Should Left-Turning Vehicles Yield to Right-Turning Vehicles?
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If two vehicles are traveling in opposite directions, the right-turning motor vehicle must yield to the left-turning vehicle. This is because left-turning vehicles have a longer trajectory. If the right-turning vehicle does not yield, the left-turning vehicle would have to stop in the middle of the intersection for an extended period, disrupting the normal flow of other vehicles. Therefore, left-turning vehicles have the right of way. According to traffic regulations, if a collision occurs because the right-turning vehicle fails to yield, the right-turning vehicle bears full responsibility. In addition to the "right-turning vehicles yield to left-turning vehicles" rule, when motor vehicles pass through intersections without traffic signals or police direction, they must also adhere to the following rules: Right-of-Way Principle: When two vehicles approach from intersecting directions and both intend to go straight, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right. Turning Vehicles Yield to Straight Vehicles: At an intersection, vehicles turning left (or right) must yield to vehicles going straight. If there are traffic signs or markings indicating priority, the vehicle with the right of way proceeds first.