Western Australia · Theory Test (CTT) · Give way

Lane markings end and two lines of traffic merge into one. Which vehicle gives way?

The answer

  • The vehicle on the right always gives way
  • The vehicle that was travelling faster gives way
  • You must give way to a vehicle if any part of it is ahead of yours Correct
  • Whoever has the shorter distance to the merge point gives way

Why that's the answer

Once the markings end and two lines of traffic merge, position decides it: give way to a vehicle if any portion of it is ahead of yours. Where a marked lane ends and you move sideways out of it, the duty is on you as the driver changing lanes - so read the road surface before assuming which rule applies.

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