other situations where two road users might otherwise meet at the same place — remembering that right-of-way is something you give to others, not something you take for yourself.

The most-tested concepts are the rules at uncontrolled intersections (yielding to the vehicle on your right), yielding when turning left, entering from a private driveway or unpaved road, and the specific duties to yield to emergency vehicles, school buses, and pedestrians.

Common mistakes include assuming you always have the right-of-way just because a rule technically favors you (you must still yield if it keeps everyone safe), and not knowing the exact rules for passing a stopped school bus or approaching a railroad crossing.

What's the golden rule of right-of-way in Texas?

Right-of-way must be given, never taken — even if the rules say it's technically your turn, a safe driver still yields if another road user hasn't done so, to avoid a crash.

Who yields at an intersection with no signs or signals?

When there's no traffic control at all, the driver approaching from the left must yield to a vehicle approaching from the right, but you should still make sure the other driver actually yields before you proceed.

When must I stop for a school bus?

You must stop for a school bus displaying alternately flashing red lights from either direction on most roads, and you may not proceed until the lights stop flashing, the bus moves, or the driver signals you to go.

Written from the official Texas Driver Handbook (DL-7) — Right-of-Way ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Right-of-Way bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

Which statement best describes right-of-way?
- It is something given, not taken — Correct answer
- Whoever is bigger always has it
- It can always be taken if you signal
- It belongs to the faster driver
Explanation: Right-of-way is something given, not taken. If another driver does not follow the rules, give them the right-of-way to avoid a crash.
Handbook: Right-of-Way — General Rules
What is the fine for failing to yield the right-of-way and causing serious bodily injury?
- $1,000 to $4,000 — Correct answer
- $50 to $100
- $200 to $300
- There is no fine
Explanation: Failure to yield right-of-way causing bodily injury carries a fine of $500 to $2,000; causing serious bodily injury, the fine is $1,000 to $4,000.
Handbook: Right-of-Way — Failure to Yield Penalties
What must you do when signs and signals control an intersection?
- Obey the signs and signals — Correct answer
- Follow them only at night
- Ignore them if no police are present
- Treat them as suggestions
Explanation: When signs and signals control traffic at an intersection, you must obey them; know the meaning of each sign and signal.
Handbook: Right-of-Way — Intersections Controlled by Signs and Signals