Failed Roadtest 2nd Time. Now Confused about 4 Way Stop Sign

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  1. Choc_P&B_Cups_R_Awesome

    Choc_P&B_Cups_R_Awesome Bobtail Member

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    I did bad on my 1st road test. Failed the 2nd time today. However I was told my pre trip inspection and brake test was perfect. So I did better then the first time. She said I did really good. Excellent even. The rest was downhill.

    The main reason I failed was because when I was driving on the right lane, a car passed me on the right when the driver realized there weren't any parked cars on the curb anymore. Once their was an opening, that car zoomed up on me from the right.

    I am now confused about 4 ways stop signs. Technically I was there first. Their was a second car on the right. Since I was there first I was about to drive but since it's the road test I figure to let that car go first. That car refused and kept waving at me to go first which was frustrating. So I did. Instructor was not happy at all. Said the car on the right has the right of way.

    Now I was under the impression whoever gets there first goes first. And cars on the right go first when you both get there at the same time. So what's the law here for 4 way stop signs? Is it because It's a bus I have to wait for everyone else to go first at a 4 way stop?

    Personally, I hate 4 way stop signs, in my neighborhood it's common for the other driver to just drive through a 4 way intersection without stopping.
     
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  3. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    To the best of my knowledge you are correct. First to the intersection is the first to go. If it is a tie, you yield the right of way to the vehicle on your right, just as a vehicle on your left should yield to you.

    Think you got jipped by somebody that has an ax to grind.
     
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  4. Mark Kling

    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    If you arrive at the same time, you yield to the vehicle on the right. If you are there first you have the right of way.

    You were right and the instructor was wrong to fail you. You were kind enough to allow the other vehicle to proceed, but they waved you on since you were first.

    You have it right.
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Well I just read the entire ADOT CDL manual on intersections, and grading / scoring during road test, and no where is this addressed in the manual.

    But like I said, you got stuck with somebody with an ax to grind for whatever reason. I feel your pain. We all have to deal with people like that in our lives usually at a hurdle point like your at. Just pass next time.

    Once you have your CDL in hand go back and ask her where it says in the book the rule you broke that caused you to fail the second time.

    Good luck.
     
  6. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Sounds like you got robbed on the second attempt. Don't let it get you down. Third time is the charm, right?
     
  7. okiedokie

    okiedokie Road Train Member

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    Would of challenged the results. Show me where in the book it says that. Just because there an instructor doesn't make them right. Don't take that kind of incompetence. STAND UP FOR YOURSELF! When you get into the business, people will try and run over the top of you.
     
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  8. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    4 way. Man on right has right of way. SIT AND STAY until the SOB moves. Waving does nothing. It confers no lawful command to make you move.

    Some people will never get 4 ways. Even in a car. So, Sit and stay. Wait. They will move.
     
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  9. rawe

    rawe Light Load Member

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    Dont give you they got you on 4 way but you was right i myself let the other car go first just because of confusing but you did right good luck
     
  10. pattyj

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    You'll ace it next time.
     
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