T-intersection
1 of 1noun/ˈtiːɪntərˌsɛkʃən/
Forms:T-intersections
1
a junction where one road ends and meets another at a right angle, resembling the shape of the letter T
A T-intersection is a place where one road meets another but does not continue straight, forming a T shape. The road that ends must turn left or right onto the crossing road. These intersections are usually controlled by stop signs or traffic lights to help vehicles move safely. T-intersections are common in cities, neighborhoods, and rural areas, connecting different roads while managing traffic flow.
- At the end of Main Street, there's a T-intersection with Elm Avenue.
- Drivers must yield to traffic from both directions when approaching a T-intersection without a stop sign.
- Turning left at a busy T-intersection requires patience and careful observation.
- The city installed a new traffic light at the T-intersection to improve safety.
- Residents petitioned the local council to install speed bumps near the T-intersection to reduce accidents.