| euro_trash |
This is relating to a 2 lane road where one lane is closed, so everyone has to merge to the other lane.
I was waiting in line in a construction zone, and a few cars ahead of me the following happened:
The guy in the right lane (he was one of those people we all hate who drive all the way until the barricade and then try to merge) was trying to get into the left lane (Car 1). Instead of waiting until someone slowed down enough to let him in, he started edging his car basically into the side of a car so that the next guy (Car 2)would let him in, who decided not to let him in. Car 1 did not like this, and REALLY started pushing his way in, inches away from Car 2's front fender, who managed to squeek by.
My question: if the guy in Car 1 hit Car 2, is this always his fault, due to poor lane changing? |
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| 4thGenLude |
| Yes, it is still considered an unsafe lane change. |
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| TrevorK |
| I would assume the driver in the lane about to end may also receive a ticket with the number of witnesses who would be extremely pissed off at him. |
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| Prudz_lude |
| right and wrong. The driver is at fault but if there are no witnesses and he does not admit fault and the police statements conflict then driver 1 will not be at fault. Driver 2 will be at fault in the insurance companies eyes. If you ever get in an accident don't hesitate for a second to start waving all the cars down around at the time. I do this before i even talk to the person in the car simply because if you talk to the person in the car first odds are the witnesses of value have all driven off. |
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| dtjohnst |
| A person changing lanes has right of way. However, he cannot force right of way. In the case of an accident, he would be at fault, despite having right of way, for an unsafe lane change. But Kudos to the hero who didn't let the asshole in. Takes balls to do that. |
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| SilverNeonRacer |
quote:
Originally posted by dtjohnst
A person changing lanes has right of way. However, he cannot force right of way. In the case of an accident, he would be at fault, despite having right of way, for an unsafe lane change. But Kudos to the hero who didn't let the asshole in. Takes balls to do that.
How does the guy changing lanes have right of way?
I just don't understand how that works. |
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| dtjohnst |
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Originally posted by SilverNeonRacer
How does the guy changing lanes have right of way?
I just don't understand how that works.
Because you are supposed to yield to someone who is changing lanes. Go drive in Thailand, you'll see how the person changing lanes having right of way is SUPPOSED to work. When someone signals, you're supposed to yield. The way to deduce that the person changing lanes has right of way is rather drawn out and complex and involves the assumption that everyone complies with all laws all the time. I'll explain it some day when it isn't so late: don't let me forget. |
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| SilverNeonRacer |
quote:
Originally posted by dtjohnst
Because you are supposed to yield to someone who is changing lanes. Go drive in Thailand, you'll see how the person changing lanes having right of way is SUPPOSED to work. When someone signals, you're supposed to yield. The way to deduce that the person changing lanes has right of way is rather drawn out and complex and involves the assumption that everyone complies with all laws all the time. I'll explain it some day when it isn't so late: don't let me forget.
Ok, I found where there is a sign saying merge that the merging vehicles have semi sort right of way.. but not lane changes... |
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