Should a straight-going vehicle yield to a right-turning vehicle?
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Straight-going vehicles have the right of way. When a straight-going vehicle is traveling on the main road and a right-turning vehicle is preparing to merge from the auxiliary road into the main road, the straight-going vehicle on the main road has priority. If there is a right-turn guiding lane and signal, and the right-turning vehicles are released before the straight-going vehicles, the straight-going vehicles must yield to the turning vehicles. In other words, if both right-turning and straight-going vehicles have a green light, but the right-turning vehicles are released first, the straight-going vehicles must yield to the right-turning vehicles. Below are the relevant regulations: Relevant regulations: When a motor vehicle approaches an intersection without traffic signals or traffic police directing traffic, it must stop and look before entering the intersection, yielding to vehicles coming from the right. At intersections controlled by traffic signals: At intersections with designated lanes, vehicles must enter the appropriate lane based on their intended direction; vehicles preparing to enter a roundabout must yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.
I've been driving a private car for over a decade and often encounter this issue on the road. According to traffic regulations, vehicles going straight generally don't need to yield to right-turning vehicles; right-turning vehicles should proactively yield to through traffic, especially at signalized intersections or crossroads. This is because straight-moving vehicles travel at higher speeds with greater direct collision risks, and priority yielding helps prevent rear-end or side-impact accidents. In actual driving situations, I've seen some drivers make hasty right turns without checking mirrors, nearly colliding with through traffic - extremely dangerous behavior. My advice is to always slow down and check rearview mirrors plus blind spots before turning right, only proceeding when through traffic has safely passed. At complex unsignalized intersections, it's even more crucial to develop yielding habits - safety comes first. Remember that post-accident insurance premiums will skyrocket, not to mention time wasted on claims processing. Cultivating this protective habit safeguards both yourself and others, making driving more enjoyable.
