How do you handle a four-way stop?

At a four-way stop, the correct procedure is that the first vehicle to arrive at the intersection has the right-of-way. This means that if you approach the intersection and another vehicle is already there, you must yield to that vehicle. If two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the general rule is that the driver on the right has the right-of-way. This system ensures that traffic flows smoothly and reduces the potential for confusion and accidents at these intersections.

The rationale behind this rule is to create a predictable and organized method for navigating four-way stops, which are often used at intersections without any traffic signals. Recognizing the order of traffic based on arrival helps drivers make safe decisions when proceeding through the intersection.

In contrast, options suggesting that the last vehicle to arrive goes first or that all vehicles can proceed at the same time would create chaos and increase the risk of collisions. Prioritizing the larger vehicle over others could also lead to unsafe situations, as it ignores the necessary principles of yielding and right-of-way that drivers must adhere to at intersections.