Does the vehicle on the right have priority when both vehicles are going straight?
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Traffic regulations clearly stipulate that at intersections without traffic lights, when two vehicles are going straight, the vehicle on the right has the right of way. Follow traffic rules: when there are traffic signs or markings, yield to the party with priority; when there are no traffic signs or markings, stop and look before entering the intersection, yielding to vehicles coming from the right. Turning motor vehicles should yield to vehicles going straight, and right-turning vehicles from the opposite direction should yield to left-turning vehicles. Road driving regulations: Article 44 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China states that on roads with two or more motor vehicle lanes in the same direction, the left lane is the fast lane and the right lane is the slow lane. Motor vehicles driving in the fast lane should drive at the speed specified for the fast lane; if they cannot reach the specified speed, they should drive in the slow lane.
I've been driving for several years, and when it comes to who has the right of way when two vehicles are going straight, it's important to clarify first! It's not automatic who gets priority; it depends on whether there are traffic lights at the intersection. If there are lights, of course, follow their instructions. In the absence of traffic lights, in most countries like China, the rule is 'yield to the right,' meaning if a vehicle is coming straight from the right, you must stop and let it pass first. And don't forget pedestrians—anytime pedestrians are crossing the road, vehicles must stop and yield, no matter the direction. I remember once waiting at a red light, I almost hit an elderly man rushing across the street—luckily I braked in time. Safety always comes first; never rush when driving. At chaotic intersections, observing your surroundings and driving slowly is key. Practice a few more times, and you'll naturally get the hang of the rules.
