4-way stop
4-way stop
An intersection that does not have a stop light or stop signs to control the flow of traffic
Traffic approaching the light is to stop. If the way is clear, traffic can then proceed through the intersection.
The 2-way intersection sign indicates that you are approaching an intersection where traffic is coming from two directions.
When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow light, a driver must proceed with caution and be prepared to yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
When approaching an intersection with a flashing yellow signal light, you should proceed with caution and be prepared to yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
When approaching an intersection with no signs or traffic lights, you should treat it as a four-way stop. This means coming to a complete stop and yielding to any vehicles that arrived before you. Proceed through the intersection in the order that vehicles arrived.
When approaching an intersection, you should stop behind the stop line or crosswalk to ensure safety and follow traffic rules.
Actually, Tennesse does permit a motorcycle to proceed through a red light after coming to complete stop and proceeding with caution. This law was passed due to sensors being unable to detect a motorcycle due to it weight and not triggering the traffic light to change. 55-8-110. Traffic-control signals - Inoperative signals with vehicle detection devices for motorcycles (b) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the driver of a motorcycle approaching an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control signal utilizing a vehicle detection device that is inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle shall come to a full and complete stop at the intersection and, after exercising due care as provided by law, may proceed with due caution when it is safe to do so. It is not a defense to a violation of § 55-8-109 that the driver of a motorcycle proceeded under the belief that a traffic-control signal utilized a vehicle detection device or was inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle when such signal did not utilize a vehicle detection device or that any such device was not in fact inoperative due to the size of the motorcycle.
- A driver approaching an intersection must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection. (traffic in the intersection has the right of way) - If drivers are approaching an intersection from opposite directions, the driver turning left must yield to approaching traffic going straight or turning right. (traffic going straight or turning right has the right-of-way) - Two drivers at an intersection that arrived at the same time at a right angle. The driver on the left must yield the right-of way. ( the driver on the right has the right of way) -Never insist on the right-away
When approaching a yellow arrow traffic light, a driver should prepare to stop if it is safe to do so, or proceed with caution if they are already in the intersection.
When approaching a yellow traffic light, you should slow down and prepare to stop if it is safe to do so. If you are unable to stop safely, proceed through the intersection with caution.