Uncontrolled intersection
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An uncontrolled intersection is a road intersection
where no traffic lights or signs are used to indicate the right-of-way. Mostly, uncontrolled intersections are unmarked. However, in some locations, motorists may be warned by road signage or a warning light. They are found in either residential neighborhoods or in rural areas.
, Australia
, and the United Kingdom
, traffic on the terminating road must give way (or yield) to traffic on the continuing road. In Germany
and Canadian jurisdictions traffic always has to give way to traffic on the right at an uncontrolled intersection, whether it is a 3-way intersection or not.
At uncontrolled 4-way intersections, traffic is commonly required to slow and give way to any traffic on the right. In some countries, it may be required to give way to traffic on the left. Common practice dictates that drivers will treat the intersection as if they have a give way (or yield) sign and look both directions for crosstraffic, to avoid any accidents with motorists who did not recognize or did not follow the uncontrolled intersection rule.
Intersection (road)
An intersection is a road junction where two or more roads either meet or cross at grade . An intersection may be 3-way - a T junction or fork, 4-way - a crossroads, or 5-way or more...
where no traffic lights or signs are used to indicate the right-of-way. Mostly, uncontrolled intersections are unmarked. However, in some locations, motorists may be warned by road signage or a warning light. They are found in either residential neighborhoods or in rural areas.
Uncontrolled T-Intersection
At an uncontrolled T-intersection (3-way intersection), right-of-way rules differ from country to country. In the United StatesUnited States
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, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, and the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, traffic on the terminating road must give way (or yield) to traffic on the continuing road. In Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
and Canadian jurisdictions traffic always has to give way to traffic on the right at an uncontrolled intersection, whether it is a 3-way intersection or not.
Uncontrolled 4-way Intersection