26/05/2026
Here are basic rules for approaching a traffic intersection:
At a Traffic Intersection
1. Slow Down and Stay Alert
Begin reducing your speed as you approach. Scan the intersection in all directions β left, right, and straight ahead β before entering.
2. Obey Traffic Controls
Red light β Come to a complete stop behind the stop line.
Yellow light β Prepare to stop; do not speed up to beat it.
Green light β Proceed, but still check for crossing traffic.
Stop sign β Come to a full stop, even if the road appears clear.
Yield sign β Slow down and give way to oncoming traffic.
3. Stop at the Correct Position
Stop behind the stop line or, where there is none, before the crosswalk. Never stop in the middle of an intersection.
4. Yield to Pedestrians
Always give way to pedestrians crossing at marked or unmarked crosswalks, both before and after turning.
5. Follow Right-of-Way Rules
Yield to vehicles already in the intersection.
At a four-way stop, the first to arrive goes first. If arriving simultaneously, yield to the vehicle on your right.
When turning left, yield to oncoming straight-moving traffic.
6. Signal Your Intentions Early
Indicate your turn well in advance β at least 30 metres before the intersection β so other drivers and pedestrians can anticipate your movement.
7. Never Block the Intersection
Only enter an intersection if you can fully clear it. Blocking an intersection during congestion is illegal and dangerous.
8. Watch for Blind Spots and Hidden Hazards
Look out for cyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians who may be harder to see, especially when turning.
9. Avoid Distractions
Put your phone down. Intersections demand your full attention, as most collisions happen at or near them.
10. Be Patient
Never rush through an intersection. A few seconds of patience can prevent a life-altering accident.