Should the downhill vehicle yield to the uphill vehicle on a narrow ramp?
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On a narrow ramp, the downhill vehicle should yield to the uphill vehicle. Below is an introduction to hill-start parking: Concept: Hill-start parking is a key assessment point in driver's license tests. Test Requirements: The test requires parking at a fixed position on a slope with a gradient ≥10% and a length ≥30 meters, examining the coordination of steering, braking, and clutch operation. The aim is to train drivers to accurately judge the vehicle's position and correctly use the brake, gear, and clutch to meet the needs of parking and starting on uphill sections. Operation: Upon hearing the instruction for "hill-start parking," immediately turn on the right turn signal and steer the vehicle towards the right side of the road. As the vehicle approaches the roadside, slightly turn the steering wheel to the left, then quickly correct it to the right to align the vehicle parallel to the roadside, maintaining a distance within 50cm (using the white line of the parking spot ahead as a reference, without crossing the white line).
I've been driving for over a decade with extensive experience in mountainous areas, so I'm quite familiar with this kind of slope situation. On narrow slopes, downhill vehicles should indeed yield to uphill vehicles—it's basic traffic knowledge and rules. Once an uphill vehicle stops, restarting is particularly difficult, especially for manual transmission cars which are prone to rolling back and causing accidents. I remember one time on a narrow mountain road, I proactively yielded to an uphill truck, avoiding a potential collision. Safety comes first—downhill vehicles should preferably pull over at a safe spot or reverse to a wider area, using lights to signal the other party. This not only reduces congestion but also demonstrates civilized driving etiquette. Making this a habit in daily driving can save a lot of trouble.
