How should you respond if a traffic signal is not functioning (dark) at an intersection?

• A. Treat it as a four-way stop, proceed with caution, and yield to the right-of-way rules
• B. Continue through as usual
• C. Wait for a police officer
• D. Turn around

Answer: (A)

When a traffic signal is dark, you must control the intersection yourself by treating it as a four-way stop. Stop at the stop line, look for cross traffic and pedestrians, and then proceed only when it’s safe. The right-of-way rules apply: the first vehicle to arrive goes first; if you arrive at the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right. Proceed with caution and be prepared to stop for other road users. The other choices ignore these safety rules and could cause a crash; turning around or waiting for a police officer indefinitely isn’t the standard approach.