What is the test for approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Kimber v. Wong, 2012 BCSC 783 (CanLII):
As he approached the intersection the plaintiff ought to have observed the stopped vehicles to his left. A prudent driver should anticipate that there is a reason for traffic to his left being stopped at an uncontrolled intersection: Clark v. Stricker, 2001 BCSC 657.
Furthermore, because cyclists are less visible and more vulnerable than other road users, they must take reasonable care to ensure that they see and are seen by oncoming traffic: Hersh v. Stinson, [1992] B.C.J. No. 1428 (S.C.).
A cyclist passing a line of stationary cars on his left and entering an intersection is undertaking a dangerous manoeuvre and has a duty to take care to maintain a proper lookout: Chang v. Thandi, [1987] B.C.J. No. 1200 (S.C.).
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