Crossroads

A crossroads is created when two roads cross paths. The procedure use when emerging from a minor road at a crossroads is the same as that which we use at T-junctions. However, there is the road ahead to consider. So what are the differences?

Check your Mirrors

Decide what Signal is required

Take your Position

Adjust Speed

Select Gear

Look & Decide

On approach Always look well ahead for roadsigns and markings to help you plan your approach. If you are turning left or right, onto the major road, treat it as you would a T-junction but give extra consideration for the minor road opposite.
If you intend to follow the road ahead you should check your interior and right door mirrors for following traffic and those turning right no signal is necessary maintain your normal driving position; reduce speed in good time to give yourself time to assess the junction and select the appropriate gear; remember to include the road ahead in your observations before deciding to proceed.

Assessing priority The yellow car in the road below is signalling to turn right, who has priority?
Turning left (White) When turning left you are not crossing the path of the yellow car. However, the Yellow car does cross your path when turning right. Therefore, the yellow car should give you priority.

Following the road ahead (Red) Again, you are not crossing the path of the yellow car and so the driver should give you priority.

Turning right (Blue) In this situation, you are crossing each others path and neither of you has priority. You should try to make eye contact with the other driver to help confirm who will give priority. Try to read the 'body language' of the driver and vehicle. If the driver is not looking at you, he/she may not be aware of your presence. Is the vehicle starting to move or turn? If so, this means the driver is probably taking priority and it is safer to let him/her proceed.

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