Let us now consider the topic of ‘yielding the right of way’ as another important driving safety tip. ‘Yielding the right of way’ has several meanings and surprisingly the law never grants the right of way. Instead it simply states when the right of way must be yielded! The following are examples of when a driver should yield the right of way :
- At a yield sign;
- To pedestrians in a crosswalk;
- To persons using a seeing eye guide dog;
- To persons using a white cane with or without a red tip;
- At uncontrolled intersections where vehicles are already in the intersection;
- At “T” intersections where you must yield to vehicles on the through road;
- When turning left in which case you must yield to oncoming pedestrians, cars, etc.;
- When driving on an unpaved road that intersections with a paved road; and
- When returning to the roadway after the car is parked.
The best rule of thumb in situations that require drivers to yield is first and foremost – never assume that the other driver intends to yield to you and never attempt to force your way into traffic.
Too, try to anticipate the actions of the other drivers around you and remember that one of the best ways to avoid a collision is to yield to other drivers.
Finally, always be courteous and conscientious to the drivers around you. Happy driving – and be safe out there.
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