
Right-of-Way Rules at Controlled Intersections – What to Do When Facing Stop and Yield Signs
What Are the Rules When Facing a STOP Sign?
When facing a STOP sign, you must come to a full stop at the stop line and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians in or approaching the intersection.
Follow these 6 STOP sign rules when driving to avoid pedestrian and car accidents:
When facing a YIELD sign, you must prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians in or approaching the intersection. However, you don’t have to stop unless there are vehicles/pedestrians in or approaching the intersection. Slow down to a speed at which you can stop and yield if needed. A stop line is solid, and a yield line is broken. Stop/yield lines have the same meaning as STOP/YIELD signs and should be treated as such. Both STOP signs and YIELD signs are used to control traffic, and are located: If both you and an oncoming vehicle are facing STOP/YIELD signs, you must first yield to other traffic and then apply the right-of-way rules. A 4-Way Stop means traffic from all four directions must come to a complete stop. As all directions are facing a complete stop, the vehicle that reaches the intersection first should proceed first. The following right-of-way rules apply if several drivers reach the ‘4-way stop’ intersection at the same time: T-intersections are where two roads meet and one of them ends. The general ‘right-of-way rules don’t apply to T-intersections. The vehicle traveling on the road that ends must yield to all traffic and crossing pedestrians on the through road unless otherwise signed. When nearing a T-intersection, slow down and watch out for pedestrians and traffic even if you have the right-of-way Always look to both sides, even if other traffic is facing a STOP sign or red traffic light, as other road users can make mistakes or disobey rules. Remember, it’s your life on the line. At any intersection:Where to stop in different situations when facing a stop signWhat Are the Rules When Facing a YIELD Sign?
What’s the Difference Between Stop and Yield Lines?
Where Are STOP signs and YIELD Signs Located?
The Right-of-Way Rules at Different Types of Controlled Intersections
2-Way Stop
The red cars must yield to any traffic not facing STOP/YIELD signs.4-Way Stop OR All-Way Stop
Rule #1 – Drivers on the left must yield to drivers on their right.
The red car must yield to the green car on its rightRule #2 – Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic
The red car must yield to the oncoming green carWhat Are T-Intersections?
The green cars have the right-of-way at this T-intersectionAlways Look Both Ways at Intersections!
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