Swiss Driving Theory · RTA / TRO
In Switzerland, right of way is set by signs, signals, the priority-from-right rule and police. A driver with priority must not be forced to brake or swerve. Special priority for emergency vehicles and city buses.
Right of way is determined by signs and markings, by traffic lights, by the basic priority-from-right rule, and by signals from the police.
A driver entitled to right of way must not be forced to brake, swerve or stop by the obligated driver.
Anyone emerging from a driveway must yield to all road users on the road.
When turning left, give priority to oncoming traffic
When turning, give priority to pedestrians on the road you turn into
When leaving a property, cycle path, field path or parking lot – you yield to all road traffic
When changing lanes, you yield to traffic in the lane you want to enter
Emergency vehicles (police, fire, ambulance) with blue light and siren: pull aside, brake if necessary, never block their path.
Public buses leaving a marked stop in built-up areas (signed) have priority – slow down and let them pull out.
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