How to proceed straight through an intersection?
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Pay attention to the in-car voice announcements. The straight-through intersection maneuver comes with a voice prompt: 'Proceed straight through intersection.' After the voice prompt, lightly tap the brake with your right foot to decelerate. Turn your head to look left and right to observe traffic conditions on both sides ahead, paying attention to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians to ensure safety. When approaching the crosswalk at the intersection, lightly tap the brake again with your right foot to decelerate. Then, turn your head first to the left and then to the right to observe traffic conditions on both sides ahead. Once you have passed the crosswalk on the opposite side of the intersection, the straight-through intersection maneuver is considered complete. Under safe conditions, lightly press the accelerator with your foot to appropriately increase speed.
When driving straight through intersections, I always slow down early and proceed cautiously - a lesson learned from a decade of driving experience. I observe traffic lights from far away, stopping immediately if they turn red, and even when green, I first check both sides for any vehicles or pedestrians darting out. Once, in a hurry, I nearly hit a red-light-running electric scooter, and since then I've doubled my vigilance: maintaining steady speed without sudden acceleration, scanning surroundings via mirrors, especially blind spots. Most intersection accidents occur during sudden braking or distractions, so I stay fully focused, never touching my phone. Safety comes first, far more important than punctuality. During rain or at night when it's riskier, I turn on headlights for better visibility, never cutting lanes, patiently waiting until pedestrians completely cross.
