An intersection controlled by signals or signs to assign right-of-way is called what?

• A. A roundabout
• B. An uncontrolled intersection
• C. A pedestrian crossing
• D. A controlled intersection

Answer: (D)

When traffic devices such as lights or signs determine who goes first, the intersection is described as controlled. The presence of these signals or signs means you must follow them to know when to stop, when to yield, and when it’s safe to proceed. This is exactly what defines the control of the intersection. The other terms describe different situations: a roundabout is a specific circular layout with its own yielding rules, an uncontrolled intersection has no signals or signs, and a pedestrian crossing focuses on marked crosswalks rather than how the intersection is controlled.