How to Safely Pass Oncoming Vehicles in Adverse Weather Conditions Such as Rain, Snow, or Fog?
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Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or fog can lead to poor visibility or slippery roads, negatively impacting a driver's judgment and operation. When passing oncoming vehicles, it is essential to reduce speed, maintain a sufficient safe distance, and proceed at a low speed. If necessary, stop to yield the right of way, avoiding any attempts to rush or accelerate around the other vehicle. Below are key precautions for passing oncoming vehicles: 1. When driving on roads without central barriers or centerlines and encountering an oncoming vehicle, reduce speed, keep to the right, and maintain a necessary safe distance from other vehicles and pedestrians. 2. When encountering an oncoming vehicle on a road with obstacles, the vehicle on the obstructed side should yield to the unobstructed vehicle. If the obstructed vehicle has already entered the obstacle section while the unobstructed vehicle has not, the obstructed vehicle proceeds first. On narrow slopes, the vehicle going uphill has the right of way. If the downhill vehicle is already halfway while the uphill vehicle has not started ascending, the downhill vehicle proceeds first. On narrow mountain roads without a centerline, the vehicle farther from the mountainside has the right of way. 3. When encountering an oncoming vehicle at night, switch to low-beam headlights at least 150 meters away. Use low beams when passing non-motorized vehicles on narrow roads or bridges.
