You are driving in lane 1 of a road with two lanes each way. Truck B is stopped ahead in lane 2, so car A in lane 2 has its left turn signal on and wants to move into lane 1. Which TWO are correct? Select TWO
- Your car (blue) is going straight in lane 1
- Truck B is stopped ahead in lane 2
- Car A in lane 2 has its left turn signal on
A vehicle changing lanes must do so only when it does not obstruct traffic in that lane (Article 19(3) of the Road Traffic Act), but when a vehicle has no choice but to merge because its lane is blocked, judge in the way that prevents an accident (Article 48(1)). Do not forget the safe distance after it merges.
Answer: ③, ⑤
Explanation
Car A, which is changing lanes, should do so only when it will not hinder traffic in lane 1 (Road Traffic Act Article 19(3)). But when lane 2 is blocked and car A has no choice but to merge, the driver in lane 1 should also slow down and yield, which is the safe way to prevent a crash (Article 48(1)). Once car A is in, keep a safe distance from it as the car ahead (Article 19(1)). Speeding up to block it or fighting with the horn increases the risk of a collision.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제48조 제1항, 제19조 제1항, 제3항