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Road scene · Intersection scenes

Both stop signs: you turn right, they turn left

With stop signs both ways, both cars stop, then you give way to the oncoming car turning left before turning right.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 72Asked in general knowledgeShown in 2 practice questions

What it means

Both stop signs: you turn right, they turn left: what is the rule?

Each approach has a red STOP sign and a solid white stop line. Opposite the yellow car, a white car has stopped and signals left, carrying disc 1, into the street on its left. The yellow car has stopped too and signals right, carrying disc 2, toward that same street. Stopping first does not change the order: the left turn clears before the right turn.

What to do

  1. 1

    Come to a full stop at your line.

  2. 2

    Watch the driver opposite and read their indicator.

  3. 3

    Let the left turning car go first, then make your right turn.

Practice questions with this scene

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You have stopped at a stop sign and want to turn right. The car facing you has also stopped at a stop sign and is signalling left. Who goes first?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

Both drivers face stop signs, so after stopping the right turning driver gives way to the oncoming car turning left.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 72

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You have stopped at your stop sign to turn right. The driver opposite has stopped at theirs and is turning left into the street you want. Who must wait?

Right.Not quite. The answer is C.

With stop signs on both sides, once both have stopped the driver turning right gives way to the oncoming car turning left.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 72

Common questions

Who goes first when both cars stop at stop signs and one turns left?
After both have stopped, the left turner goes first and the car turning right waits.
Does whoever stops first at a stop sign get to go first?
No. Both must stop, and then the driver turning right gives way to the one turning left.
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