How should you treat an intersection where the traffic signals are not functioning?

When traffic signals are not functioning, the correct approach is to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. This means that all vehicles must come to a complete stop and yield the right of way according to traffic rules designed for stop signs. This ensures that all drivers have a clear understanding of how to proceed safely and orderly through the intersection, reducing the risk of accidents.

Treating it as a four-way stop allows vehicles arriving at the intersection to take turns based on the order of arrival. In situations where two or more vehicles arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way, fostering a systematic method for navigating the intersection.

The other choices suggest actions that could lead to confusion and potential accidents among drivers. Proceeding without stopping can create dangerous situations as other drivers may not expect a vehicle to ignore the standard rules of the road at a non-functioning signal. Yielding to vehicles on your left does not align with standard traffic practices at intersections without signals. Turning around and finding an alternate route may be impractical and unnecessary when clear rules for handling the intersection exist.