Joining a Busy Main Road from a T-Junction
Discussion
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Car came out of a T-junction and blocked oncoming traffic as they waited for someone to let them in. It's a common occurrence and happens everywhere. I don't know what the Highway Code says, or what learner drivers are taught about this scenario but my view is, where possible, use the space between the lanes and then watch in your near-side mirror as you wait for an opportunity to join the traffic. But the 'norm' seems to be: just pull out and elbow your way in. Don't worry about blocking the traffic in the opposite direction (which could have and effect on the direction you want to go in!).
Views?
Images for illustrative purposes:
Car came out of a T-junction and blocked oncoming traffic as they waited for someone to let them in. It's a common occurrence and happens everywhere. I don't know what the Highway Code says, or what learner drivers are taught about this scenario but my view is, where possible, use the space between the lanes and then watch in your near-side mirror as you wait for an opportunity to join the traffic. But the 'norm' seems to be: just pull out and elbow your way in. Don't worry about blocking the traffic in the opposite direction (which could have and effect on the direction you want to go in!).
Views?
Pica-Pica said:
Views? Neutral. Fortunately around here, people are reasonable and let people in if they would otherwise struggle to get out of a side road. A bit of give and take, and due caution all round - no issues.
When there's clearly space in the middle of the two lanes, you don't think it would be better (and kinder to oncoming traffic) to swing into that space and wait for an opening from there?Gassing Station | Advanced Driving | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff