When encountering an intersection with obstructed view that prevents accounting for all lanes, what is the recommended action?

• A. Stop, Then Proceed When Safe
• B. Continue Through Without Stopping
• C. Stop Only If Traffic Is Heavy
• D. Ignore the Intersection

Answer: (A)

When you reach an intersection and your view is blocked, you can’t reliably tell if all lanes are clear. The safest move is to stop at a safe point, take a moment to scan for traffic in all directions, and then proceed through the intersection only when it’s safe to do so. This pause prevents entering the intersection while unseen vehicles could be approaching from any lane, protecting you and others. Continuing through without stopping risks a collision with unseen cross-traffic, and stopping only if traffic is heavy or ignoring the intersection don’t address the visibility issue and are unsafe.