If a traffic signal is not functioning, which approach best preserves safety at the intersection?

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When a traffic signal isn’t working, there isn’t a clear order of movement. The safest approach is to treat the intersection as an all-way stop and proceed with caution. Stop at the intersection, look for other vehicles and pedestrians, and yield based on who arrived first. If you and another driver reach the intersection at about the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right. Once the intersection is clear, proceed slowly. This creates a predictable flow and reduces the risk of collisions when signals are down. Ignoring others or racing through would be dangerous, stopping forever blocks traffic, and turning around avoids the intersection but can cause hazards for drivers who don’t expect it.