How to Yield When Turning Left, Right, or Going Straight?
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When turning left, yield to oncoming vehicles going straight. When turning right, yield to vehicles turning left from the opposite direction and those going straight on the left side. Generally, turning vehicles should yield to those going straight. The following explains driving straight from a left-turn lane: 1. Driving straight from a left-turn lane is a traffic violation: Vehicles must strictly adhere to traffic signals and road markings when passing through intersections. Driving straight through an intersection from a left-turn lane will be penalized as "failing to drive in the designated lane." 2. According to traffic regulations: This behavior is classified as "failing to drive in the prescribed lane" and penalties vary depending on the road type. On highways or urban expressways, drivers will receive 3 demerit points and a fine for not driving in the designated lane.
Having driven for over a decade, I've learned that yielding at intersections boils down to three key things: Turning vehicles must yield to those going straight—especially when making a left turn against oncoming traffic; you must wait patiently. When turning right and encountering a left-turning vehicle from the opposite direction, even if they're moving slowly, let them go first since crossing lanes is riskier for them. Another easily overlooked scenario is at uncontrolled intersections (no traffic lights)—always yield to vehicles suddenly appearing from your right, following the "right-hand rule." Of course, extra caution is needed for pedestrians and cyclists, particularly at night with poor visibility. I used to be impatient too, nearly sideswiping a taxi going straight once. Now I’ve wised up—I’d rather wait ten extra seconds than rush those three.