What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?
Official question from the Israeli Ministry of Transport pool · Category: Safety
- Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
- Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
- The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
- Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.