With the change in the giveway rule, who gives way when two lanes merge into one, such as the end of a passing lane? The road code appears to be silent on this. Logically the car in front should have the right of way, but if both cars are level when the lanes merge I was taught the car on the inside lane gives way to the car on its right, just as at intersections. If that is correct, will the rule change for intersections mean the car on the inside has the right of way when lanes merge? James Smith, Manawatu.
The road code is indeed silent on this, as is the NZTA website. This being the case, I would think that nothing changes here, and that common sense and courtesy prevail.
Will the rules change at roundabouts? Olive Goldsmith.
No. You will still be required to give way to vehicles approaching from your right.
Which intersections will be affected? How many of them will have changes to the signage? I read somewhere that there were over 500 that need sign changes - this seems to be an awful lot of work to be done before Sunday. Bob Findlay.
