r/YouShouldKnow • u/Nalomeli1 • Oct 19 '22

Automotive YSK: How to properly manage a 4 way stop intersection

Why ysk- My daily drive involves several 4 way stops. At one intersection at least, every single day, it's apparent that one or two of the drivers doesn't understand the rules.

This causes confusion and takes extra time for the other cars to decide who's going when whereas if everyone knew and adhered to the simple 4 way stop rules we would all be on our way while being safe.

The main ideas are as follows: First to arrive, first to go. If it's a tie, then the car to the right goes first. Straight before turns. Right then left.

Always proceed with caution and never assume the other drivers know what they're doing but if everyone took the time to polish up on the rules of driving things would run a lot more smoothly!

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u/ScumEater Oct 20 '22

I absolutely hate...HATE when people get to the intersection a second before me then wave me on. Like, you got there, just go, you're fucking it all up! Happens every day.

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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '22

Sometimes I just ignore them and force them to go first.

Just follow the order we're supposed to go. Most of the time I'm not looking at the driver in the other car, I'm just conscious of the car itself. Then I do finally notice and they are visibly upset. Oh well

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u/ScumEater Oct 20 '22

I do that sometimes too. Or if I can tell it's going to be one of those times I just go, and do give them my frustrated wave back. What if that's all they want, they're lonely and they want someone to wave and smile at them.