As you approach an intersection, what should you do to prepare?

As you approach an intersection, what should you do to prepare?

• A. Speed up to beat the light
• B. Look for a safe place to stop or slow
• C. Get ready to slow and brake
• D. Turn sharply to miss the intersection

Answer: (C)

As you approach an intersection, the main idea is to control your speed and be prepared to stop if needed. Slowing down early gives you time to scan for cross traffic, pedestrians, and signals, so you can brake smoothly and stop if the light changes or another vehicle or person enters your path. This approach reduces the risk of last‑minute braking or running a light. Speeding up to beat the light is dangerous and illegal. Turning sharply to miss the intersection introduces a high chance of losing control or hitting something else. Looking for a place to stop or slow isn’t a reliable or consistent method for every intersection—you should stay ready to slow down and brake as needed.

As you approach an intersection, the main idea is to control your speed and be prepared to stop if needed. Slowing down early gives you time to scan for cross traffic, pedestrians, and signals, so you can brake smoothly and stop if the light changes or another vehicle or person enters your path. This approach reduces the risk of last‑minute braking or running a light.

Speeding up to beat the light is dangerous and illegal. Turning sharply to miss the intersection introduces a high chance of losing control or hitting something else. Looking for a place to stop or slow isn’t a reliable or consistent method for every intersection—you should stay ready to slow down and brake as needed.