page_title: Uncontrolled intersection
section_title: Uncontrolled 4-way intersection
hierarchical_section_title: Uncontrolled intersection / Uncontrolled 4-way intersection
caption_attribution_description: English: An uncontrolled intersection in Melbourne, Australia.
context_page_description: In general, there are two types of intersections including signalized and unsignalized intersections. An uncontrolled intersection is a road intersection where no traffic lights, road markings or signs are used to indicate the right-of-way. They are found in either residential neighborhoods or in rural areas. While the intersection itself is unmarked, warning signs or lights may be present to alert drivers to it.
context_section_description: At uncontrolled 4-way intersections the common rules are
  give way to traffic approaching from the passenger's side (i.e. from the right in countries that drive on the right-hand side, rule known as priority to the right, and vice versa)
  however, this may be the opposite depending on the local laws
  turning traffic with crossing paths usually gives way to traffic driving straight through in the opposite direction
  drivers opposite one another and both turning in their same direction, e.g. both drivers turning to their right (in countries that drive on the right-hand side), do not need to give way to one another as their paths will not cross.
  Common practice dictates that drivers will treat the intersection as if they have a give way (yield) sign and look both directions for cross-traffic to avoid any accidents with motorists who did not recognize or did not follow the uncontrolled intersection rule.
caption: An uncontrolled intersection in suburban Melbourne, Australia
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