If approaching a blind intersection, what should you do?

If approaching a blind intersection, what should you do?

• A. Move to the portion of the lane that will bring you into another driver's field of vision at the earliest possible moment.
• B. Stop before entering the intersection
• C. Speed through quickly
• D. Signal and proceed in same lane

Answer: (A)

When you’re nearing a blind intersection, your priority is being seen by other drivers. Moving to the part of your lane that brings you into another driver’s line of sight as early as possible makes you more visible, giving cross-traffic time to notice you and react. This approach reduces the chance that a vehicle hidden by curves or obstructions will surprise you, and it lets you proceed with more awareness and control. Stopping before entering can be a prudent move if you truly cannot see whether it’s safe, but the general practice is to position yourself so you’re visible sooner rather than simply braking to a stop in the intersection. Speeding through quickly eliminates your reaction time and increases risk, and signaling while staying in a less-visible lane position doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be seen in time.

When you’re nearing a blind intersection, your priority is being seen by other drivers. Moving to the part of your lane that brings you into another driver’s line of sight as early as possible makes you more visible, giving cross-traffic time to notice you and react. This approach reduces the chance that a vehicle hidden by curves or obstructions will surprise you, and it lets you proceed with more awareness and control.

Stopping before entering can be a prudent move if you truly cannot see whether it’s safe, but the general practice is to position yourself so you’re visible sooner rather than simply braking to a stop in the intersection. Speeding through quickly eliminates your reaction time and increases risk, and signaling while staying in a less-visible lane position doesn’t guarantee that you’ll be seen in time.