LEARNING TO DRIVE
How do I drive through intersections safely?
Decision Maker → Learner Driver
QUICK ANSWER
Approach intersections ready to identify controls, right-of-way, pedestrians, cross traffic, turning vehicles, and anything blocking your view.
WHAT THAT MEANS
Intersections combine several possible paths, so observation must continue even after you begin moving.
SUPPORTING ANSWER SECTIONS
Before entering
Identify who may cross your path.
While entering
Keep checking instead of assuming everyone will behave as expected.
Limited visibility
Do not commit faster than your available information allows.
DRIVEx WAY OF THINKING
Notice the paths. Understand who should move. Predict conflicts. Decide: go, slow, or wait. Recheck.
WATCH
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Scan all relevant directions.
• Expect crossing paths.
• Watch pedestrians.
• Never assume.
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