When approaching a four-way stop, who has the right of way?

• A. The vehicle on the left.
• B. The fastest vehicle, regardless of arrival time.
• C. The first vehicle to arrive; if arriving simultaneously, the vehicle on the right goes first.
• D. The vehicle that comes to a complete stop first.

Answer: (C)

At a four-way stop, the order of who goes first is controlled by arrival time, not speed or who happened to stop first. The vehicle that reaches the intersection first has the right of way. If two vehicles arrive at roughly the same moment, you yield to the vehicle on your right, and proceed in that order. This rule creates a predictable sequence and reduces confusion.

So, the idea that the left-hand vehicle goes first isn’t correct, and speed or who stopped first doesn’t determine priority. If you arrive together, the right-hand vehicle goes first; if you’re the only one who arrived first, you go, but you still must ensure the intersection is clear before proceeding.