To go or not to go, that is the question. Intersections To go or not to go, that is the question.
Types of Intersections Two different types Controlled Uncontrolled
Uncontrolled Intersection
Controlled Intersections What can control an intersection? Signs Signals
What two signs control intersections?
Controlled Intersections W/Signals Fresh Green Light Stale Green Light Delayed Green Light
Red Light If there is vehicle ahead of you, stop where you can see their back tires touch the road. Continue to check your rear zone
Turning on Red Come to a full stop Move a position were you can see fully in both directions Search zones for openings and possible conflicts Yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection Complete turn
Turning Left on Red Only if turning from a one-way onto another one-way
Left Turns at Traffic Signals Two Types Protected Unprotected
Unprotected Left Turn No special left turn light Must yield to oncoming traffic
What should you do if you are waiting for a left turn and the light turns to red? Complete the turn once it is safe and there is no longer any oncoming traffic.
Protected Left Turns
When can a protected left turn change to an unprotected left turn? You do not get an arrow when there are four or more lights. The arrow goes away. A flashing yellow arrow.