Back to Resources Common safety rules for safe driving maneuvers
What is the right of way in traffic law?
Who is considered a pedestrian?
What is an intersection?
How to make a right turn at the intersection
How to make a Left Turn or U-turn at the Intersection
What are the right of Way Rules for Intersections
Uncontrolled intersection
What is a Roundabout?
What is a Center Left Turn Lane?
What are the rules of passing another vehicle?
How to use Reference Points for Driving and Parking?
What are the Parking Rules?
How to park a vehicle?

What is an intersection?

An intersection is a junction or an area of the roadway where two or more roads cross or meet.  An intersection can be four-way (or crossroads), three way (T-junction or Y-junction, sometimes refer to as a fork), or five or more ways.

4-way intersection with stop sign

How are intersections controlled?

  • Intersections with less traffic or slow traffic are usually controlled by stop or yield sign.
  • Intersections with heavy traffic or fast traffic are usually controlled by stop lights.
  • Intersections in residential areas are usually controlled by stop or yield signs.
  • Some intersections are controlled by roundabouts.