At this blind junction you must stop _________.

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Blind junctions are dangerous since they greatly limit your ability to see the road you're trying to enter. Blind junctions are frequently seen in residential areas with little traffic or in quiet country lanes. A stop sign may be present at a blind junction in busier areas, requiring drivers to stop immediately before the stop line on the road before proceeding through the junction.

When approaching and navigating a blind junction, you should:

- Slowly approach the blind junction and be ready to stop in case a person crosses the street in front of your vehicle.\

- If there is a give way line or stop line, stop right before it.

- When you come to a stop, scan left and right at least twice, determining what you can and cannot see.

- Release a little pressure from the brake pedal to let your car move ahead very slowly.

- Continue to glance left and right while moving slowly and continuously forward over the junction line.

- If your actions would obstruct an oncoming vehicle, be ready to stop right away.

- Once you have stopped, approaching vehicles will either pass you or may stop to let you out. Always check the area to make sure it's safe before moving.

- You might need to turn around and go back into the junction you're trying to exit in the unlikely event that your actions block the road.

- If you do have to reverse, be sure it's safe to do so by scanning your surroundings, particularly your blind spots, before you move the car. Whenever possible, begin by scanning the direction of travel (out of the rear window).