What is the mnemonic for meeting vehicle techniques?
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The mnemonic for meeting vehicle techniques is 'Look, Calculate, Slow'. Here are the details: 1. Look: Look refers to observing the type, speed, and load of the oncoming vehicle, the width of the road ahead, the situation of pedestrians and vehicles on the roadside, parked vehicles, and obstacles. 2. Calculate: Calculate means estimating the approximate position and road occupancy of both vehicles when they meet through observation and comparison, to leave a suitable lateral safety gap. 3. Slow: Slow means reducing speed when meeting vehicles. If conditions are poor as the meeting approaches, control the speed further and avoid blind encounters. If necessary, stop first to ensure a smooth meeting. Also, pay attention to the right-of-way rules and yield reasonably and timely. At night on roads without streetlights or poor lighting, switch from high beams to low beams when meeting vehicles.
The key tips for meeting traffic are quite simple, I remember it's slow down, yield, and observe. When driving, I often encounter narrow sections where I must slow down and let others go first. Especially on mountain roads or rural lanes, slow down 30 meters in advance, turn off high beams to avoid glare, and just use low beams. Also, observing the surroundings is crucial—check mirrors and blind spots. If the oncoming car is speeding, yielding is safer. I suggest beginners practice these scenarios more to avoid sudden braking causing rear-end collisions. Many cars now have blind spot monitoring, but don't rely too much on it—judgment is still key. In short, combine the tips with practical driving to ensure safety is the priority.
