Moving through

Intersections

Scan for traffic and pedestrians that may enter your path as you move through the intersection, and yield if necessary. Try to anticipate light changes and determine your "point of no return," or the point where you decide to go through the light even if it is yellow. Generally, if you have crossed into the intersection, you will need to clear before crosstraffic can move. If you have not yet entered the intersection, be prepared to stop before entering if the light should turn yellow so that you do not risk running a red light. Any time you move through an intersection it is a good idea to proceed with your brake covered so you are prepared in case a sudden hazard appears.

Forward View

Distance

Always attempt to view as far ahead as possible while maintaining a minimum 12 to 15 second forward view. This means that you should be able to see everything you will pass within your next 12 to 15 seconds of driving. If you can't see 12 to 15 seconds forward in your view, you are either driving too fast for the current conditions, or you are following too closely behind another vehicle. Twelve to fifteen seconds represents approximately two blocks on surface streets and one quarter of a mile on the open highway.