Don’t Enter an Intersection You Can’t Clear

Look beyond the intersection before entering, even with a green arrow.

Video guide

Don’t Enter an Intersection You Can’t Clear

Look beyond the intersection before entering, even with a green arrow.

Video breakdown

Study the lesson by section

Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.

0:03

Check the space beyond the intersection

The white car enters while traffic beyond the junction is backing up. Scan far enough ahead to confirm there is space for your whole vehicle after the turn. A green signal does not create an exit when the receiving lane is full.

0:35

Wait at the line when there is nowhere to go

The lesson car stays behind its stop line through the green arrow because it cannot clear the junction. Accept a missed signal cycle, and do not let a driver honking behind you push you into blocking cross traffic.

Driving practice

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