Traffic rules for driving through intersections in pictures

Requirements of the sign Intersection of equivalent roads

Before an intersection with roads of different significance, a road sign must be installed for the intersection of roads of equal significance 1.6.
As a rule, road sign 1.6 is installed on roads with the same surface, for example, asphalt, dirt and others. Traffic on one of these roads cannot be defined as the main one, and traffic regulation according to the rules for crossing equivalent roads comes to the rescue.

When approaching an intersection, the driver must make sure that there are no obstacles to traffic on the right side. Therefore, it is often said that the passage of equivalent roads occurs along the obstacle on the right.

Also, a driver entering an intersection and turning left at the same time as an oncoming car, which in turn is turning right, the first driver also experiences interference on the right.

Thus, the driver should always give way at the intersection to the car that appears on the right.

Regulated equivalent intersection

Rules for driving through intersections.
Driving through controlled intersections The concept of “regulated” indirectly indicates that the traffic order rules at this intersection are determined in two ways:

• through a traffic light;
• through the regulator.

It cannot be regulated by signs, because otherwise the roads will no longer be considered equal and priorities will be set. There are a number of important rules regarding movement at these intersections:

1. If the regulating device, the traffic light, is working properly, all drivers must follow the basic rules. This applies to all intersections.
2. If there is a traffic controller at the intersection, drivers are required to follow his commands. The fact is that sometimes it is necessary to adjust the movement manually even when the traffic light is working. In these cases, the traffic controller will be in charge of the road.
3. If you are driving at a red traffic light with an additional green arrow, you need to give way to all cars that are on the same path as yours.

It is sometimes useful to re-read the traffic rules; sometimes it helps a lot in difficult situations. Driving through an uncontrolled intersection of equal roads is one such case. In any case, always be careful and extremely polite.

As the traffic rules state, today there are several ways to regulate intersections, these are:

1. Traffic light;
2. Traffic signs;
3. A traffic police and traffic police officer, that is, a traffic controller;

In addition to regulating intersections with the intervention of third parties or special equipment (signs or traffic lights), there are additional rules that, in the absence of all components, can resolve the dispute.

Today it is:

1. Uneven road surfaces
   . The surface of the road determines the role of traffic at the intersection along it. That is, if the intersection is the intersection of a gravel and asphalt surface. The road with an asphalt surface is considered the main one.
2. Right hand rule
   . If the traffic of the intersection is not regulated in any way and the road surface is equal, then we are guided by the “obstacle on the right.” That is, all those vehicles that are on the right have a primary role, which means that the driver on the left gives way.

According to the traffic rules, an intersection where the traffic order is not regulated by traffic lights, traffic police officers, that is, a traffic controller, signs, as well as an intersection where the roads have the same surface, is an unregulated intersection of equivalent roads.

From here we get that an equivalent road is a section of the road that is not regulated, either by signs or devices, where there is no traffic controller. At the same time, the road coverage is equal. A crossroads of equivalent roads is an intersection of streets where the directions are equal in meaning.

Then, as the traffic rules say, the driver must follow the right-hand rule. That is, let everyone who is on the right side of the intersection pass. In turn, the driver who moves along the intersection on the right side has the main road and should not allow vehicles on his left to pass.

How to drive through intersections correctly

Most accidents, including those involving injured pedestrians or cyclists, occur at road intersections. At uncontrolled intersections, the rule “interference on the right” applies. That is, a car moving from the right should be allowed to pass.

When approaching an intersection, you need to determine what type of intersection it is - regulated or unregulated. The rules for driving through them are different.

If there is no traffic light or it is not working, the driver is guided by the signs. It must be remembered that even if there are no signs when crossing dirt and asphalt roads, the latter always turns out to be the main one.

The difficulty of driving at intersections is often due to poor knowledge of traffic rules, so driving schools pay special attention to how to cross intersections correctly, and in the theory exam this issue is addressed in three out of twenty tickets.

The examinee needs to correctly determine the order of passage of the vehicles presented in a very real situation in the picture. Each question should be answered in about a minute. Alas, on the road you need to make a decision in 1-2 seconds and it must be correct. Otherwise, it may result in an accident.

What could be an insoluble situation at a crossroads?

