A driver should:

Although the right-of-way rules provide a guide to determine who should yield the right-of-way at an intersection, no one should assume they automatically have the right-of-way. The situation and circumstances at an intersection must always be considered. Drivers should yield their legal right-of-way if it can help prevent a collision.

• Assume all drivers automatically obey the right-of-way rules.
• Assume most drivers obey the right-of-way rules.
• Always be prepared to yield the right-of-way.