In the merging scenario, which has priority: main carriageway traffic from the right joining from a slip road?

In the merging scenario, which has priority: main carriageway traffic from the right joining from a slip road?

• A. A roundabout
• B. A slip road joining the main carriageway
• C. Pedestrian crossing
• D. Two-way traffic

Answer: (B)

When traffic is merging from a slip road onto a main carriageway, the priority is given to the vehicles on the slip road to blend in safely with the traffic on the main carriageway. This means you should look for a suitable gap, adjust your speed, and merge smoothly without forcing your way into fast-moving traffic. The main carriageway traffic continues in its lane and does not need to yield aggressively; you merge when there’s a safe interval. In context, this helps maintain a steady flow and reduces sudden braking or weaving. The other options (roundabout, pedestrian crossing, or two-way traffic) aren’t part of this merging scenario and don’t determine who yields here.

When traffic is merging from a slip road onto a main carriageway, the priority is given to the vehicles on the slip road to blend in safely with the traffic on the main carriageway. This means you should look for a suitable gap, adjust your speed, and merge smoothly without forcing your way into fast-moving traffic. The main carriageway traffic continues in its lane and does not need to yield aggressively; you merge when there’s a safe interval.

In context, this helps maintain a steady flow and reduces sudden braking or weaving. The other options (roundabout, pedestrian crossing, or two-way traffic) aren’t part of this merging scenario and don’t determine who yields here.