Rules for traveling through railway crossings

A traffic situation may arise at an intersection from which it is impossible to find a way out within the framework of current traffic rules.

It consists in the fact that cars approach an equivalent intersection simultaneously from all directions. Moreover, at each of the four entrances there is at least one car whose driver wants to drive straight, turn left or turn around.

The essence of this insoluble situation is that each driver must give way to the other car (which is on his right). White is inferior to orange, orange is inferior to blue, blue is inferior to green, green is inferior to white. Therefore, they are all forced to stand and cannot pass.

A way out of this situation can be found as follows. All vehicles approaching from one direction must turn right. In this case, the remaining cars will gradually be able to move apart.

However, if such a situation arises in practice, I do not recommend that you show off your knowledge and be the first to turn right. Let other drivers do it better.

This is due, firstly, to the fact that when approaching the intersection, you have already taken the correct position on the roadway, corresponding to the intended exit direction. Therefore, turning to the right from such a position can lead to a violation of the rules or an accident.

Secondly, the driver has no information about where the right road will lead him and whether he will be able to turn around there. Therefore, it is better to wait until the situation resolves itself, remaining in your place in front of the intersection.

Well, in the next article we will talk about intersections with tram tracks.

Good luck on the roads!

The intersection of equivalent roads can often involve situations the exit from which will not comply with traffic rules.

Such a case can occur when cars arrive at the same time and at the same time on each of the 4 sides there is at least one that is going to go straight or make a U-turn. The intractability of the situation lies in the fact that each driver is obliged to give way to another car located on his right side, because of this, everyone else remains at the intersection and is not able to pass.

But the following way out can be found - all transport that comes from one direction can turn right, and other cars will move away over time. But still, if this situation arises, then if you are not in a hurry, then the best advice would be not to make the first turn to the right, but to wait, so as not to risk it again.

This is so because you yourself, having approached the intersection, have already taken a certain position from which you are going to exit, and if you start turning right, this can often be like a violation of the rules. It also often happens that when you turn right, you end up in an unknown place where you can’t even turn around normally, so the best option would be to take your time, no matter what the load, and then drive through it calmly.

How to drive through a roundabout correctly

Even in small towns, the skill of driving around the ring may be necessary, so do not neglect the topic in driving theory lessons. This layout of the roadway is organized in order to relieve the flow of vehicle traffic. In this case, the movement is carried out counterclockwise with an exit from the roundabout in the desired direction.

Often, even driving school instructors argue about the correct way to drive through a roundabout. The priority signs that may be installed on adjacent streets are misleading. But, if the car is moving “in a circle”, they do not work for the driver of this car.

At roundabouts there are markings indicating the priority of entry to the roundabout and guide islands. Before entering, there is always a “Circular Traffic” sign - three arrows located in a circle on a blue background.

You can enter the “ring” from any lane, but you can only exit from the far right lane.

If you plan to move further than the second exit, it is safer to drive in the inner lane, but do not forget to change lanes to the right in advance. The most common driver violation is driving out of the left lane. This is prohibited by traffic rules and can cause an accident, because another car may be moving in the right lane at that moment.

A turn signal is not required when driving around the roundabout. The exception is when leaving on an adjacent street. By turning on the right turn signal, the driver informs other road users of his intention to leave the roundabout.

Uneven roads

Which driver making a turn will break the rules?

An intersection where one road is the main one, and there is confirmation of this in the form of road signs, and the other is secondary, is called an intersection of unequal roads.

The main road is identified by the "Main Road" or "Give Way" signs.

Thus, we find that there are also intersections of unequal roads. Here, traffic is already carried out according to the principle of the main and secondary roads in accordance with the signs.

All vehicles on the main road, regardless of their direction, have priority after entering the intersection.

However, if the “Main Road” sign has a direction, then the relationship between drivers moving along the main and secondary roads is preserved.

If the movement of the vehicle and the sign diverge, the vehicle that was considered the main one when entering the intersection initially allows those moving along the direction of the sign to pass, and then continue moving.

Let's talk about how to properly drive through intersections of equivalent roads.

First of all, you need to understand that an intersection of equivalent roads is necessarily an unregulated intersection. There are no traffic controllers or traffic lights here. Or there are traffic lights, but they do not work or are switched to yellow flashing mode:

A yellow flashing signal informs drivers that the intersection has become unregulated. There are no priority signs; both paved roads are an intersection of equivalent roads.

