Is driving right at a Y-intersection considered going straight or making a right turn?
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Driving right at a Y-intersection is considered going straight. Below are specific details about driving at a Y-intersection: Driving Rules: At a Y-intersection, you should drive toward the upper right direction. If the lane has a straight arrow: If the lane has a straight arrow, it counts as going straight, and you must obey the traffic light. Running a red light will be considered a violation. If the lane has a right-turn arrow: If the lane has a right-turn arrow, it counts as making a right turn, and you do not need to follow the straight traffic light. Below is additional information about Y-intersections: Concept of direction at a fork in the road: Facing forward, there are two or more diverging paths. Intersection: Generally referred to as a crossroad, where two or more roads intersect. Y-intersection: The shape of the road is Y-shaped.
That's an interesting question! With over a decade of driving experience, I often encounter this confusion at Y-intersections. The key is to observe road markings and lane guidance lines: if the arrow on the road indicates straight ahead, even driving diagonally to the right counts as going straight; if it's a right-turn arrow, you must use your turn signal and treat it as a right turn. Some Y-intersections designate the right branch as a straight-through lane, in which case turning right would actually be a violation. Pay special attention to intersections where the main road forks to the right - traffic regulations typically default the right side as the straight-through direction, and failing to signal before turning is highly likely to be caught by cameras. My advice is to slow down when approaching such intersections and keep your eyes peeled for arrow markings on the road.
