Right of Way
A driver is on a motorway and another tries to merge from an acceleration lane. Who has priority?
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
- A The merging vehicle
- ✓ The vehicle already on the motorway
- C The one with the more powerful engine
- D Neither, both must stop
Why this is the correct answer
Vehicles already travelling on the motorway or expressway have priority over those attempting to merge from an acceleration lane.
More questions on Right of Way
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