At a Crossroads, Should the Left Yield to the Right or the Right Yield to the Left?
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Left yields to the right. Related explanation: 1. Regulation basis: According to Article 52 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": When a motor vehicle passes through an intersection without traffic signal control or traffic police command, in addition to complying with the provisions of Items (2) and (3) of Article 51, it shall also comply with the following provisions: If there are traffic signs or markings controlling the right of way, the party with priority shall proceed first; if there are no traffic signs or markings controlling the right of way, stop and look before entering the intersection, and yield to vehicles coming from the right. 2. Extension: In the case where motor vehicles on both the left and right sides are changing lanes towards the middle simultaneously, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right to change lanes first. This is for safety considerations, as if a collision occurs between the two vehicles, the vehicle on the right might be hit on the driver's side, hence the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Similarly, at a crossroads without traffic lights, vehicles going straight must also yield to vehicles coming from their right-hand direction going straight. Otherwise, in the event of a collision, full responsibility is undeniable.
