How Well Do You Know The Four Way Stop Rule?

Do you have good driving techniques and constantly do your part to practice safe driving methods?  It is  important to know and understand how a 4-way stop properly works.

1. When you approach a 4-way stop, whether it’s at a traffic light or stop sign, it’s important to slow down and come to a complete stop. You’ll want to pay attention and take notice if there are any other vehicles stopped around you or any vehicles coming up to the 4-way stop.
2. Make sure that you have come to a complete stop within the indicated lines on the road. You can move forward if you have trouble seeing, but only after you’ve come to a complete stop. Failing to do so can  result in a traffic ticket.
3. Take a look around and see if there are any other cars at the 4-way stop. If you’re the only vehicle at the stop, then you have the right of way and are free to go. Remember this golden rule: automobiles leave the stop sign or traffic light in the same order in which they arrived at the stop. If you arrive at a 4-way stop first, then you get to leave first. If you’re the last person to arrive at the stop, then you will have to wait until the other three cars have moved on before you can do the same.
4. There are times when automobiles will arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time. Therefore, when this occurs, it’s important to know which vehicle has the right of way. The car that is furthest to the right is allowed to go first. Though this is the appropriate and legal method, there are still motorist who don’t always follow this rule. To avoid accidents, you may choose to wait a few seconds before moving forward. Just because it’s technically you're turn to go, doesn't always mean the other vehicles will allow you to do so.

Car-Lotta reminds you that the road doesn’t have to be a dangerous place. In fact, most accidents can be avoided. Stay safe out there!