Does the law provide anyone with the absolute right-of-way?

The law does not grant anyone an absolute right-of-way; instead, it establishes specific rules that dictate when a driver must yield to others. This ensures that all road users can navigate safely and efficiently. For example, while pedestrians have significant rights when crossing at designated crosswalks, and emergency vehicles are often given precedence in certain situations, there is no situation in which any road user can claim an unqualified right-of-way at all times. Yielding is required in many scenarios, such as when merging onto a highway or when approaching a stop sign. These laws are designed to promote safe interaction among all road users rather than provide any one group with unlimited priority.