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Old 07-15-2023, 11:36 AM
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Because some people don't believe it is "common sense" makes no difference as traffic law says the inside lane vehicle has the right of way. It was that way in the European countries and other states I have driven in. If you understand the law, you shouldn't have any problems safely negotiating the RB. I doubt that a "common sense" belief will stand in court.
Think about it, during heavy traffic how would the inside lane vehicle exit for their turn if they didn't have the right of way? You definitely don't want to stop in inside lane waiting for a break in the outside lane traffic so you can make your exit, traffic would be backed up forever, not to mention a great risk of being rear ended. A vehicle might end up making numerous circles around the RB waiting for a break to make their turn. There is no "common sense" in that. The inside lane having the right of way is "common sense".