What is the three-yield mnemonic of 'yield right to left, yield turning to straight'?
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Turning vehicles must yield to vehicles going straight. When both vehicles are going straight, the vehicle coming from the right side of the road has the right of way. The left-side vehicle must yield to the right-side vehicle. When vehicles are coming from opposite directions, a right-turning vehicle must yield to a left-turning vehicle. According to regulations, traffic should proceed as follows: Designated lanes: At intersections with designated lanes, enter the appropriate lane based on your intended direction of travel. Entering a roundabout: When preparing to enter a roundabout, yield to vehicles already within the roundabout. When turning left: Turn from the left side of the intersection center point. Activate the turn signal when turning, and use low beams when driving at night.
As a new driver who just got my license, I have a deep understanding of the 'three-yield rule': 'right turn yields to left turn, left turn yields to straight.' It essentially means that at intersections without traffic lights, right-turning vehicles must wait for left-turning and straight-going vehicles to pass first, while left-turning vehicles must yield to straight-going ones. When I first started driving, I was always nervous at intersections. Once, when making a right turn at a crossroad, I got overwhelmed by the heavy traffic and almost collided with a left-turning car, which scared me into slamming the brakes. Later, my instructor repeatedly drilled this rule into me, and I memorized it until it became second nature. Now when driving, I always check my mirrors more often, observe my surroundings, and only move when it's safe. This rule protects everyone, making it less likely for beginners like me to make mistakes, especially during rush hours when traffic is heavy. Remembering it makes driving safer and more civilized.
