It is a misconception that little can go wrong when the traffic light turns green. In fact, even then you don’t always have priority. These are the six most common mistakes when the traffic light turns green.
1. Do not look left and right before entering the intersection
As a result, everything is missed, which can cause the most terrible collisions. As a result, an emergency vehicle is sometimes completely overlooked.
2. Forgetting oncoming traffic
At traffic lights without directional arrows, it is not uncommon to forget that oncoming traffic also has a green light. When turning left, these road users have priority over you as traffic going straight ahead. So watch out at these traffic lights.
3. Don’t watch out for cyclists, pedestrians and trams
Cyclists, moped riders, light mopeds and trams that go straight ahead while you turn, also have priority when the light is green. Never rely solely on the wing mirror, looking over your shoulder is a must.
4. Blocking intersections
Many motorists tend to want to quickly leave a traffic light behind them, often without checking whether the intersection is clear. When you block an intersection, no other traffic can pass and you run the risk of a fine of 250 euros. So wait at the stop line until you are sure you can cross. If you do get stuck, you can also stand next to the car in front of you to hinder crossing traffic as little as possible.
5. Drop huge holes
The most annoying drivers are those who don’t join the queue. They stop so far behind the vehicle in front that one less car can get through when the light turns green. There is also a chance that the sensors in the road think that very few cars are waiting and therefore give the green light to other traffic sooner.
6. Do not drive immediately when the light turns green
Texting, calling or doing other things in front of a red traffic light: many motorists are guilty of this. It’s very annoying when you’re behind someone like that. Especially in cities, a traffic light can turn red again in no time. Especially when the sensors in the road surface sense that there is no more traffic due to the space created between the vehicles and the light switches to red even faster.
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