The proper procedure for driving in a storm when traffic lights are out

I am getting really frustrated here, people. When the traffic lights are out during a storm, you first of all are required by law to STOP. Yes, you must stop at the traffic light. Just because the light is out does not mean you get to blow through the intersection. A dark traffic light does not in any way translate to "green." That said, the next thing you must do is wait. TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC DO NOT GO AT ONCE! Hello? What is wrong with people out here? It goes around to the right. The lanes to your right go, then the lanes to the right of them go, then the lanes to the right of them go and THEN YOU GET TO GO. ONE DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC AT A TIME GETS TO GO, and the right of way goes according to THE RIGHT. That would be counter-clockwise for you idiot Arizonans. No wonder I pay so damn much for auto insurance here!