If there are no traffic lights at all and no priority signs, this is also an intersection of equivalent roads.

At such intersections, drivers must set their own driving order, guided by the general principle of “interference on the right.”

In other words, the Rules simply placed all responsibility for the safety of passage through the intersection on the driver who has “impediment on the right.”

“Give way (do not interfere)” is a requirement that means that a road user must not start, resume or continue moving, or carry out any maneuver if this may force other road users who have priority over him to change direction. movement or speed.

Not only should you not “continue moving,” but you also should not “resume” it! That is, stop and stand until the threat of a collision (due to your fault) disappears.

Let's look at possible situations.

In this situation, no one has interference on the right. Both can continue moving. And if both need to go straight or to the right, they will pass the intersection without stopping (trajectories of movement do not intersect).

They can even turn left or turn around at the same time. If, of course, it is possible to pass safely on starboard sides. In this case, the motion trajectories also do not intersect.

There is only one situation when the trajectories exactly intersect! This is if one moves straight or to the right, and the oncoming person turns left or turns around. Initially, the oncoming player had no interference on the right. The obstacle on the right arose while driving through the intersection. And here, at the crossroads, he must give way to us.

Of course, three or four vehicles can converge at an intersection, and there are such problems in the Tickets. But this doesn’t fundamentally change anything. The following is fundamental:

The intersection of equal roads is the most democratic of all intersections.

Here everyone has an equal right to travel.

And with an equal right to travel, the general principle of “interference on the right” always comes into play.

Here's how you'll be asked about it in the exam:

You intend to turn left. Your actions?

1. Go through the intersection first.
2. Pass the intersection at the same time as the oncoming car until the motorcycle passes.
3. Be the last one to cross the intersection.

Correct answer: 3. You will be the last one to cross the intersection.

You have arrived at an uncontrolled intersection of equal roads and must give way to a motorcyclist approaching from the right, and he, in turn, gives way to a car approaching him from the right.

Types of traffic controller gestures: what to look for?

All standard traffic controller gestures are regulated by traffic rules, clause 6.10. In order to understand them correctly, it is necessary to carefully monitor the position of the inspector’s hands, as well as his body and staff. According to this paragraph, signs can be given using the usual striped black and white rod, a special stick with a reflective disk, as well as hands, in the absence of the ability to use additional objects.

All gestures are divided into three groups:

1. Warning. They warn the motorist about the change in gesture.
2. Permissive. They allow the motorist to move in a certain direction.
3. Prohibiting. Movement in any direction is prohibited.

Every motorist should know them in order to avoid accidents, as well as to prevent violation of the order of passage through the intersection.

Rules of the traffic controller clause 6.10

According to the law, traffic controller signals can be:

HANDS ARE EXTENDED TO THE SIDE OR LOWERED:

• from the left and right sides, the tram is allowed to move straight, trackless vehicles straight and to the right, pedestrians are allowed to cross the roadway;
• from the chest and back, the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited.

RIGHT ARMS EXTRACTED FORWARD:

• from the left side, trams are allowed to move to the left, and trackless vehicles in all directions;
• from the chest side, all vehicles are allowed to move only to the right;
• from the right side and back, the movement of all vehicles is prohibited;
• Pedestrians are allowed to cross the road behind the traffic controller.

ARM RAISED UP:

• the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited in all directions, except as provided for in paragraph 6.14 of the Rules.
• The traffic controller can give hand gestures and other signals that are understandable to drivers and pedestrians.
• For better visibility of signals, the traffic controller can use a rod or disk with a red signal (retroreflector).

You can read more about the traffic controller’s rules in pictures with explanations described in situations on the road below.

Warning gestures

This group includes one single gesture. In it, only the position of the regulator’s body may differ, however, it is not of fundamental importance.

The hand is raised up - all cars and pedestrians are prohibited from moving.

The inspector can be turned in any direction; one of his hands will be pressed to his body, and the other will be raised up. This signal indicates that in the near future the traffic controller will show a different gesture. All cars that entered the intersection are required to complete the maneuver. Other road users are required to stop at the stop line, regardless of their location.

