NEXT     The information on this page is a general description of give-way rules. 

               Please verify against local road laws!

 

A.16  THE GIVE-WAY RULES - in a nutshell

A. The basic rule...           Give Way to your right ...               applies here ...
Uncontrolled intersections	There are no signs or lights controlling the traffic, hence the name un-controlled! One road does not have priority over another, just because it is wider or has a traffic island in the centre. In towns and cities these are rare!
Roundabouts	Once you have given way and entered the roundabout all traffic approaches from your left.
Y-junctions	Give way to the right, unless signposted. These are also rare.

 

B. The T-junction rule ...          Give way to the continuing road ...            applies here ...
A T-junction or T-intersection consists of one continuing road and one terminating road. Traffic approaching from the terminating road must give way to that on the continuing road.
Right: Traffic approaching from the terminating roads must give way. A continuing road turns the corner into a side road.          >>> The Give Way sign makes the straight road into the terminating road.		Below:  Even when a road meets another at an angle, it is still classed as terminating road.  Likewise, a road may be curved, yet still be considered a continuing road.

C. Stop and Give Way signs ... Give Way to both Right and Left ... applies here ...
Please note: Give-Ways sign - broken white line. Stop sign solid white line. Cyclists do have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists.

 

D. When turning right ...            give way to oncoming traffic ...        applies here ...
When turning right you must (in addition to any of the above) give way to oncoming traffic. This includes any right turn - into a side road, at a green circle light or into a driveway.   There are two exceptions: One is the roundabout, where you can turn right without giving way to oncoming traffic. The other, when turning left through a slip lane. (see below).
Turn left with care  > lane, called slip lane for short. When turning left here, give way to pedestrians and traffic on the right (which includes oncoming traffic turning!)	A common cause for rear-end collision: The vehicle ahead appears to be moving off, but stalls or stops, while you are looking away, checking for traffic! Crash!  Turn your head back before moving forward!

 

E. Give way to ...                  all traffic ...               applies here ...
Exiting a car park or driveway	Image paultan.org	Failing to give way is a major cause of crashes and failed license tests. Never insist on having 'right-of-way'. If someone does not give way to you, you give way to them!
Moving away from the kerb
Commencing a Three-Point or U-Turn
Moving around an obstacle, when your side is blocked
The definition of Give-Way:   If two vehicles are approaching each other, and there is likely to be a collision, one vehicle must ALTER ITS COURSE OR CHANGE SPEED to allow the other a clear passage.

 Right -of-Way is like a present under a Christmas Tree. 

 It may have your name on it, but it's not yours until it's given to you! 

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