Broadside collisions often occur in intersections. Make sure to do the following to avoid getting in broadside accidents:
1. Broadside collisions often occur in intersections. Make sure to do the following to avoid getting in broadside accidents:
2. Carefully scan intersections before entering them when the light turns green or after stopping at a stop sign.
3. Wait 2-3 seconds before entering an intersection after the light turns green or after stopping at a stop sign in case anyone runs a red light or stop sign.
4. Scan incoming traffic before turning left through traffic.
5. Scan the nearest oncoming lane for left turners when approaching an intersection.
6. Stop at yellow lights instead of speeding through them. Oncoming left turners may assume you will stop, and you can T-bone them if you don’t.