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When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

Correct answer

  • The vehicle traveling uphill
  • The vehicle traveling downhill
  • Neither vehicle

Explanation

When two vehicles meet on a steep mountain road where neither can pass, the vehicle traveling downhill must yield the right-of-way by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass. The vehicle facing downhill has the greater amount of control when backing.

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