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.​

 

[DasherD]

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.​

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

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.​

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.

 

[Sunshine45]

Thank you for this I get so annoyed when the "mergers" just try and push in. Now could you please take out full page ads in all national newspapers oops better make that all social media sites. Thanks.

 

[Joydie]

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.​

 

[Joydie]

It’s simple. If you have long narrow lines on the road, you can change lanes when safe to do so. The short, ‘blocky looking’ lines mean you must give way to all traffic on your right.

 

[Austgate]

From a road safety perspective what is the likelihood of an accident if the orange car has to slow down versus if the blue car has to slow down. Clearly the risk of an accident occurring is much greater if the moving traffic is forced to slow down by a vehicle wanting to merge.

 

[lozat54]

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.​

It doesn’t surprise me that so many people are not aware of this rule, just like most people don’t know or more than likely, choose to ignore the rules at a roundabout ! The rule is always give way to the car on your right !!

 

[Mr Bean]

I've been driving for over 45 years I am amazed at how this simple road rule, drivers got it wrong, one of my pet hates is bad and inconsiderate drivers.

 

[Ricci]

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

 

[Jennifer]

when you cannot enter merging lanes because of 15 trucks and cars you have to just stop and wait. simple.because they are not going to let you merge. happens all the time especially on busy roads.

 

[Mikeyboy2012]

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.​

If there is a dotted line, like on an on ramp, the car entering the lane must give way. If there is no line, the car in front has right of way.

 

[Leeta069]

I don't drive and have never had a licence and I knew the answer lol

 

[Jennylolo]

I've been driving for over 45 years I am amazed at how this simple road rule, drivers got it wrong, one of my pet hates is bad and inconsiderate drivers.

agree- I've been driving 48 years and I'm stunned that people don't know this. Though I am inclined to think many do actually know, but their own needs often override rules. It's about getting somewhere as fast as they can.

 

[chezna]

In WA the orange car has right of way to merge when the lane ends because they are in front of the blue car!

 

[DasherD]

It’s simple. If you have long narrow lines on the road, you can change lanes when safe to do so. The short, ‘blocky looking’ lines mean you must give way to all traffic on your right.

This is not so.

Continuous lane lines​

You must not cross a continuous line separating 2 lanes unless the lane you are moving to or from is a special purpose lane, such as a transit lane, and the driver is allowed to use the special purpose lane.

 

[noel lourie]

if you notice the centre divide line changes to a giveaway line ( the definition of a giveaway line is that you must giveaway and or stop. only proceeding if it is safe to do so. ) there for the orange car must way to the blue even if it is slightly in front. to all the people who said orange and that the people who said blue should hand-in their license, have a re think, learn the road rules and learn to drive.

 

[brodloc]

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.​

Hi guys, well done. Why not try the roundabout rules in Victoria. Willing to bet 85% don't know who to give way to

 

[Defiant540]

It doesn’t surprise me that so many people are not aware of this rule, just like most people don’t know or more than likely, choose to ignore the rules at a roundabout ! The rule is always give way to the car on your right !!

you wish!

 

[DrivingGirl]

The rules of the road is one thing and it is clearly the Blue car who has right of way. Everyone should know this and it’s common sense!
However if you are the blue car approaching a merge it is polite and safe driving to slow down a little to allow a merging car to enter the traffic flow.
That way everyone is safe and respected!

 

[Roberta]

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.​

It is the rule of giving away to the person on your right. Unfortunately too many drivers do not follow this and expect to be given away to. So the blue car has the right of way.