Green light at an intersection? Well it’s still a good idea
to pay close attention around you. While
you may have the right of way to cross the intersection, there have been times
when severe accidents are caused by a vehicle in the opposite direction running
the red light.
It is common knowledge that a yellow traffic light means to
slow down, yet many drivers do the opposite of that and speed up in an effort
to avoid catching the red light. The thing that many of these drivers don’t
realize is that by doing this, you may end up crossing the intersection
simultaneously while the cars perpendicular to your direction also begin to
cross the intersection. Many drivers underestimate when that yellow light will
turn red and therefore end up taking a red light. This is extremely dangerous
because those whose light turns green can be tragically smashed into from the
side.
This is why it is so important for drivers to keep a close
lookout whenever they approach, enter, and cross through an intersection. It’s
a good idea to wait even just one second when your light turns green before you
cross that intersection. That second could be the second that another car runs
that red light. You should look both ways before you pass through the
intersection to make sure it is clear and that it is safe to go.
You should also be aware of intersections when driving late
at night because that’s when there is most likely to be drunk drivers on the
road, who may pass a red light even while the light for you has been green for
a while. Unfortunately, driving comes with potentially having to be affected by
the risky behavior of others and sometimes accidents will be inevitable.
However, using caution can help you take some kind of evasive action that might
turn a fatal collision into something a lot less severe. A large percentage of
all accidents occur at intersections, so pay close attention and drive safely.
If
you or someone you know has been involved in a car crash or truck accident in
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Flint, Ann Arbor,
Livonia, Dearborn, Canton, Westland, Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield,
Waterford or any other city in Michigan, make sure to contact Motor City
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