If a traffic signal isn't working at an intersection, what should you do?

• A. Proceed through without stopping.
• B. Yield to cross traffic and pedestrians.
• C. Treat it like a four-way stop (stop, and proceed when safe)
• D. Call emergency services

Answer: (C)

When a traffic signal isn’t working, you treat the intersection as a four-way stop. You must come to a complete stop, look for other vehicles and pedestrians, and then proceed only when it’s safe. The first vehicle to arrive goes first; if you arrive at about the same time as another vehicle, yield to the vehicle on your right. Always be mindful of pedestrians in crosswalks and stop for them. Calling emergency services isn’t required just because a signal is out unless you encounter a hazard you can’t manage safely.