I see a lot of stupid stuff on the road and never assume that the other driver is going to do the sensible thing. The number one potential area for accidents seems to be when someone needs to merge into the traffic lane from an on-ramp, parking lot, or side street. I think I know what the "right" thing to do is in these situations but I'm curious what will hold up in court. I'm not asking because I've been in an accident, just curious.
1) Let's say Car A is traveling north on the main road that has 2 lanes in each direction. Another Car B is entering the main road and is also going north. There may or may not be an acceleration lane on the main road. If Car A is in the left hand lane and then changes to the right hand lane as Car B enters the main road and there is a collision, who is at fault?
2) There is a 1 lane road with a separate turnout lane to turn right. The turnout lane is separated from the main road first by a dashed white line then a solid white line as it approaches the intersection. Car A is in the main road and traveling straight. Car B is in the turnout lane. Car B re-enters the main road while the line is still dashed and collides with the front, right portion of Car A. Who is at fault? [I think this is more cut and dry]
1) Let's say Car A is traveling north on the main road that has 2 lanes in each direction. Another Car B is entering the main road and is also going north. There may or may not be an acceleration lane on the main road. If Car A is in the left hand lane and then changes to the right hand lane as Car B enters the main road and there is a collision, who is at fault?
2) There is a 1 lane road with a separate turnout lane to turn right. The turnout lane is separated from the main road first by a dashed white line then a solid white line as it approaches the intersection. Car A is in the main road and traveling straight. Car B is in the turnout lane. Car B re-enters the main road while the line is still dashed and collides with the front, right portion of Car A. Who is at fault? [I think this is more cut and dry]
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