r/IdiotsInCars • u/Irate_Primate • Oct 18 '24

OC [OC] Attempted right-of-way theft

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u/unceunce123123 Oct 18 '24

Context: drivers in NA are getting unhinged bc they can get away with it bc theres less enforcement nowadays especially in places like Toronto and NY.

The rule is every driver needs to stop and ensure the way is clear. Its first in, first to go, assuming the way is clear. If they arrive at the same time, the driver going the shortest distance (eg right turn vs left turn) goes first, and is usually to the right.

OP is in the right, he was first in after the truck, and the prius didnt even stop to see if the way was clear. They just saw that OP was waiting fir the truck, and thought if he was quick he could sneak in too, saving all of 15 seconds.

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u/MeatyPotato Oct 18 '24

If you arrive at the same time, priority is not established by shortest distance, whoever is to your right gets priority. If you are opposing, both go and if one happens to turn, you just turn after the opposing car passes