You come to an intersection which is blocked by other traffic. You should:
- Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves
- Get as close as possible to the other car
- Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through ✓
- Sound your horn to make the cars move up
Answer: C. Stay out of the intersection until you can pass through
You should stay out of the intersection until you can pass through completely.
Why this is the answer
The manual says you cannot enter an intersection when traffic is backed up on the far side and you would not be able to get completely through. It tells you to wait until traffic ahead clears so you do not block the intersection. That makes staying back until there is room the correct choice. The passage also warns that blocking an intersection can cause gridlock, so you should not creep in hoping the cars move.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. Go slowly until the traffic ahead moves — Moving slowly into a blocked intersection still risks leaving you stopped in it, which the manual says to avoid.
- B. Get as close as possible to the other car — Pulling up close to the car ahead gives you no room to clear the intersection and can block cross traffic.
- D. Sound your horn to make the cars move up — Using the horn does not create space to clear the intersection and does not change the rule to wait until you can get through.
Remember it
Look at the space beyond the intersection, not just the car in front of you.