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Introduction
Because I have only driven a car in Europe and the in USA I can only compair the USA traffic regulations with those of Europe.
Traffic regulations in the USA are in general just like anywhere in the world. (Depending where you live: In the USA they drive on the right side of the road.) Every US state has it own legislation and laws and what is legal in one one state might be illegal in another. There are however some regulations with are valid for most states.
Turn on red
When approaching a traffic light you are allowed to make a right turn even when the signal is red.
But before you do so you must come to a full stop and check that there is no traffic on the intersection.
Of cause when you see a NO TURN ON RED sign you must stop and wait for the traffic light to become green.
4 way stops
At many crossings (and also at T-junctions) you will see a red Stop sign with a smaller "STOP 4 WAY" sign.
In that case you have to come to a full stop and give way to cars already waiting at the intersection.
They you may proceed.
So basically the rule is "first in, first out".
When two cars arrive simultaneously the right of way goes to the car on the right.
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