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Which is the correct lane?

  • 09-02-2017 8:27pm
    #1
    HiThereHowAreY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭


    Hi all,

    On these roads, which is the correct lane to drive in?

    https://goo.gl/maps/hMvtYXtAStD2

    You can see both have arrows directing traffic straight, but the left also has an arrow for traffic turning left.

    My guess is that the right lane is the correct one to drive in, but I'd like to be sure!

    Also on this road: https://goo.gl/maps/UL8t6Un18FC2

    There are no arrows indicating which lane to enter. If I am going straight on this road, should I be in the left or the right lane?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    me_irl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭me_irl


    In the first one it's both! Cars that are in the right lane would be travelling straight, as those in the left will be turning left further down the junction. You'll also notice that the left lane merges in to the right (to one lane) after then.

    The second is a little tougher. I think the rule of thumb is to stay left if you are going to turn left or go straight ahead.


  • #3
    HiThereHowAreY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 ✭HiThereHowAreY


    me_irl wrote: »
    In the first one it's both! Cars that are in the right lane would be travelling straight, as those in the left will be turning left further down the junction. You'll also notice that the left lane merges in to the right (to one lane) after then.

    The second is a little tougher. I think the rule of thumb is to stay left if you are going to turn left or go straight ahead.

    Thanks for the answer!

    Follow up, since I can use either lane in the first one, do I have to give way to traffic that is in the right lane or would they have to give way to me when merging?


  • #4
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    First one, you can drive in both but as always I'd recommend you keep left unless overtaking. Cars in front of you turning left will be out of your way much quicker than cars turning right.

    Second one, I'm not really sure what we're looking at tbh


  • #5
    me_irl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,400 ✭✭✭me_irl


    HiThereHowAreY wrote: »
    Thanks for the answer!

    Follow up, since I can use either lane in the first one, do I have to give way to traffic that is in the right lane or would they have to give way to me when merging?

    You should always give way to traffic overtaking you from the right, but when merging give yourself enough time to mirror, indicate, manoeuvre.

    You'll be able to gauge cars that are coming up too fast on your right to pass you, but once you have enough room you can move over. It'll make more sense the more you drive in these junctions.

    This is a little far fetched, but I'd recommend maybe observing traffic flow at it first to see what other drivers do.

    Found this video which might help. It's from New Zealand, but the drive on the same side as we do!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTSWKboSUtM


  • #6
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    The general rule is to keep left.
    On the Dublin Rd on the first example I generally keep in the left lane and make sure I'm aware of who is to my right. From a legal standpoint, when two lanes are narrowing down to one the car which is ahead of the other has right of way but you should always proceed with caution and be aware of the cars around you.

    On the 2nd link on Trinity St there are no clearly defined two lanes although "local rules" would generally have 2 cars side by side at the lights. If heading straight across the junction onto Narrow West St use the left side and use the right side to turn right into the bridge of peace.


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  • #7
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,038 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    MascotDec85 wrote: »
    From a legal standpoint, when two lanes are narrowing down to one the car which is ahead of the other has right of way but you should always proceed with caution and be aware of the cars around you....
    In the first picture, IIRC the left lane must merge into the right lane (just after the convent). From a legal standpoint, I presume this would give drivers on the right lane right of way? (leaving aside the responsibility of everyone to take care).


  • #8
    MascotDec85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭MascotDec85


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    In the first picture, IIRC the left lane must merge into the right lane (just after the convent). From a legal standpoint, I presume this would give drivers on the right lane right of way? (leaving aside the responsibility of everyone to take care).

    It's what you call a "merge in turn" and should be used as I described above.


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