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.

A motorist making a left turn at an intersection must yield the right-of-way to a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction. When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to oncoming bicycles in the same manner that you would yield to oncoming motor vehicles.

When turning, rights of way become more complicated. Vehicles turning left must always yield to oncoming traffic unless they have a turn signal. Vehicles turning right may generally proceed after coming to a complete stop and verifying that there are not any cars in the through lane.

The “right before left” rule is applicable in intersections and junctions (a place where vehicles have to cross perpendicular to each other). If there are no traffic signs or signals in an intersection or junction, a vehicle approaching from the right has the right-of-way over a vehicle on its left.

A T Intersection is an intersection that occurs when a road dead ends into a through street. If you are driving on the dead end road, you must yield to traffic that is going past from the left and right.

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.

When two drivers stop at the same time at an intersection, the driver on the right should go first. The posted maximum speed limit is safe for any driving conditions. A diamond-shaped sign warns drivers of conditions such as a divided highway or deer crossing.

An intersection with a broken traffic light can increase the chance for a car crash. When you come across a broken stoplight, don’t speed through the intersection. If a traffic signal is out of order, you should stay alert and proceed through the intersection with care.

Each driver/rider needs to recognise the intersection in sufficient time to be able to react safely. Every approaching driver/rider needs to be able to recognise and understand the priority that applies at the intersection. Providing Approach Sight Distance (ASD) is the best way to ensure this.

Intersections are one of the most dangerous areas for any driver. First, as you approach an intersection on a green light, slow down before entering it and make sure to look left-right-left; look left first, look left twice, because the first danger to you is the traffic approaching from your left.

FEEDBACK: When approaching any intersection, one way to avoid a collision is to cover the brake and scan the road ahead. Covering the brake means you will be prepared to react and stop faster in case of a hazard.

Always watch for cross traffic when approaching an intersection. Even if you have the right-of-way, don’t assume every driver will stop at a red light. When turning right on red, make sure the car ahead of you clears. Rear-end collisions are one of the most common intersection-related accidents.

Signal other drivers to stop so you can turn. If you miss your turn or exit, do not back up, but go on to the next turn or exit where you can safely turn around. It is illegal to back up on a shoulder or a freeway.

The Three Collision Rule

• The First Collision: Vehicular Collision. The first collision is when a vehicle collides with another object.
• The Second Collision Rule: Human Collision.
• The Third Collision Rule: Internal Collision.