Vehicle Right-of-Way Mnemonic?
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Vehicle right-of-way mnemonics are as follows: 1. Yield to vehicles coming from the right; 2. Turning motor vehicles yield to straight-moving motor vehicles; 3. For vehicles traveling in opposite directions, right-turning vehicles yield to left-turning vehicles. Here is relevant knowledge about vehicle right-of-way: 1. Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and engineering rescue vehicles: These vehicles may use sirens and warning lights; provided safety is ensured, they are not restricted by driving routes, directions, speeds, or traffic signals, and other vehicles and pedestrians should yield. 2. Water sprinklers, sweepers, and other motor vehicles: These vehicles are not restricted by lane divisions when not impeding other vehicles, but must not drive against the flow of traffic.
I remember after years of driving, the most useful mantra is 'Straight has the right, turns must yield; right side first, pedestrians rule'. Specifically, vehicles going straight have the highest priority, turning vehicles must give way; at intersections where both roads are minor, remember to let the vehicle on the right go first; pedestrians always have the right of way, no matter the situation you must stop and wait. For example, last week I passed through an unsignalized intersection, and saw a car wanting to turn left while I was going straight—it dutifully yielded to me, which is exactly where the mantra proves its worth. Without such rules, it's easy to argue or cause accidents, especially during rush hour. Following these rules increases safety and even saves fuel. In short, memorizing these simple lines benefits both new and experienced drivers, and making it a habit can prevent 90% of accidents. Driving isn't about speed, it's about who knows the rules better.
