Should Straight-Going Vehicles Yield to Left or Right Turns?
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Straight-going vehicles do not need to yield to left or right turns. The correct yielding rule is that turning vehicles should yield to straight-going vehicles, whether it's a left turn or a right turn. Under normal driving conditions, turning vehicles should always yield to straight-going vehicles. This is mainly because straight-going vehicles are usually on the main road, while turning vehicles are merging into the main road, and merging vehicles need to yield to vehicles on the main road. Vehicle yielding rules: Large vehicles yield to small vehicles: Large trucks should yield to small vehicles. Turning vehicles yield to straight-going vehicles: Turning motor vehicles should yield to straight-going vehicles and pedestrians. Right-turning vehicles yield to left-turning vehicles: For vehicles traveling in opposite directions, right-turning vehicles should yield to left-turning vehicles. Downhill vehicles yield to uphill vehicles: The vehicle going uphill has the right of way. All vehicles should yield to special vehicles: Including police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles. Intersection yielding precautions: At intersections marked with yield lines, vehicles must slow down or stop to yield to vehicles on the main road. These lines should be used in conjunction with yield signs. Unless under special circumstances, yield signs and markings must be set up simultaneously. Yield lines consist of two parallel dashed lines and an inverted triangle, all in white.
As a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience, I frequently encounter intersection conflicts. Generally, vehicles going straight don't need to yield to those turning left or right; turning vehicles must yield to through traffic. For example, at an unsignalized intersection when I'm proceeding straight, if there's an opposing car turning left, it should let me pass first. Right-turning vehicles must also stop to allow through traffic and pedestrians to cross safely. Experience has taught me that ignoring this rule often leads to accidents - I once witnessed a right-turning car failing to yield, resulting in a rear-end collision with injuries. Extra caution is needed during rainy conditions when roads are slippery; reduce speed early and scan surroundings carefully. Remember: yielding to through traffic when turning is a fundamental safety principle that protects both yourself and others - never risk safety to save time.
