Should You Look Left or Right First When Crossing the Road?
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Whether to look left or right first when crossing the road depends on the traffic direction regulations of the road. In mainland China, vehicles drive on the right side of the road, so you should look left first, then right. In Hong Kong, vehicles drive on the left, so you should look right first, then left. Additional information: 1. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," pedestrians should walk on sidewalks; where there are no sidewalks, they should walk on the side of the road. When crossing at intersections with traffic signals, pedestrians should follow the traffic signals. When crossing at intersections without traffic signals or crosswalks, or when crossing roads without pedestrian facilities, pedestrians should ensure safety before proceeding. 2. Citizens must use crosswalks when crossing the road and are prohibited from jaywalking on vehicle lanes. At intersections with pedestrian crossing signals, pedestrians should follow the "red light means stop, green light means go" rule. At intersections without pedestrian crossing signals, pedestrians should still use crosswalks to cross the road. When crossing the road, pay attention to oncoming vehicles: first look left, and when reaching the middle of the crosswalk (road centerline), check for vehicles coming from the right, then cross quickly after confirming there is no danger.
