Right of Way
At a four-way stop, if two cars arrive at the same time, who goes first?
The driver on the right.
What is the usual speed limit in residential areas?
30 mph.
If you run a red light and hit another car, who’s at fault?
You are.
What should you do when an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches?
Yield the Right-of-Way: Your absolute top priority is to clear a path for the emergency vehicle.
Pull Over to the Right and Stop
In a rear-end collision, who is usually at fault?
The driver who hits from behind.
When turning left, who must you let go first?
Oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
In school zones, what is a common speed limit?
In El Paso, as in most of Texas, a common speed limit in school zones is 15 to 20 miles per hour (mph).
If two cars back into each other in a parking lot, who is at fault?
Both may share fault.
In “pure comparative negligence,” can you get damages if you’re 90% at fault?
Yes, but only 10% of the total damages.
What is “comparative negligence”?
Sharing fault based on each person’s actions.
In a roundabout, who has the right-of-way?
Cars already in the roundabout.
On highways, what is a typical speed limit?
65-75 mph.
If you make an illegal U-turn and get hit, who’s at fault?
You are, for making the illegal turn.
When a school bus has flashing red lights, what must you do?
Stop until the lights stop flashing.
In some states, can you get money for damages if you’re mostly at fault?
Yes, but the amount is reduced by your fault percentage.
What are the main things El Paso needs to do to make busy intersections safer for people walking, especially near schools and stores?
STOP SIGNS, YIELD SIGNS, CROSS WALKS, ETC.
OPEN FOR DISCUSSION
Which state has some roads with speed limits up to 85 mph?
Texas.
In a multi-car pileup, what factors determine fault?
Following distance, speed, and initial cause.
In “modified comparative negligence,” what’s the usual fault limit to get damages?
50% or less at fault.
What helps decide fault in a lane-change accident?
Whether the lane changer ensured it was safe.
At an intersection with no signs, if two cars arrive at the same time, who goes first?
The car on the right has the right-of-way
What does the “Basic Speed Law” mean?
You must drive at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the current road, traffic, and weather conditions, regardless of the posted speed limit.
If a pedestrian jaywalks and is hit, who is at fault?
SEND TO LEVEL 3
Which states follow the “51% bar rule”?
Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma.
In a “51% bar rule” state, what happens if you’re 70% at fault?
You can’t get any money for damages.