Should the vehicle on the right have the right of way at a T-intersection?
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When there is no traffic command or traffic lights, if your vehicle arrives at the intersection and finds a vehicle approaching from the right, you should yield to the vehicle from the right. Here are the specific details: When there is no vehicle from the right: If your vehicle arrives at the intersection and does not see any vehicle approaching from the right, you should proceed straight as usual. If you suddenly notice a high-speed vehicle approaching from the right after crossing the center line and a collision occurs because you cannot avoid it in time, and if your vehicle also has violations, the responsibility should be shared based on the proportion of fault; both parties may bear equal responsibility or primary and secondary responsibility. When there is a vehicle from the right: If your vehicle arrives at the intersection and does not yield to the vehicle from the right, resulting in a collision, and the other vehicle has violations, the responsibility should be shared based on the proportion of fault; it may be equal responsibility or primary and secondary responsibility.
After driving at T-junctions for so many years, I've encountered many beginners confused about who should yield. According to traffic rules, in the absence of traffic lights, vehicles coming from the right indeed have the right of way. This is called the 'Yield to the Right' principle, primarily to avoid collisions because at intersections, vehicles on the right often have blind spots. If you don't slow down to let them pass, the risk of accidents is higher. In actual driving, I most often remind myself to ease off the accelerator early, check the right rear, and proceed only after confirming it's safe. Remember, if there's a car approaching from the right, stop and let them pass—don't rush. This isn't just about following the law; it also helps cultivate good habits. Plus, with T-junctions being particularly common in cities, especially in the narrow alleys of old urban areas, developing the habit of yielding can reduce accidents and save you the hassle of car repairs later. In short, drive steadily and get home safely.
