Hello. I've read the Highway Code a few times, but I can't seem to find a few things there. I will try to explain the situations and include pictures as well.
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1) Two lanes merge into one (in a built-up area) and there's no road markings (no curved arrow)
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- Who has right of way?
- If people decide to merge in turn, who should move off first (car on the left or on the right)?
I've noticed people usually merge in turn. However, the Highway Code recommends this only if safe and appropriate "when vehicles are travelling at a very low speed, e.g. when approaching road works or a road traffic accident" (rule 134), which is not the case here. I am not able to find anything else on this matter there.
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2) 4 exit mini roundabout - car at 6 o'clock turns right, car at 12 o'clock goes straight ahead (they arrive at the same time)
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- Who has right of way?
I've noticed no one knows what to do in this situation and no one usually forces their way through either, so perhaps it's the same situation as when 4 cars meet on a 4 exit roundabout - no one has right of way and they all either stop and wait there forever or everyone moves off at the same time and crashes into each other.
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3) 3 lanes to turn right - 4 lanes at the other end of the junction
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- If I am in the middle lane (second left/second right), should I end up in the second left lane or second right lane? (please, see both pictures)
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Thank you in advance for your answers.
Edited by Dunno123 on 19/09/2016 at 13:27
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