Many drivers believe that driving is safe as long as they follow the instructions of the traffic lights. However, this is not the case. Today, let's take a look at what safety details are easily overlooked that can lead to accidents, even at light-controlled traffic light entrances.
First of all, when a vehicle approaches a traffic light intersection, many drivers will rush to speed through because of the green light ahead. But doing so often ignores vehicles that may be being released in other directions, especially non-motorized vehicles. These vehicles may not be able to observe your vehicle in time due to their slow speed or obstructed vision, which can lead to accidents. Therefore, when approaching a traffic light intersection, regardless of whether the light ahead is green or not, the driver should slow down in advance and move his right foot to the brake pedal. This not only helps to brake in time, but also prepares for possible unexpected situations.
Second, some intersections may have multiple signal lights, such as pie lights and left-turn arrow lights. When the pie light turns green, while the vehicle can go straight, the vehicle on the left waiting to turn left may block your view. At this time, if a non-motorized vehicle suddenly intrudes into view, the driver may have an accident because he cannot react. To avoid this, drivers should keep an eye out for gaps between parked vehicles on the left when approaching an intersection, or watch for signs of slowing down for oncoming vehicles. Once an abnormality is detected, slow down immediately to ensure safety before passing.
In addition, when encountering multiple straight lanes at intersections in the same direction and a green light ahead, some drivers will blindly overtake vehicles traveling in the same direction. However, doing so creates blind spots and increases the risk of collisions with non-motorized vehicles. At junctions, safety always comes first, and drivers should avoid risking overtaking in order to be in a hurry.
In addition, some drivers may try to grab the green light in order to be in a hurry. However, doing so may result in an accident in which vehicles or non-motorized vehicles in other directions do not have time to react. At the same time, if there is not enough time at the green light, slamming the brakes may lead to a rear-end collision with the rear car, especially if the rear car is a large car, and the consequences can be even more serious. Therefore, when approaching the traffic light intersection, the driver should reasonably judge whether it is safe to pass according to the traffic situation and avoid the danger caused by grabbing the green light.
In short, at the traffic light entrance, drivers need to be vigilant and pay attention to various possible safety hazards. In addition to following the instructions of the traffic lights, you should also pay attention to the dynamics of other vehicles and non-motorized vehicles, and control the speed and distance of vehicles reasonably. Only in this way can we ensure driving safety and avoid accidents. If you find these suggestions helpful, please like and follow them!