Clause 16.1

“An intersection where the order of passage is determined by traffic light signals or a traffic controller is considered regulated. At such an intersection, priority signs do not apply. If the traffic light is off or operating in flashing yellow mode and there is no traffic controller, the intersection is considered unregulated, and drivers must follow the rules for passing unregulated intersections and the relevant road signs installed at the intersection.”

This clause tests the ability to determine whether an intersection is regulated or unregulated, and what the order of passage depends on.

Clause 16.12

“At an intersection of roads of equal importance, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must yield to vehicles approaching from the right, except at intersections where a roundabout is organized. This rule must also be followed by tram drivers among themselves. At any unregulated intersection, a tram, regardless of its intended direction, has priority over non-rail vehicles approaching it on a road of equal importance, except at intersections where a roundabout is organized. Priority at unregulated intersections with a roundabout, marked by road sign 4.10 ‘Roundabout’, is given to vehicles already moving in the circle.”

This clause tests the key rule “priority to the vehicle on the right” at an unregulated intersection of roads of equal importance (which is why, according to the Traffic Rules, the other driver must yield).

Clause 1.10 (term ‘Yield (do not create an obstacle)’)

“Yield (do not create an obstacle) — a requirement for a road user not to continue or resume movement, not to perform any maneuvers if this may force other road users with priority to change their direction or speed.”

This definition is directly related to how clause 16.12 is applied: who exactly and what it means to ‘yield’ at an intersection of equal importance.

Clause 1.3

“Road users are obliged to know and strictly comply with the requirements of these Rules, as well as to be mutually polite.”

This clause emphasizes that the order of movement is determined by the Traffic Rules, but behavior must be safe and courteous towards others (which is reflected in the answer about considering the actions of the other driver).

Clause 1.5

“Actions or inaction of road users and other persons must not create danger or obstacles to traffic, threaten the life or health of citizens, or cause material damage.”

This clause checks the understanding that even if you have priority according to the Traffic Rules, the driver does not have the right to ‘exercise priority’ at the cost of an accident — the main thing is not to create danger.

Clause 2.3 (subclause ‘b’)

“To ensure road safety, the driver is obliged to: be attentive, monitor the traffic situation, and respond appropriately to its changes…”

This tests the skill of assessing the intentions/actions of another driver in real time (whether they are actually yielding or continuing to move).

Clause 12.3

“If a danger to traffic or an obstacle that the driver can objectively detect arises, they must immediately take measures to reduce speed up to stopping the vehicle or safely bypassing the obstacle for other road users.”

This clause explains why in a real situation you need not only to know ‘who has priority’, but also to be ready to slow down/stop if the other driver does not comply with the requirement to ‘yield’.

That is, the correct answer is: “You are guided by the Traffic Rules and the actions of the other driver,” given that, according to the definition of the Traffic Rules, the order at an unregulated intersection of roads of equal importance is established by the rule “yield to vehicles approaching from the right” (clause 16.12), but the driver must be attentive and, in case of danger, immediately reduce speed up to stopping (subclauses 2.3(b), 12.3), so as not to create danger (clause 1.5).

In this situation, you are approaching a T-shaped intersection where there is neither a traffic light nor a traffic controller. Therefore, the intersection is unregulated, and the order of passage is determined by the Rules and road signs (if any).

Since there are no priority signs installed at the intersection, the roads are considered to be of equal status. At an unregulated intersection of equal roads, the “right-hand rule” applies: the driver must yield to vehicles approaching from the right (Clause 16.12 of the Traffic Rules). For the truck driver, your vehicle is precisely the one approaching from the right, so according to the Rules, the truck must yield to you.

However, in practice, it is important not only to know who has the right of way, but also to correctly assess the actual actions of the other driver. The truck is already directly in front of the intersection, and the driver may start the maneuver without reducing speed (due to inattention, a mistake, or the desire to “be first”). If you see that he is actually not going to yield, insisting on your right of way is dangerous: in such a situation, it is advisable to reduce speed and be ready to stop to avoid a collision. This is not a “violation” of your rights, but a correct assessment of the traffic situation with a priority on safety.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Follow the Traffic Rules and the actions of the other driver," because according to Clause 16.12 of the Traffic Rules, you have the right of way as the “obstacle on the right,” but you clarify the actual order of movement based on the behavior of the truck driver to avoid an accident.