Rules Of The Road

**bond** · 20-02-2004, 16:43

Hi Everyone,

I come to a crossroads and there are 4 Stop signs (one for each section of road). I am the first vehicle to reach the Stop sign and stop and I want to turn left. Seconds later another vehicle comes to a stop directly opposite me and I would have to cut across his path to make my left. Who has the right of way?

**kevinprewett** · 20-02-2004, 17:02

quote:Originally posted by bond

Hi Everyone,

I come to a crossroads and there are 4 Stop signs (one for each section of road). I am the first vehicle to reach the Stop sign and stop and I want to turn left. Seconds later another vehicle comes to a stop directly opposite me and I would have to cut across his path to make my left. Who has the right of way?

You move in the order you arrive at the junction[msncool]

**bond** · 20-02-2004, 17:28

Hi Kevin,

Even if it means I cut across the other guys path?

**george** · 20-02-2004, 17:32

Why not....my wife does it in the UK!

**george** · 20-02-2004, 17:34

I have found that the only times that there is confusion at a four way is if there are four tourist cars . Man, that must be an insurance company nightmare.

**kevinprewett** · 20-02-2004, 18:22

quote:Originally posted by bond

Hi Kevin,

Even if it means I cut across the other guys path?

Yes!
just hope he's a us resident not a visitor[msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

**blott** · 20-02-2004, 19:04

I know it sounds crazy if you're used to driving in the UK but it does work as US drivers tend to be really polite at four way junctions.

Just start off slowly just in case the other car is driven by a tourist who doesn't know how it works! [msnwink]

**bond** · 20-02-2004, 19:10

He was a visitor like me. I did cut across his path as I believed I had a right to. He started shouting about Rules Of The Road and I started shouting back. But I came away thinking maybe I was wrong because in the UK and Ireland you do not do it the 'American' way.

**chrizzy100** · 20-02-2004, 19:17

quote:Originally posted by blott

I know it sounds crazy if you're used to driving in the UK but it does work as US drivers tend to be really polite at four way junctions.

Just start off slowly just in case the other car is driven by a tourist who doesn't know how it works! [msnwink]

They're not being polite blott...its fear.........LOL!

Here in Mass....at a four way.....the first one at the stop sign is the first to go....if two of you stop at the same time you give way to the person on your right.....always make eye contact and move off slow........[msnwink]