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Difficulty: MediumTraffic Light Signals

When approaching an intersection where all traffic control signal lights are completely dark due to a power outage, a driver is legally required to treat the intersection as an all-way stop.

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True. An intersection with a completely dark or unlit traffic light due to a power outage must be treated as an all-way stop.
Under traffic safety laws, an intersection with non-functioning, unlit traffic signals operates as an all-way stop. Drivers on all approaching lanes must come to a complete stop prior to entering the intersection and yield right-of-way in accordance with standard four-way stop rules.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the status of the traffic signal lights
The traffic light signals are completely dark and non-operational due to a power outage.
Traffic regulations specify emergency fallback procedures when electrical signals fail completely.
2
Apply the statutory rule for dark traffic signals
Treat the intersection as an all-way stop.
When signals are unlit, every approach converts legally into a stop-sign controlled intersection.
3
Execute the stop and right-of-way procedure
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, yield to vehicles that stopped first or to the vehicle on the right if arriving simultaneously, then proceed safely.
Maintains orderly intersection navigation and prevents broadside collisions.

Key Concept

Unlit Traffic Signal Protocol (Power Outage)
Estimated Time:45s
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Traffic Light Signals

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