Rules:
Drivers turning left must yield to vehicles going straight.
Drivers turning straight usually have the right-of-way over vehicles turning straight.
Right-turning vehicles usually have the right-of-way over left-turning vehicles, all other things being equal.
Why it’s difficult: When multiple vehicles are approaching at roughly the same time, and some are turning while others are going straight, applying all these rules simultaneously can be a real mind trick. For example, if a car going straight approaches a car turning right to left at the same time as a car turning left to right and another car turning left to right, who goes first? The situation quickly becomes complicated.
Solution: Play it safe. The car going straight usually has a strong right-of-way. If you’re turning left, always wait for oncoming traffic. When in doubt, yield.
4. Yield signs at multi-lane or complex intersections
A yield sign means that you must give way to vehicles on the road through the intersection.
Rule: You must slow down and yield to traffic on the road you are entering or passing. If there is no traffic, you don’t have to stop, but you should be able to do so if necessary.
Why it’s confusing: Yield signs are sometimes placed in areas with complex traffic patterns (such as merging lanes, multiple-turn opportunities, or intersections with unusual geometry). Drivers may misjudge the speed or distance of oncoming traffic or be unsure which vehicle to yield to in multi-lane situations. Solution
: Always approach a yield sign ready to stop. Carefully assess the traffic on the road you are yielding to. If possible, make eye contact with other drivers.
5. “Implicit Major Roads” vs. “Right Before Left” (common in Europe)
In many European countries, the default rule at intersections without traffic lights is “right before right.”
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