Reasons it's a good idea.

1. You stay in the flow of traffic. If you pass on the right or the cross walk you put yourself into another street and have to remerge into traffic.

2. Cars see you more often than not and you're already taking the lane on the other side of the intersection. Staying visible keeps you safe.

3. You're less likely to be hit by a car in your lane turning right into the intersection on the spur of the moment.


I slow down if the light has turned green as I pull up. I don't try to overtake cars.

If it's a really busy and large intersection I usually stop.