When approaching a blind intersection, what is the recommended action?

When approaching a blind intersection, what is the recommended action?

• A. Speed up to cross quickly.
• B. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and look carefully for cross traffic before proceeding.
• C. Stop in the intersection and wait for cross traffic to clear.
• D. Ignore cross traffic if you have the right of way.

Answer: (B)

When you approach a blind intersection, you can’t rely on visibility of cross traffic. The right move is to slow down, be prepared to stop, and carefully look for cross traffic before you proceed. This cautious approach helps you detect any vehicles or pedestrians you can’t initially see and time your entry safely. Rushing through is dangerous because unseen cross traffic could appear suddenly. Stopping in the intersection is unsafe and can block other drivers. Ignoring cross traffic even with the right of way is not acceptable because safety comes first when visibility is limited.

When you approach a blind intersection, you can’t rely on visibility of cross traffic. The right move is to slow down, be prepared to stop, and carefully look for cross traffic before you proceed. This cautious approach helps you detect any vehicles or pedestrians you can’t initially see and time your entry safely.

Rushing through is dangerous because unseen cross traffic could appear suddenly. Stopping in the intersection is unsafe and can block other drivers. Ignoring cross traffic even with the right of way is not acceptable because safety comes first when visibility is limited.