Study guide
Right of way and intersections
Who goes first, where to stop, and when you must yield. Updated 2026-08-24.
Signalling does not give you the right-of-way. You still have to make sure the way is clear (ON-RULE-045).
Controlled and uncontrolled
Controlled intersections have traffic lights, yield signs, or stop signs. Uncontrolled intersections have none (ON-RULE-080).
At an uncontrolled intersection, if two vehicles arrive at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right (ON-RULE-041).
At an all-way stop, yield to the first vehicle that came to a complete stop. If two stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the right (ON-RULE-042).
Other yield rules
- When you enter a road from a private road or driveway, yield to vehicles on the road and to pedestrians on the sidewalk (ON-RULE-043).
- Wait for pedestrians to finish crossing at pedestrian crossovers and at school crossings with crossing guards (ON-RULE-044).
- When turning left, wait for approaching traffic to pass or turn, and for pedestrians in or near your path to cross (ON-RULE-081).
Where to stop
You must come to a complete stop for all stop signs and red traffic lights (ON-RULE-033).
Stop at the stop line if it is marked. If not, stop at the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop at the sidewalk edge. If none of those exist, stop at the edge of the intersection (ON-RULE-034).
Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook, Stopping and Driving through intersections.