(52/133) If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:
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Explanation
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Question Analysis
According to the Texas Driver Handbook, when traffic signals at an intersection are not working due to a power outage, the intersection must be treated as a four-way stop. This means all vehicles approaching the intersection must come to a complete stop, yield to vehicles already in the intersection or approaching from the right, and proceed only when it is safe. This rule is designed to prevent confusion and reduce the risk of collisions when the normal right-of-way rules provided by traffic signals are unavailable.
Correct Answer Analysis
Correct Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Treating the intersection as a four-way stop is correct because it follows the Texas Driver Handbook's explicit instruction for power outages. At a four-way stop, drivers must stop completely, then proceed in the order they arrived, yielding to the vehicle on the right if two vehicles arrive at the same time. This ensures orderly and safe movement through the intersection when signals are dark.
Wrong Options Analysis
Option: Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
This is incorrect because parking and waiting is not required or practical. It would obstruct traffic and is not a safe or legal response to a dark traffic signal. Drivers are expected to proceed cautiously by treating the intersection as a four-way stop.
Option: Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
This is incorrect because hand signals are typically used when turn signals or brake lights are malfunctioning, not when traffic signals are out. Hand signals do not replace the need to stop and follow four-way stop procedures at an intersection with a power outage.
Option: Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
This is incorrect and dangerous. Hazard lights do not grant right-of-way, and proceeding without stopping violates the four-way stop rule. It could lead to a collision because other drivers may also be entering the intersection.
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