When you encounter a blacked-out traffic signal, treat the intersection as if it has stop signs in all directions. This means you should come to a complete stop, check for oncoming traffic, and yield to vehicles and pedestrians already in the intersection. Proceed only when it is safe to do so, ensuring that you follow the right-of-way rules. Always remain cautious, as other drivers may not be aware of the situation.
Controlled Intersection
Oncoming Traffic
That stoplight controlled traffic at this intersection for many years.
Controlled intersections have traffic lights, yield signs or stop signs to control traffic. At a controlled intersection where you face a green light, drive carefully through the intersection at a steady speed. If the light has been green for a while, be prepared to stop when it turns yellow. However, if you are already so close that you cannot stop safely, drive through the intersection with caution. Where you face a red light, come to a complete stop and wait until the light turns green. When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on. This does not apply if you are turning left or right. At a controlled intersection where you face a yield sign, slow down or stop if necessary and wait until the way is clear before driving through the intersection. At a controlled intersection where you face a stop sign, come to a complete stop. Drive through the intersection only when the way is clear (Diagram 2-15).
At an intersection controlled by a stop sign, you must come to a complete stop at the marked stop line or before entering the intersection. Yield to any oncoming traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. Once it's safe, you may continue through the intersection. Always be aware of your surroundings and follow any additional traffic rules that apply.
If you are at a controlled intersection and facing a stop sign, you should come to a complete stop, look both ways for oncoming traffic, and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
Controlled intersections have traffic lights, yield signs or stop signs to control traffic. At a controlled intersection where you face a green light, drive carefully through the intersection at a steady speed. If the light has been green for a while, be prepared to stop when it turns yellow. However, if you are already so close that you cannot stop safely, drive through the intersection with caution. Where you face a red light, come to a complete stop and wait until the light turns green. When you approach an intersection on a main road, and the intersection is blocked with traffic, stop before entering the intersection and wait until the traffic ahead moves on. This does not apply if you are turning left or right. At a controlled intersection where you face a yield sign, slow down or stop if necessary and wait until the way is clear before driving through the intersection. At a controlled intersection where you face a stop sign, come to a complete stop. Drive through the intersection only when the way is clear (Diagram 2-15).
The right of way is given in a traffic intersection, not taken.
The yellow traffic light signifies that the signal is about to change from green to red. Drivers should slow down and prepare to stop if it is safe to do so, but they can proceed through the intersection if they are unable to stop safely.
Traffic approaching the light is to stop. If the way is clear, traffic can then proceed through the intersection.
An uncontrolled intersection is an intersection that has no traffic controls -- no traffic signals, stop sighs, yield signs, etc.
At controlled intersections, you must obey traffic signals (such as stop lights and signs) and yield the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles as required by the signals. It is also important to be alert and check for oncoming traffic before proceeding through the intersection.