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I had to go through a busy junction recently where the traffic lights weren't working and it occurred to me how well people negotiate these situations. Essentially by doing what they should be doing anyway; paying attention, slowing down where appropriate, communicating with other road users and, by and large, giving way to the more vulnerable.
I mentioned this situation to a couple of trainees, asking what they would do in that situation, because the answers are so relevant to what they should do all the time.
And it made me wonder to what extent being made to be 'good', that is, obey signals, stick to the rules, removes people's ability just to be good, to be considerate and cautious and aware. I know there are discussions about this, about signal-free junctions and so on.