What Does Oncoming Traffic Mean?

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Oncoming traffic refers to the situation when a driver encounters vehicles coming from the opposite direction while driving, hence the term "oncoming traffic." "Oncoming traffic has the right of way" means that on narrow roads during oncoming traffic, vehicles that can yield must give way to vehicles that cannot yield. "Yield to oncoming traffic" is a type of traffic regulatory sign indicating that vehicles facing the sign must stop and let the opposing vehicles pass first. Precautions for oncoming traffic: 1. Carefully observe traffic signals and signs during oncoming traffic; 2. Reduce speed in advance when visibility is poor; 3. Avoid using emergency brakes or suddenly accelerating during oncoming traffic; 4. Avoid oncoming traffic near obstacles; 5. Avoid oncoming traffic in complex locations such as narrow bridges or narrow roads; 6. Avoid not turning off high beams during nighttime oncoming traffic.