What should you do at a blind intersection with a stop sign and limited visibility?

What should you do at a blind intersection with a stop sign and limited visibility?

• A. Come to a complete stop, creep forward to check for cross traffic, and proceed when clear.
• B. Proceed slowly without stopping if no car is visible.
• C. Scan and go through if crossing traffic is far away.
• D. Stop in the middle of the intersection to check for traffic.

Answer: (A)

At a blind intersection with a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and then creep forward slowly to peek around the obstruction. Stopping first gives you a legal and safety baseline, and inching forward lets you gain a line of sight to cross traffic, pedestrians, or cyclists that aren’t visible from the stop line. You should only proceed when you have a clear view and cross traffic is not entering or is well away, so you won’t conflict with anyone. If you still can’t see safely, stay stopped and wait until you can. Avoid stopping in the middle of the intersection, and never assume it’s safe just because nothing is visible from a distance.

At a blind intersection with a stop sign, you must come to a full stop and then creep forward slowly to peek around the obstruction. Stopping first gives you a legal and safety baseline, and inching forward lets you gain a line of sight to cross traffic, pedestrians, or cyclists that aren’t visible from the stop line. You should only proceed when you have a clear view and cross traffic is not entering or is well away, so you won’t conflict with anyone. If you still can’t see safely, stay stopped and wait until you can. Avoid stopping in the middle of the intersection, and never assume it’s safe just because nothing is visible from a distance.