Who has priority?

EssexExile

It doesn't matter who has right of way, just drive carefully and keep an eagle eye on the other guy.

Belenus

CliveOfIndia said:

You've reminded me of a mantra my dad drilled into me when he was teaching me to drive (a loooooong time ago!) and one which I've drummed into my kids as well - "Always assume everyone else on the road is an idiot".  A bit harsh, perhaps, but it's not bad guidance to bear in mind

Now that I have turned 70 I accept that my driving skills are probably not as good as they once were so I now drive by the adage:

Always assume everyone else, and me, on the road is an idiot.

Car_54

diystarter7 said:

[Deleted User] said:

diystarter7 said:

Hi

The diagrams are bnot clear IE if one car was there before the other

Assuming they arrived at the junction at the same time, car 'A' has priority all day long for reasons that will be obvious to drivers that driver as per Highways rules.
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But the "Highway rules" say no-one has priority ...

Where??

Car A has property as per my post.
As per my post, ever assume the other is aware of the rules or has the capacity to drive safely.

Thnaks

On my iPad screen they appear to be unmarked junctions, where no priority applies. On my proper computer I can now see the traffic lights!
Sorry for the confusion.

Belenus

EssexExile said:

It doesn't matter who has right of way, just drive carefully and keep an eagle eye on the other guy.

Good advice.

There is a crossroads near our house that I drive across regularly. I am usually driving straight across on a minor road with white stop lines crossing a somewhat more major road that has no white lines. I therefore stop at the white lines and wait until the major road is clear from left and right before driving across.

I am always cautious using that junction as I have noticed that some drivers turning right from the minor road  into the major road assume that he who arrives at the junction first has priority if turning right across oncoming traffic that is going straight across.

If I arrive at that junction and see a car coming the other way that has already stopped and is signalling right I wait until their intentions are clear. In theory I have priority or the right of way (if that exists) as I am not turning but theory does not always work in practice.

I am also careful if the other car arrives after me as again a brief few seconds waiting is better than a collision.

mark1959

Round my way [and i suspect many others] the biggest vehicle has priority.

Contessa

CliveOfIndia said:

MikeJXE said:

I have been driving for 60 years and not had an accident since 1962 and that was on a provisional licence 

If I was in either situation the one who has priority is NOT ME until I knew exactly what the other car was going to do, 

My philosophy in todays mad road users is keep out the way at all times 

You've reminded me of a mantra my dad drilled into me when he was teaching me to drive (a loooooong time ago!) and one which I've drummed into my kids as well - "Always assume everyone else on the road is an idiot".  A bit harsh, perhaps, but it's not bad guidance to bear in mind

My Dad said the same but added "and the biggest idiot is yourself"

diystarter7

Contessa said:

CliveOfIndia said:

MikeJXE said:

I have been driving for 60 years and not had an accident since 1962 and that was on a provisional licence 

If I was in either situation the one who has priority is NOT ME until I knew exactly what the other car was going to do, 

My philosophy in todays mad road users is keep out the way at all times 

You've reminded me of a mantra my dad drilled into me when he was teaching me to drive (a loooooong time ago!) and one which I've drummed into my kids as well - "Always assume everyone else on the road is an idiot".  A bit harsh, perhaps, but it's not bad guidance to bear in mind

My Dad said the same but added "and the biggest idiot is yourself"

Hi

Carrying on from what others have said about "idiots" driving, I too treat others like that i the driving sense only, IE careless drivers, those that could not care less ad people that are good drivers but make that one mistake - therefore and hopefully you are alert to avoid a crash or mitigate the outcome.

Talking about "dads"  - mine never taught me to drive but when he was in the car with me ie my car, dad was not a happy man as I drove like an idiot when 17/18/19 and canme to my senses at 21. Dad used to say, "any fool can drive fast, but stopping without causing an accident is what counts"

Thnakfullly due to less cars on the raods in the late 70;s and pur luck and I guess my skills, I never had an accident, caused on and never have been done for speeding/etc/etc nor even a parking ticket.

From me to thos that read my posts and follow me, have a raod legal car, drive within the rules and pertaining conditions, surrounding environments and treat other drivers as though they may not have seen you.

Goes without saying all good experienced drivers indicate at every turn and when turning off a roundabout unless its a very small roundabout and you are going straight and single carriage.



Thaks

Jenni_D

There is no such thing as right of way on the road, there is only priority. (Which is what the OP says, as does the thread title, so I don't know why some others have mentioned right of way).

And priority is given not taken. In other words - don't "go for it" unless you're certain that the other driver isn't about to do the same.  

MikeJXE

Belenus said:

CliveOfIndia said:

You've reminded me of a mantra my dad drilled into me when he was teaching me to drive (a loooooong time ago!) and one which I've drummed into my kids as well - "Always assume everyone else on the road is an idiot".  A bit harsh, perhaps, but it's not bad guidance to bear in mind

Now that I have turned 70 I accept that my driving skills are probably not as good as they once were so I now drive by the adage:

Always assume everyone else, and me, on the road is an idiot.

Are you not curios about your driving skills  good or poor, safe or not ? 

When I hit 80 I was sure I was a safe driver but wanted proof, a second opinion 

After much searching online I enrolled  with AIM the (Institute of Advanced Motorists) in Derby, is run by advanced motorist and ex police drivers.

I did 4 90 minute drives with an observer in the passenger seat taking notes (not giving instructions other than directions) At the end of each drive they point out where you can improve.  On the 4th I was advised I was ready for the test.

I said thats not why I'm here, I don't need to be an advanced driver I need to know I'm safe on the road 

I hope to be driving for many years yet and I have not decided yet wether to go back there when I'm 90 

EssexExile

MikeJXE said:

Belenus said:

CliveOfIndia said:

You've reminded me of a mantra my dad drilled into me when he was teaching me to drive (a loooooong time ago!) and one which I've drummed into my kids as well - "Always assume everyone else on the road is an idiot".  A bit harsh, perhaps, but it's not bad guidance to bear in mind

Now that I have turned 70 I accept that my driving skills are probably not as good as they once were so I now drive by the adage:

Always assume everyone else, and me, on the road is an idiot.

Are you not curios about your driving skills  good or poor, safe or not ? 

When I hit 80 I was sure I was a safe driver but wanted proof, a second opinion 

After much searching online I enrolled  with AIM the (Institute of Advanced Motorists) in Derby, is run by advanced motorist and ex police drivers.

I did 4 90 minute drives with an observer in the passenger seat taking notes (not giving instructions other than directions) At the end of each drive they point out where you can improve.  On the 4th I was advised I was ready for the test.

I said thats not why I'm here, I don't need to be an advanced driver I need to know I'm safe on the road 

I hope to be driving for many years yet and I have not decided yet wether to go back there when I'm 90 

They do a 1 hour review session. https://www.iamroadsmart.com/courses/mature-driver-review