A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

 

[Groovy]

Such an easy road rule!! Blue car had the right of way No wonder so many are killed on the roads!!

 

[brodloc]

you wish!

Wrong

 

[Defiant540]

Wrong

why?

 

[williamsheikspare]

Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?​

A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

​

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

​

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

​

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

The left one should wait for the right side's car to move away from it, then it should go.

 

[williamsheikspare]

Wrong

Yeah, completelywrong.

 

[RhodaStarr]

Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?​

A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

​

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

​

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

​

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

I knew it was the blue car, but the right of way is a personal thing to orange car drivers. The sign should say merge safely and give way to the car on your right. I must say that at 77yrs I have surrendered my license. - 1. because of the unsafe issues on the road and 2. I do not have the mobility I once had and my reflexes are slower 3. I have lost confidence in the so-called rules of the traffic, and the interpretation of these rules by all drivers. I must say that I felt safer behind or beside a trucker than any car.

 

[brodloc]

why?

Any car already in the intersection has right of way regardless of whether they are right or left of you

 

[Defiant540]

The left one should wait for the right side's car to move away from it, then it should go.

go sit for your license again!

 

[Elbe]

Do these people get their licenses off the back of weeties packets?

Totally! But it's really irresponsible that we're permitted to get a licence to drive a killing machine from around 17 years of age & just drive for the rest of our lives based on that. Why it's never been introduced that we need regular renewal tests to ensure our continued comprehension and ability to pilot our killing machines is beyond me. To drive a forklift a person is required to undergo testing for renewal every 5 years and forklifts are usually operated in controlled conditions.

 

[SantaClaus]

Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?​

A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

​

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

​

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

​

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

The Blue car has right of way due to the Orange car approaching a Give-way bar, The Orange car can only change lanes when it is safe and clear to do so in a manner which does not force the Blue car to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

 

[Suzeanne8]

Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?​

A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

​

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

​

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

​

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

 

[Suzeanne8]

I notice that this rule applies to Queensland what does it say in NSW?

 

[Lawrence1945]

Yes I know the road rules on merging. However the best way is like in New Zealand as I knew it was the zipper signs easy as and safe.

 

[Fairanne12]

Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?​

A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

​

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

​

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

​

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

I was informed of this road rule years ago. I try to change from left to right before those lines change. A lot of drivers do not know this rule. We all require to look at road rule updates regularly.

 

[Julia TH]

What does my head in are the number of drivers who do not know how to indicate when entering or leaving a roundabout.

 

[Sunshine45]

What does my head in are the number of drivers who do not know how to indicate when entering or leaving a roundabout.

I live in a regional area the town of dozens of roundabouts and not only do they not indicate they change lanes in the middle of a roundabout or on exiting across a solid white line!

 

[Zemo]

This is the case where there is a dividing line between the two lanes

This is the case where there is a dividing line between the two lanes. When there is no line marking then the car in front has the right of way.

Surely, when the road narrows, you have to give way, whether you're in front or not (depending on how far in front of the next, following, car you are on the road). Those short lines mean "Give way" for a reason.

 

[Lex]

Just had a quick squiz at the road rules question here. The answer given is only partly right. There orange car has to give way to the blue car "as there is a broken line" at the end of his lane. If there was no broken line at the end of the merging lane, then the car that is in front has right of way. If you remove the broken line in the diagram, then the blue car must give way to the orange car. Always remember the most important rule for driveing is courtesy. DON'T force the issue if you have someone cut you off or push in. This only leads to frustration, traffic incidents and road rage. Chill on the road. I abuse (within the confins of my vehicle) idiot driver. However, I never force the issue, tail gate, cut them off or abuse them directly. We all use the roads so do a litle homework and refresh your road rules knowledge. Be tolerant and courtious. If we all followed these guidelines the road toll would drop dramatically.

Safe driving.

 

[springburn]

Can you answer this simple ROAD RULE question?​

A simple road rule question has left hundreds of Aussie drivers stumped and confused, with many admitting that they have been doing things incorrectly the whole time.

​

Posting on their official Facebook account, Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads shared an image of an orange car attempting to merge lanes with a blue car because their lane was coming to an end.

"You know your road rules, and now's your chance to prove it," the transport office wrote in their Facebook post, asking the question: "The driver of the orange car needs to merge into the same lane as the blue car – but who has to give way?"

Hundreds of Australian drivers were stumped by a simple road rule question. Credit: Facebook/Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland.​

The comments section was clearly divided over which driver had the right of way, and hundreds of users were seen to be explaining and defending their positions.

Some users argued that the driver in the orange car had the right of way in this situation.

"Obviously, the blue car has to give way with enough notice!" one user wrote. "Unlike when you're the blue car and you see the orange car speed by to get in front of you and just pulls out in front of you!"

Another agreed that the driver in the orange car was supposed to go first. "The orange car but that never happens especially in Brisbane as they think they have the right to just push in – mostly without even looking," wrote another user.

​

Eventually, a representative from the transportation department intervened and encouraged fellow drivers to "double-check" the rules of the road.

Apparently in this situation, the driver whose lane is coming to an end must give way to the driver who's already in the lane they're moving into. Meaning, the driver in the blue car has the right of way and the one in the orange car has to slow down and allow them to pass, even though they were ahead.

Several Aussie drivers in the comments section admitted that they were surprised at the correct answer, with one person admitting that they have been driving in Australia for 20 years and they never knew this.

​

Meanwhile, those who answered correctly expressed that they found it "disturbing" that not many fellow drivers know and are aware of the necessary road rules.

"If you answered blue, please make your way to your nearest transport department and hand your licence in. Thank you," one user half-joked.

"It is staggering the number of people who do not know the road rules," added another.

When merging onto a freeway, it's important for drivers to remember their merging manners. For a more detailed guide on how to properly merge lanes, check out this video below:

Credit: VicRoads.​

I agree with the comment that the orange car is obliged to give way to the vehicle in the outside lane. However on a number of roads in NSW the dotted line ceases some distance before the two lanes merge. In this case the leading vehicle has right of way. In the above scene if the dotted line doesn't continue to the end of the inside lane, the blue vehicle should allow the orange vehicle to enter the lane

 

[Zemo]

Isn't there a simple rule for the boneheads to give way when changing lanes? If your lane narrows or disappears, GIVE WAY! duh . . .

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