your car is on the left hand lane of two approaching one lane ,who goes first legally?

Answer 1

whoever has their nose in front, so put your foot down

Answer 2

Usually there is a sign before the two lanes become one that says either, "Left Lane Ends Merge Right" or "Right Lane Ends Merge Left." So, if the first sign is applicable, the person in the right lane goes first. If the second sign is applicable, the person in the left lane goes first.

Answer 3

Whoever is in the inside lane as you approach a single lane is usually the person or vehicle who goes first, unless you were being overtaken by some **** who left it to the last minute to overtake you who is one of these flash git of a moron who hates not being in front. Best thing is if you are being overtaken at the last minute let the idiot overetake you safely as if you end up having an accident, although you are in the proper lane and 99 times out of 100 you should be in the right, but just that odd 1% of boy racer idiots who want to get in front of you even if it means driving on 2 wheels to get by you then it isn't worth it as it could end up in a nock for knock situation where both of you pay out for your own repairs. The car overtaking could swear that you stuck your toe down as he was passing which ended up you both colliding as you enter the single lane, otherwise you could say that he tried to overtake you rightb before the twin lanes became one. It's not worth it, these idiots on our roads are about everywhere and they think they own the road. This usually applies unless there are signs or markers on road saying which lane has overall priority.
My thanks to some of you guys on this page as I forgot to mention the last part, thank you for reminding me.
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Answer 4

Legally, either. Actually, the outer lane is the overtaking lane so I'd guess they should go first.

"116: On a two-lane dual carriageway you should stay in the left-hand lane. Use the right-hand lane for overtaking or turning right. If you use it for overtaking move back to the left-hand lane when it is safe to do so."

"144: Being overtaken. If a driver is trying to overtake you, maintain a steady course and speed, slowing down if necessary to let the vehicle pass. Never obstruct drivers who wish to pass. Speeding up or driving unpredictably while someone is overtaking you is dangerous. Drop back to maintain a two-second gap if someone overtakes and pulls into the gap in front of you. "

Answer 5

Legally, I think, it is the person on the inside lane or left hand lane (if you are in UK that is).
The outside lane is really just a passing lane.

Answer 6

If the other person is next to me, I just back off. No sense in an accident. However,I think it is the person in the left lane and the person in the right lane should yield.

Answer 7

It's almost always posted. Most often the right lane merges into the left, so they should technically yield, but right of way is generally established by who's in front. Don't race 'em for it, that's dangerous.

Answer 8

The car that would have to merge to the left can not switch lanes to merge until it is safe to do so. The vehicle going straight ahead would have the right away if they were even...

Answer 9

whoever is usually in front goes ahead to get over first when the lane ends.

Answer 10

I'd say none, if the car in the right is a bit ahead then back off, and same if the car in the left is a bit ahead back off.

Answer 11

I don't think this is a case of legal entitlement ... both drivers must apply due care and consideration for each other. In essence. that means both approaching the bottle neck with caution .... in the case of an accident, I guess it would be judged on its merits ...........