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What is the correct way to scan an intersection before entering it?
- A.Look straight ahead and trust the signal
- B.Check only the direction of oncoming traffic
- C.Glance at the mirrors instead of the crossing streets
- D.Look left, then right, then left again, and be ready to stop
Correct answer
D. Look left, then right, then left again, and be ready to stop
Why
The left-right-left scan checks the lane that can hit you first twice, because traffic from the left reaches you soonest. Even with a green light, a quick scan catches red-light runners and turning vehicles.
Manual topic: Safe Driving - Seeing Hazards · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-037).