At an un-marked crossroads, who has priority?

At an un-marked crossroads, who has… — No one

The answer options

The smallest vehicle
The largest vehicle
The fastest vehicle
No oneCorrect

Why the other options are wrong

“The smallest vehicle” is a distractor. It does not meet the standard the question is testing, which no one does. Picking it in the real test costs a mark you cannot get back, and with a pass mark of 43 out of 50 you only have seven to spare.
“The largest vehicle” is a distractor. It does not meet the standard the question is testing, which no one does. Picking it in the real test costs a mark you cannot get back, and with a pass mark of 43 out of 50 you only have seven to spare.
“The fastest vehicle” is a distractor. It does not meet the standard the question is testing, which no one does. Picking it in the real test costs a mark you cannot get back, and with a pass mark of 43 out of 50 you only have seven to spare.

Why that is the answer

At an unmarked junction, no driver has automatic priority. The Highway Code states that priority should be given, not taken. You must approach with caution, slow down, and be prepared to stop if another vehicle appears. Never assume another driver will give way to you, regardless of how large, small, or fast their vehicle is. Check in all directions carefully and proceed only when it is safe to do so.

What rules of the road covers

· National speed limits for cars, cars towing, and built-up areas
· Priority at crossroads, roundabouts and unmarked junctions
· Where waiting, loading and stopping are prohibited
· One-way streets, bus lanes and contraflow systems

Mistakes learners repeat on this topic

· Assuming street lighting always means 30mph without checking for repeater signs
· Forgetting the reduced limits when towing on dual carriageways and motorways
· Believing a roundabout always gives priority to the right regardless of markings
· Parking within 10 metres of a junction because there were no yellow lines

Instructor tip: When a limit question names a vehicle type, answer for that vehicle — the trap is applying the car limit to everything.

How this comes up in the real test

Questions from rules of the road appear throughout the 50-question multiple-choice section, and the wording changes between versions. Learn the rule rather than the sentence: the DVSA can ask the same point from the opposite direction, and a memorised answer falls over the moment the phrasing moves.

The pass mark is 43 out of 50, so seven wrong answers is your entire margin. If a whole category is shaky, run the topic practice below until you are getting every question right for the right reason, then go back to full mocks under the clock.

Practise Rules of the Road Sit a full mock test