What should a driver be checking for approaching intersection?

Inspect the intersection. Look for stoplights, stop signs, turning lights and restrictions, one way signs, road blocks or construction, pedestrians and crosswalks, and bike lanes. Be aware of anything that could potentially create a collision.

What is the first thing you do at an intersection?

First to stop = first to go: The first car to the intersection is the first to travel through. Farthest right goes first. Traffic going straight goes first.

How do you proceed at an intersection?

First to arrive, first to go The first car to pull up to the stop sign is the first car that gets to proceed. If cars are all stopping at the intersection at different times, each should proceed through in the order they arrived. It doesn’t matter which direction a car is going either.

How do you know when to go at an intersection?

Uncontrolled Intersections As a general rule, you should yield to cars that are already at the intersection. Whoever arrives at the intersection first gets to go first. And similar to stop sign etiquette, you should yield to the car on your right when in doubt.

How far the driver should look ahead when approaching an intersection?

The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows that it’s a hazard. How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle to identify potential problems? 20 seconds or more.

What are three right of way rules at an intersection?

Yield to traffic and pedestrians already in the intersection or just entering the intersection. Also, yield to the vehicle or bicycle that arrives first, or to the vehicle or bicycle on your right if it reaches the intersection at the same time as you.

Which car goes first at intersection?

The first vehicle at the intersection goes through the intersection first. If base rule doesn’t apply: Farthest Right Goes First. When two vehicles get to the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first; it has the right-of-way.

Who should go first at intersection?

2) If two cars get to an intersection at the same time, the one to the right has right of way. So both of you reach the intersection simultaneously. If the other driver is crossing from the right side, you must give way.

What is the rule at at intersection?

At “T” intersections without “STOP” or “YIELD” signs, yield to traffic and pedestrians on the through road. They have the right-of-way. When you turn left, give the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching that are close enough to be dangerous. Also, look for motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.