Alberta handbook · chapter 4 · 15 min read

Intersections and Turns

Intersections and Turns

Right-of-way Collisions are possible where roadways meet and intersect. It is important to know who should proceed and who should stop to prevent collisions.

Right-of-way rules require one person to yield and allow the other to proceed. Signs, signals, and sometimes the position of your vehicle to other vehicles at an intersection determine the rules. However, even if you have the right- of-way, you are still responsible to do everything you can to prevent a collision.

Intersections An intersection is where two or more roadways meet, creating a possible conflict between vehicles on those roads and with pedestrians crossing the roadways. These are high-risk locations for collisions. Intersections may be controlled by traffic signs, traffic signal lights, or both. Intersections not controlled by signs or signals are controlled by rules and regulations. To drive safely through controlled and uncontrolled intersections, you must know the rules and regulations that determine who has the right-of-way. Intersections controlled by signs

Stop signs:

• A stop sign indicates that your vehicle must come to a complete stop. After stopping, check the intersection carefully for pedestrians and other traffic. When safe, you may proceed.