Who has the right of way?

As a general rule, you should yield to cars that are already at the intersection. Whoever arrives at the intersection first gets to go first. And similar to stop sign etiquette, you should yield to the car on your right when in doubt.

At a two-way stop, yield to traffic in the perpendicular lanes without stop signs. If you are making a left-hand turn at a two-way stop, you should also yield the right of way to the driver directly opposite you, even if you stopped first.

When it comes to 3-way intersections vehicles on the through road have the right-of-way, meaning the vehicle approaching from another road must yield to traffic. This means that Car #3 must wait for Car #2 to pass by before turning.

The Highway Code states that If someone has started crossing the road and you want to turn into the road, then the pedestrian has priority, so you should slow down and give way until they’ve crossed. Rule 195 in the Highway Code states that you must give way when a pedestrian has moved onto a zebra crossing.

When two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time side-by-side, the vehicle furthest to the right has the right of way. If three vehicles arrive at the same time, the car furthest left should continue to yield until both of the other cars to the right of them have passed.

If you’re turning left at a four-way stop or uncontrolled intersection, you should give the right-of-way to any oncoming drivers going straight, even if you got there first.

To make a three-point turn: Move as far right as possible, check traffic, and signal a left turn. Turn the steering wheel sharply to the left and move forward slowly. … Shift to reverse, turn your wheels sharply to the right, check traffic, and back your vehicle to the right curb, or edge of roadway.

If you see a vehicle coming towards you, or the driver behind wants to overtake, pull into a passing place on your left, or wait opposite a passing place on your right. Give way to road users coming uphill whenever you can. If necessary, reverse until you reach a passing place to let the other vehicle pass.

When reaching a roundabout you should: Always give priority to the traffic coming from the right, unless you have been directed otherwise by signs, road markings or traffic lights. Check if the road markings allow you to proceed without giving way (always look right before joining just in case)

When emerging from a crossroads, oncoming traffic has right of way over traffic that’s turning right. Even if you don’t have priority, the other driver may want you to proceed before them, so try to watch carefully and work out what they are planning. Crossroads are junctions where two roads cross.

In these cases, there are two rules for working out who has right of way when passing parked vehicles. In practical terms, that means: If the parked cars are on your side of the road, then you should give way to oncoming traffic. If the parked cars are on the opposite side of the road, you have priority.

These paths can be used by pedestrians, cyclists, joggers and dog walkers. There are no lanes marked on the path and nobody has the right of way, so all users are equally responsible for their actions. As a cyclist it’s important that you keep your speed down and watch out for others.

While it is true that pedestrians generally have the right of way, they do not always have it. For anyone who has ever stood at a crosswalk, you know you have to wait until it is your turn to cross the street, whether right of way is governed by flashing traffic signs or the age-old rules of a traditional 4-way stop.

More Traffic and Driving Hazards Statistics A driver follows a three-second sequence to scan and react to a potential hazard: The driver has one second to scan for a hazard and 2 seconds to detect and recognize it and then decide how to respond in order to avoid or lessen the severity of a crash.

While the general rule is that the driver turning left is usually responsible for a collision, there are exceptions. … Speeding – Although this can be difficult to prove if there are no witnesses, a reckless driver going too fast through an intersection may be at least partially at fault for a left-turn accident.

The three-point turn is a way of turning a vehicle around in a small space by going forward, turning to one side, then backing up, turning in order to face the other direction, then going forward again. … The three-point turn is sometimes called a Y-turn, K-turn, or broken U-turn.

A U-turn in driving refers to performing a 180° rotation to reverse the direction of travel. It is called a “U-turn” because the maneuver looks like the letter U. In some areas, the maneuver is illegal, while in others, it is treated as a more ordinary turn, merely extended.

A five-point turn (Y turn or K turn) is a vehicular maneuver that involves turning around in the middle of a narrow roadway. It is typically used on a long stretch of road where there is nowhere else to safely turn around.

The Highway Code states that if it is necessary for one driver to reverse to a suitable passing place, the vehicle going downhill should be the one that reverses. This is because in steep environments it is easier for this driver to maintain control of the car’s speed.

Right-of-way is defined by road condition. (1) On a narrow inclined road, the descending vehicle has right-of-way. Ascending vehicle must pull over to the right. (2) On a narrow road, a vehicle with passengers or cargo has the right-of-way.

In England and Wales, a footpath, bridleway or restricted byway may be expressly dedicated by the owner as a public right of way. Furthermore, unchallenged use by the public, as of right, for at least 20 years, may give rise to a presumption of dedication under Section 31 of the Highways Act 1980.

If you are emerging left or going straight ahead at the crossroad you have priority over the traffic from the road opposite if they are turning their right but never assume as sometimes they don’t stop especially if they have been waiting for a while so try to get eye contact if they are not looking at you and looking …

In almost all cases, you shouldn’t need to indicate when you’re moving around parked cars. … For example, if you’re stopping behind a parked car to let oncoming traffic through, signalling will ensure that the vehicles behind you know that you’re stopping momentarily and not pulling over.

Cyclists have the same rights on the road as everyone else. This means that you must give way to them if you are turning left or right; remember, lane splitting is perfectly legal and so you must take account of the fact that they may be approaching on either side of your car and moving faster than you at that point.

One-way streets can often make cycle journeys longer and potentially more dangerous as detours can mean there may be more junctions to negotiate. … However, at present, cyclists can only ride the wrong way down one-way streets if there are signs stating it is permitted.

Walk with care and with all sense. Look towards oncoming traffic. Never assume driver has seen you when you are about to cross the road, its your responsibility to save yourself. Avoid crossing road where drivers may not be able to see you.