Before you enter an intersection, you must look for:

Before entering an intersection, it is crucial to be aware of all potential hazards and traffic participants to ensure safe navigation. This includes everything around the intersection that could influence your path or require your attention.

By looking for crossing pedestrians, you are ensuring that individuals who may be legally walking across the road are given the right of way, thereby preventing accidents. Additionally, monitoring for approaching vehicles from both the left and the right is essential, as vehicles could be coming from either direction and may not have the right of way. This awareness helps you react appropriately to any vehicle that might be moving into the intersection or the surrounding area.

Not considering vehicles from both directions can lead to dangerous situations, especially at busy intersections where multiple lanes might be active. Therefore, being attentive to crossing pedestrians and vehicles approaching from both the left and the right contributes to overall traffic safety and effective decision-making when navigating through intersections.