Which has the right of way when vehicles meet on a mountain slope: the ascending or descending vehicle?
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When vehicles meet on a mountain slope, the descending vehicle should yield to the ascending vehicle. Here are the specific details: When both ascending and descending vehicles are at opposite ends of the slope: If the descending vehicle proceeds first, its higher speed could lead to more severe consequences in case of a collision. Conversely, if the ascending vehicle moves first, any potential collision would likely result in less severe outcomes. When both vehicles are at some midpoint on the slope: Requiring the ascending vehicle to stop and yield to the descending vehicle poses greater driving difficulty, especially for novice drivers or vehicles in poor condition, potentially causing stalling (which wastes national resources and slope usage efficiency, and may cause traffic congestion). If the ascending vehicle rolls backward, it might collide with the descending vehicle. In contrast, it's much simpler for the descending vehicle to yield, as it can brake at any time and easily continue descending afterward. Additional information: According to Article 48, Clause 3 of the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": On narrow slopes, the ascending vehicle has the right of way. However, if the descending vehicle has already entered the slope while the ascending vehicle has not yet started ascending, the descending vehicle should proceed first. This regulation considers that ascending vehicles are more prone to stalling, which could lead to traffic accidents.
