What should be noted when driving a motor vehicle following the preceding vehicle to make a right turn?
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When driving a motor vehicle following the preceding vehicle to make a right turn, the following should be noted: 1. Note 1: The preceding vehicle may stop. 2. Note 2: There may be bicycles going straight in the blind spot on the right side. 3. Note 3: Pedestrians may suddenly enter the crosswalk in front of your vehicle. Information about motor vehicles is as follows: 1. Motor vehicle: The English name is MV (abbreviation for Motor-Vehicle), which means "motor vehicles" in Chinese. It refers to wheeled vehicles driven or towed by power devices, used for passenger transport, goods transport, or special operations on roads, as well as some amusement facilities (such as electric balance bikes, electric scooters, electric bicycles, etc.). 2. Classification: Can be classified into cars and car trains, motorcycles and mopeds, tractor transport units, wheeled special machinery vehicles, and electric vehicles, etc.
I've been driving for over twenty years, and what I fear most when following the car ahead to make a right turn is getting too close. I'm used to keeping a distance of three to five meters, just in case the car in front brakes suddenly or there's some obstacle, so I have time to react. When turning right, you have to pay special attention to the pedestrian signal—wait until the light turns green and all pedestrians have crossed before moving, otherwise accidents can easily happen. Once on a rainy day when the road was slippery, I followed too closely and almost crashed, so since then I've been even more careful. At city intersections, there are lots of people, and elderly or children crossing the street move slowly, so slowing down is a must. Don’t forget to glance at the right-side rearview mirror—people often pop out from the bike lane. Reduce speed before turning; don’t rush. Right turns have a larger radius, so keep your movements steady.
As a new driver, I always get nervous when following the car in front to make a right turn. My instructor taught me to maintain a two-second following distance by counting 'one thousand one' to 'one thousand two' to leave enough space for safety. When turning right, always check the pedestrian crosswalk and make sure no one is crossing before proceeding. Pay special attention to the blind spot on the right side, as children or electric bikes can suddenly appear. I keep my speed below 20 km/h to avoid being unable to stop in time. Don’t rush the turn—always ensure the traffic signal permits it. I remember one rainy day when I forgot to slow down, and the car skidded—it was terrifying. It’s all about forming good habits; safety comes first.
