It varies from state to state.
According to Canadian traffic law, merging traffic and traffic flow have the same right of way. Those in the main traffic flow must attempt to make space, and merging traffic is required to be going the posted speed to make merging easier. You are not allowed to stop in a merge lane except in extreme circumstance. A merge is NOT the same as a yield.
22348(c) A vehicle subject to Section 22406 shall be driven in a lane designated pursuant to Section 21655, or if a lane has not been so designated, in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, the driver shall use either the designated lane, the lane to the immediate left of the right-hand lane, or the right-hand lane for traffic as permitted under this code. If, however, specific lane or lanes have not been designated on a divided highway having four or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, a vehicle may also be driven in the lane to the immediate left of the right-hand lane, unless otherwise prohibited under this code. This subdivision does not apply to a driver who is preparing for a left- or right-hand turn or who is in the process of entering into or exiting from a highway or to a driver who is required necessarily to drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on his or her intended route.
i just got this same ticket the other day. i am 18 and need to know how this will affect my insurance. i was going 81 in a 65 but all the traffic around me was going the EXACT same speed, if not faster. i still don't understand how i got the ticket, but i did so i have to deal with it. how much will my insurance increase? would it be worth it to take it to court or to just pay the ticket and take traffic school? could i be denied traffic school because i was 16 over?
Typically, an improper lookout ticket is about the same as the base cost of a traffic infraction. If an accident was involved they'll likely add some more on top, too. I can't speak for West Valley, but I was cited in Draper for the same thing and was told it'd cost $90, plus an additional $30 because there was an accident.
In Washington State... You will notice that all freeway on ramps have a posted speed limit lower than the freeeway speed limit. When merging onto a freeway, the merger does not have the right of way and must yield to faster oncomming traffic. Now, it's different if you are driving on a road with two lanes where both lanes flow traffic in the same direction. If a two lane highway merges down to one lane the person in the merging lane has the right of way if their vehicle is ahead of you where the two lanes form one. This reply is confusing. The merger (or accelleration) lane is intended for vehicles to get up to the speed of traffic. Although you do have to yield when you enter traffic, you should be able to slip into traffic if you are up to speed. One of the most common reasons people have to stop driving on the freeway is because they can't comfortably speed up to the posted speed limit and still find a gap to enter traffic. The same is true with exiting the freeway. Enter the exit ramp at highway speeds and slow down after you are on the deceleration ramp. Freeways are intended to run smoothly and that is why you should use the ramps to gain speed and to slow down.
If it's white, it shows that lane changes are legal, and that traffic in the adjacent lane travels in the same direction. If it's yellow, it indicates that passing is legal (when safe to do so) and that traffic in the adjacent lane travels in the opposite direction.
Changing of lanes is permitted, and traffic in the adjacent lane flows in the same direction.
You should accelerate to the same speed as the traffic in the lane you are merging into. Then adjust as needed when you are safely in the travel lane. (Entering from the left may mean you are entering the fastest lane of travel, and you also may not have a clear view of traffic directly alongside you.)
You are to remain in your lane, and traffic in adjacent lanes moves in the same direction.
You do not have to take traffic school in the same county but it does have to be for your particular state. Often you can contact the clerk of court and they will allow you to take the online traffic school and the ticket not show on your driving record. You can check at the link below but be sure to get court approval first.
They mark the edge of the carriageway/roadway.
If it is a shared TRAVEL lane - the threat is oncoming traffic coming right at you head on. If it is a shared TURN lane, you must be cautious that someone from the opposite lane of travel doesn't suddenly decide to turn left at the same you want to turn left, and you wind up sharing the same portion of the lane.
To indicate that traffic in that lane is flowing in the same direction as you are traveling.
A double solid white line is used to define a traffic lane where travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line but no changing or crossing of lanes.
Cars parked on the side of the street. Are they all facing the same direction? If they are, it's probably one way.
Watch the traffic on the major road and match your speed to be the same. Adjust your speed then to fit in-between vehicles on the road. Enter just the nearest lane until you have accustomed yourself to the traffic and it is clear to overtake in the next lane.
No, you would use a series of dashes, not a solid line, to separate lanes of traffic which move in the same direction, and allow changes of lane. A solid line indicates lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions, and should not be crossed.