What should you do if a traffic signal is not functioning?

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What should you do if a traffic signal is not functioning?

When a traffic signal is not functioning, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Slow down, come to a complete stop, and look for other vehicles and pedestrians. Yield to vehicles on your right if you reach the intersection at roughly the same time. If you reach it together with another vehicle, the driver on the right goes first. After stopping, proceed only when it’s safe, one vehicle at a time. Do not proceed as if the light is green, and don’t turn around to avoid the intersection. This rule keeps everyone predictable and reduces the risk of collisions.

When a traffic signal is not functioning, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Slow down, come to a complete stop, and look for other vehicles and pedestrians. Yield to vehicles on your right if you reach the intersection at roughly the same time. If you reach it together with another vehicle, the driver on the right goes first. After stopping, proceed only when it’s safe, one vehicle at a time. Do not proceed as if the light is green, and don’t turn around to avoid the intersection. This rule keeps everyone predictable and reduces the risk of collisions.

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