What does 'straight ahead yields to right turn, right turn yields to left turn' mean?
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Yielding to vehicles coming from the right side of the road, and right-turning vehicles from the opposite direction must yield to left-turning vehicles. The traffic regulations for motor vehicles passing through signal-controlled intersections are as follows: 1. Rule one: At intersections with marked lanes, enter the appropriate lane based on the intended direction of travel; 2. Rule two: Vehicles preparing to enter a roundabout must yield to vehicles already inside the intersection; 3. Rule three: When turning left, turn from the left side near the center point of the intersection. Turn signals must be activated when turning, and low beams must be used when driving at night; 4. Rule four: When encountering a green light, pass through in sequence; 5. Rule five: When encountering a red light, stop in sequence behind the stop line. Vehicles without a stop line must stop outside the intersection.
When I first started driving, I was also confused. Later, an experienced driver told me this rule: at intersections without traffic lights, vehicles going straight generally have the right of way. Vehicles turning right must yield to those going straight—this is called 'yielding right turn to straight.' As for yielding left, it means if you're making a left turn, you must yield to oncoming vehicles going straight to avoid collisions. The key is safety—preventing chaos at intersections by following these rules reduces accidents significantly. I always pay extra attention at intersections, slow down, and ensure it's safe before proceeding. This is especially important during urban morning rush hours—don’t rush ahead; patience is key. Remembering this sequence helps build good habits, reducing tickets and fender benders.