Permissive gestures

There are only three permitting gestures from the traffic controller. Depending on the position of the body and the placement of the hands, you can only go in certain directions.

1. The inspector's arms are lowered or extended to the sides. Motorists are allowed to drive from the left and right side in the forward direction or to the right. At the same time, pedestrians may begin to move behind the traffic controller or in front of his face; accordingly, they need to give way. It is prohibited to turn right from the second and third rows, as this is contrary to the rules of the road, unless there are special lane signs.

   

1. The traffic controller's right arm is extended in front of him. If she is looking to the left, she is allowed to go in any direction: straight, left, right, you can make a U-turn. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the road only behind the back of the inspector.

   

1. The traffic controller's baton is pointed at the motorist. Driving strictly to the right is allowed here. Additionally, the traffic controller can raise his left hand, thereby indicating the direction of movement for the motorist.

   

Prohibiting gestures

In all cases described below, vehicle movement in any direction is prohibited.

1. The position of the traffic controller is facing the motorist with his arms spread to the sides or lowered to the body. The same rule applies when the inspector's back is to the driver of the car.

   

1. The traffic controller's right hand is directed forward; the traffic controller himself can be turned to the driver with his back or right side. In this case, movement in any direction is also prohibited.

   

Advice ! Of the above, remember only one of two: the traffic controller’s permitting or prohibiting signals. Then it will be clearer to you when you can move and when to stop.

Rules for driving through an uncontrolled equivalent intersection

Driving through such an intersection must be done with caution, given that you can always meet a driver who has forgotten the rules or is confident that he is moving on the main road. When approaching an intersection of equal roads, remember that one rule common to all applies here: if you have an equal right to cross the intersection first, you must be guided by the “interference on the right” method. An exception to this rule is the tram, which has an absolute advantage over all road users

The exception to this rule is the tram, which has an absolute advantage over all road users.

There may be no sign before the intersection at all. This is rare, but all situations need to be considered. If the driver easily notices that there are no signs, traffic lights and traffic controllers, then it is not always possible to determine the road surface for the following reasons:

• if it rains;
• if snow cover covers the road;
• if there is fog outside the window;
• in the case when the driver does not understand the coatings.

What to do in these situations? When faced with such a problem, it is best to act as if you are on a secondary road, as this is the safest option.

Right turn

When turning right, you must act according to these rules:

1. upon approaching an equivalent intersection, the driver must change lanes to the rightmost lane;
2. pedestrians, cyclists on the bike path, and buses will have to give way;
3. the vehicle’s trajectory must adhere to the extreme right side and essentially not interfere with other vehicles’ maneuvers.

Turn left and U-turn

When performing such a maneuver, you must give way:

• to all cars that are moving on the right along trajectories that coincide with yours;
• to all the cars that are moving towards you.

The last rule is typical for a reversal. Remember that this maneuver is the most dangerous and you need to be extremely careful.

Go straight

Such a maneuver will lead to the intersection of the paths of other vehicles at the intersection, so you need to be more careful when driving straight. You need to give way:

1. cars making a right turn in the same direction, if the trajectories coincide;
2. vehicles moving on the right to make a U-turn or turn left;
3. the transport on the right follows straight ahead.

If you meet pedestrians on the way, give them the right of way as well. To avoid accidents, do not exceed speed and act with extreme caution. In all of the above cases, you cannot go to the intersection if there is a traffic jam at it

It is important to wait until the transport leaves

Even if the uncontrolled intersection has a roundabout, you must follow the same rules about obstacles on the right. Please note that rail transport has priority when moving in all directions. Today it often disappears from cities, and these rules are quickly forgotten by citizens

Rules for driving through unregulated intersections

Let's consider the basic rules of travel and possible situations for unregulated intersections of all types.

Equivalent intersection and driving rules

The rules for driving through intersections of equivalent roads are governed by the “interference on the right” rule - the driver must always give way to vehicles approaching from the right side of the roadway. This also applies to those cars that will become an “obstacle on the right” when the driver makes a maneuver.

Consider the situation: you are crossing an equivalent cross-shaped intersection straight ahead, without turning. There are two cars on the transverse road - one on the left (let's call it A), one on the right (it will be designated B), both plan to continue moving straight. According to the “interference on the right” rule, you give way to car B since it is on your right. In turn, vehicle A must give way to you in the same way.

