Stop & Go

Not to be preachy or anything, but as Houstonist has made our way around the city lately, we've noticed that some of our fellow Houstonians are having a little trouble with the concept of what to do when traffic lights are out — a common problem these days. In a word, when the traffic lights are dark, you must treat the intersection as a four-way stop. That means a few things: First, you must stop, not just slow down a bit. Second, take turns — if you weren't the first one to stop at an intersection, you shouldn't be the first to go. And third, be very careful, because most people aren't considerate enough to follow the first two rules. Most of all, be safe: Unsignaled intersections can be dangerous, especially when most everyone has other things on their minds and is trying to charge all their household appliances up while driving. Trust us, it ain't pretty.