If the lion standing in front of you is staring at you motionless, it means that you are within the warning distance. At this time, the correct way is to stand still, don't bend over, don't escape, just fight quietly. If you bow your head or squat down, the lion will feel like its usual prey and will pounce on it. If you run away, the lion will increase your confidence to conquer you and will pounce on you.
If you meet a lion head on, the distance between them is less than the critical distance. At this time, what you can do is to hold your head with your arms, protect your throat, minimize the harm that the lion does to your body, and call for help. It seems that the chances of meeting each other on domestic roads are not high. Is it from the zoo? If you are a star, you can sign it as a souvenir. Ha ha!