The following situation: you are also crossing the intersection straight, and another car moving in the oncoming lane on the opposite side of the intersection intends to turn to your right (left for it). When starting her maneuver, she is obliged to slow down and let you pass, since your car will be an “interference on the right” for her when making a turn. The same rule works for reversals.

Rules for driving through intersections

Driving along the main highway, the person behind the wheel feels more confident, because according to traffic regulations, drivers from adjacent roads must give way to him. It is more difficult for motorists on equivalent transport routes - everyone there is in the same conditions. You need to figure out who is missing and who is giving in instantly. Reducing speed will protect you from rash actions. Before the intersection of equivalent roads, sign 1.6 is installed; it is the main signal to slow down.

A motorist cannot predict what awaits him around the corner. What helps in such cases is a quick assessment of the situation and three rules for driving through such sections of roads. Basic principles of movement:

1. The rail vehicle passes first. This rule also applies to regular buses.
2. Other cars on the right side of the driver have priority over him. They must be skipped.
3. First of all, they give way to cars that are moving in a straight line. Then vehicles turning right.

Basic driver actions when turning right

This maneuver is easy to perform. The main thing is to correctly assess the situation for the presence of pedestrians or rail vehicles. Next, make a right turn as you move.

The motorist should not forget to change lanes to the far right lane of the transport route before the maneuver, otherwise you may get stuck among the traffic until they all move away. Otherwise, the driver waits for an empty “window” to form. If space allows, you need to quickly turn around or try to take a position at the edge of the road for subsequent free maneuver.

How to turn left and turn around at an intersection

This type of turn makes novice drivers panic. After all, such roads are built without any regulatory devices. It all depends on the composure, attention and reaction of the driver. The first thing he does is indicate his intention to make a maneuver using the desired turn signal - the left blinker turns on. Other road users see the message and adjust their route. Next, the motorist should move the car closer to the center of the road. If there are no obstacles (pedestrians, trams), all that remains is to make a left turn or turn around.

Traffic rules when driving straight

The maneuver is easy to perform, because a person does not need to turn anywhere or change lanes, just drive straight, while observing the traffic situation. If necessary, wait until all interference disappears. In this case, the motorist should adhere to the rule on the right side. You must give way:

• cars turning right;
• moving along the outermost lane of the roadway, but wishing to turn left;
• a car approaching from around the corner with the right beacon on.

The driver of the vehicle is responsible for determining how to drive through an uncontrolled intersection. The motorist must be extremely careful and act according to the situation, since a large number of accidents occur at such intersections.

Traffic rules: driving through uncontrolled intersections

13.9.

At the intersection of the main and secondary roads, vehicles moving on the secondary road must stop and give way to cars traveling on the main road.

13.10.

If a primary road changes direction, motorists traveling along the primary route must use equivalent road intersection rules.

13.11.

If two equal roads intersect, the driver of the car must give way to vehicles moving on the right. The same applies to rail transport drivers.

Clause 13.11 of the traffic rules for crossing intersections 2021 has an exception: if there is a roundabout at an intersection, the motorist must give way to cars moving along this intersection.

13.12.

If it is necessary to turn left, the driver of the car must give way to other cars heading along the same path from the opposite direction/to the right.

13.13.

If a driver moves through an intersection at night and cannot determine what kind of surface is on the road and does not observe any priority signs, he should assume that he is driving on a secondary road.

Order of movement

Right turn

When making a right turn, the trajectory of the white car does not intersect with the trajectories of other cars, so this maneuver can be performed regardless of whether vehicles are approaching from other directions.

Go straight

When driving straight, the trajectory of the white car intersects with the trajectories of other cars. In this case, you should give way to an orange car that is approaching the intersection on the right.

Turn left or make a U-turn

Let me remind you that when making a left turn or a U-turn at an intersection, in addition to paragraph 13.11 of the rules, paragraph 13.12 also applies. Therefore, it is necessary to give way to both cars approaching from the right (regardless of which direction they are traveling) and to cars that are coming towards you and making a right turn or continuing to drive straight. Those. You should give way to both the orange and blue cars.

