How should you handle intersections without traffic signals?

Yielding to traffic already in the intersection is critical for ensuring safety at intersections without traffic signals. This practice helps to maintain a smooth flow of traffic and prevents collisions. When you approach such an intersection, you must be aware of vehicles that are already present; they have the right of way and should be allowed to pass before you enter the intersection.

In situations where there are no signals, the traffic laws generally require that any vehicle entering an intersection must yield to any vehicle already in it. This is particularly important because it reduces the chances of accidents that can occur when drivers attempt to assert their right of way without considering the presence of other vehicles.

Maintaining the right of way and respecting traffic flow is key to safe driving, especially in areas where visibility and signals may not direct your actions clearly. This adherence to yielding helps to create a safer environment for all drivers and pedestrians navigating the intersection.