Oregon right-of-way study guide
Right-of-way mistakes usually come from timing and judgment, not memorization. Use this guide to sort out intersections, turns, crosswalks, and roundabouts.
Key takeaways
- At stops and uncontrolled intersections, track who is already there, who is turning, and who is the more vulnerable road user before you decide to move.
- A green light still requires judgment. If the space is blocked or a person is in the crosswalk, the safest legal answer is still to wait.
- Roundabouts reward patience, not aggression. Enter only when the traffic already inside gives you a safe opening and the crosswalk is clear.
- If you keep missing right-of-way questions, review the exact explanation after every answer. These mistakes usually come from skipping one condition in the scenario.
Official handbook references
Last reviewed: 2026-03-28
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