Do I need to watch the traffic lights when driving on the auxiliary road?
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Auxiliary roads need to observe the traffic lights on the main road. When entering the main road from the auxiliary road, you should watch the straight-going signal lights of the main road, i.e., you can enter the main road when the signal light is green. Before entering the auxiliary road, you need to carefully observe the traffic lights. The method to check the traffic lights when entering the main road from the auxiliary road is as follows: 1. If there are no traffic lights when entering the main road from the auxiliary road: you can turn on the left turn signal and follow the green light traffic flow to enter the main road; 2. If there are traffic light turn indicators on the auxiliary road: you must drive according to the traffic light instructions; 3. Function: Generally, the main function of this light is to allow vehicles on the auxiliary road to directly enter the left-turn lane. If you want to turn left and go straight on the main road, you can merge when the green light is on, but you need to pay attention to the vehicles on the main road.
I remember the first time I drove on a city feeder road, I was still wondering: since this isn't a main road, can I ignore the traffic lights? Then my colleague told me that as long as there are traffic signals installed on the feeder road, you must follow the rules just like on a main road, because they're there to coordinate traffic flow and prevent collisions. Once at an intersection, I was in a hurry to turn and didn't check the light, nearly brushing against a pedestrian—luckily I braked in time. Since then, I've developed a habit: whether it's a feeder road or an avenue, as long as the light is on, I obediently stop or proceed. This isn't just about avoiding traffic violations (like running a red light, which costs at least 6 points on your license), but more about protecting myself and others. At night when there's less traffic, feeder roads might feel more free, but when visibility is poor, you've got to keep an eye on those lights even more. In short, safe driving starts with watching the lights.
