Joe's Guide to Merging and Other Freeway Problems - Page 7 - Perth-WRX.com

GETAGRIP · #61 21-12-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AIG

I like how Perth drivers will simply put the indicator on when they want to change lanes, and then figure out if there is a suitable gap in the traffic. If your coming up on them and suddenly you see an indicator come on you dont know what the hell they're going to do.
Indicate when your ready to change lanes and theres a suitable gap!!

I think you'll find the law on this actually states that if you see someone indicate to change lanes it is your responsibility to give way to that person. (assuming you are 'behind' them, i.e. not along side). It is not actually the responsibilty of the indicatee to wait for a gap. Having said that, the law does also state that the indicatee should only change lanes when it is safe to do so - which, if the person behind them is doing the right thing and giving way, shouldn't be a problem.

Seeing a person indicate to change lanes infront of you is not a trigger 'shut the door' - it ain't formula 1

m2c
Al

TopGear · #62 21-12-2007, 04:12 PM

yeah it fucks me off when its busy traffic and you put your indicator on and the person doesnt let you in cunts!

207 de · #63 21-12-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AIG

Fair enough in heavy traffic. I just dont trust other drivers in faster moving traffic.

Some will change lanes, some will just sit there. They struggle to figure out speed and distance and become indecisive and a bit unpredicatable.

Yeah, I know what you mean....

In-decision is the worst thing!

He who hesitates is lost!!

nang3 · #64 21-12-2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LegacyGT

move to the eastern states - people there know how to merge properly at any speed.

yeh no shit, i was on the goldy earlier this year and people knew how to merge, how to indicate and how to sit on 120 in 110 zones on the Pac motorway ... I was in shock for about 3 days !! the majority of perth drivers suck balls!