How to distinguish between 'meeting vehicle has priority' and 'yield to meeting vehicle'?
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You can directly distinguish them by their signs. The 'yield to meeting vehicle' sign is a red circle, while the 'meeting vehicle has priority' sign is a blue square. In traffic signs, red indicates prohibition. The direction of the arrow that is not red has priority. Circular signs mean 'yield to meeting vehicle', while square signs mean 'meeting vehicle has priority'. It's important to note that you should not apply emergency braking, as it can impact the vehicle's braking system and increase the load on the chassis and engine.
When I first started learning to drive, I was particularly confused about this rule. Later, I studied carefully at the driving school and learned that 'priority to oncoming traffic' means you have the right of way on narrow roads, and the other party must let you pass first; while 'yield to oncoming traffic' means you need to pull over and let others go. This distinction is common on mountain or rural roads, and you need to judge by road signs—for example, the red inverted triangle sign is a yield sign. Safe driving should not be taken lightly. When I drive on narrow roads, I always slow down and flash my lights to signal, to avoid rushing and causing accidents. Remember: the wider side usually yields to the narrower side. Beginners should practice more on empty roads, and with time, they will get familiar with it.