Please note that the trajectory of your car will not always intersect with the trajectories of the vehicles listed above, so not all cars need to give way. For example, if multi-lane roads intersect at an intersection, then cars will be able to pass each other and their trajectories will not intersect

For example, if multi-lane roads intersect at an intersection, then cars will be able to pass each other and their trajectories will not intersect.

Determining the main and secondary roads

If you cannot see the signs of regulation of the intersection from afar, then, if necessary, slow down and drive closer to the intersection. You see that the traffic light is not working, there is no traffic controller, and in your direction there is a sign 2.1 “Main Road”. This means that in front of you is an intersection of unequal roads, and you are moving along the main road.

If (again in your direction) you see sign 2.4 "Give Way" (inverted triangle), know that you are on the secondary road of a unequal intersection and be prepared to stop (if necessary) and give way to vehicles traveling on the main road being crossed.

If on your way you see sign 2.5 “Driving without stopping is prohibited,” this also means that you are on a secondary road. Be prepared to stop in front of the stop line, if there is one, or in front of the edge of the roadway, if there is no stop line, to assess the traffic situation - give way to vehicles traveling on the main road, and only after that will you be able to continue driving .

In this case, you need to significantly reduce your speed, drive almost close to the intersection and look again at all its corners. If any of these signs do appear, you need to quickly make a decision: either stop or move on. Well, if you are finally convinced that there are no priority signs here, it means that in front of you is an intersection of equivalent roads and the “interference on the right” rule applies there.

Outside populated areas, there are intersections without priority signs where a dirt road intersects or merges into an asphalt road. In such cases, even despite the absence of priority signs, this will be an unequal intersection, and the paved road will be the main one in relation to the dirt road being crossed (clause 1.2 of the traffic rules, the term “Main Road”). The section of the dirt road at the entrance to the intersection is most often also covered with asphalt, but this does not make the dirt road equal to the asphalt road.

In the next article we will look at driving through uncontrolled intersections according to these three rules.

Navigation through the series of articles Driving through uncontrolled intersections >>

Driving through an unregulated intersection

1. When driving through an uncontrolled intersection of equivalent roads, the well-known “interference on the right” rule applies.
2. When the main road at an intersection changes direction, drivers must determine the order of passage using the right-hand rule (interference on the right), and drivers driving on secondary roads must do the same.

   

3. The next almost forgotten rule states that if the driver cannot determine the type of surface on the roadway, and as you know, an asphalt road is always the main one in relation to a dirt road, then he should consider himself to be on a secondary road.

   

The best car DVRs of 2014

The safety and confidence of traveling by car is not only the standard transport systems, but also a lot of additional devices that help you have peace of mind while driving.

Such devices include DVRs, which are very popular today. We have selected the best car DVRs of 2014 and present you with their rating.

Multifunctionality is the law of success

The modern driver cannot be surprised by the function alone. A good gadget should have several useful properties. Based on this consideration, we have selected two DVRs that best meet the modern requirements of the motorist.

Datakam G8 Pro

An excellent device that can shoot 1920*1080 pixel video, as well as take advantage of additional GPS navigation, Wi-Fi, and even play games using the touch display. So, in case of an unplanned stop, the driver will not be bored.

Kapkam QS3

Another functional device that shoots video in Full HD format. The camera coverage is as much as 140 degrees, so not a single incident on the road will go unnoticed. The recorder also has a GPS module and many smart add-ons.

Chasing the price

The cheapest and most noteworthy car recorder in 2014 was a device from ParkCity - DVR HD 700. The device is small and easy to use, so even a driver who is far from new technologies can easily set up and operate it.

Product features can be summarized in a short list:

• compactness and ease of placement on the windshield of a car;
• fairly high video quality;
• sufficient amount of built-in memory.

Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting only one function of the recorder, the insufficiently clear depiction of license plates of cars that are located at a distance of 50 meters or more from your car. But the cost of such an electronic assistant is slightly less than 6,000 rubles.

Golden mean

When choosing a digital device, we rarely pay attention to the cheapest options. Therefore, many buyers prefer the golden mean - not too expensive and quite functional devices

Avita EG1018R

The device is equipped with a radar detector, has high video resolution and maintains image quality when zoomed in. The recorder is also equipped with a voice warning function, which each driver can configure at his own discretion.