After years of driving, we think we know the road by heart. Then one day, practicing for an official test makes us doubt ourselves: three cars, a T-intersection, different lanes… and suddenly the famous “Who goes first?” seems much less obvious. Have you ever experienced this moment of confusion? Then this article will shed light on the subject in a simple, practical and, above all, memorable way.
Why are T-intersections so confusing?
A T-intersection seems simple: a main lane, a lane ending in it, and three drivers who have to coordinate their driving. However, when traffic lights or signs do not clarify the situation, the logic of the right of way can lose its intuitiveness.
Our reflexes that we adopt behind the wheel – right of way to the right, right of way when turning left, paying attention to the main lane – can clash with each other and cause a moment of doubt. The good news is: once the basic rule is understood, everything becomes clear.
Scenario: three cars, three intentions
Imagine this typical case:
Blue car: arrives on the main road and continues straight ahead.
Pink car: arrives at the end of the road and wants to turn left.
