Top 7 traffic rules, ignorance of which complicates life. Part two. Abw.by readers' version
Abw.by's recent material on the topic of ignorance of traffic rules aroused activity among our forum members. Some readers offered their own versions of violations that complicate traffic. We selected the most relevant ones and added our own. That's what came out of it.
1. Changing lanes at intersections that are prohibited
User Figura: “We forgot about changing lanes at intersections, which are prohibited. Very relevant in Minsk.”
The city has recently increased the number of intersections that have added a left turn lane. This measure relieves congestion on the roads and reduces the likelihood of congestion. But it requires more attention from drivers, especially where row offsets are not indicated by markings 1.7. Driving through an intersection when the lanes are shifted and their number is reduced is dangerous due to the possibility of a passing collision, and sometimes an oncoming collision. In winter, when the markings are not visible, the problem gets worse. You should pay closer attention to the lane direction signs.
60. Changing lanes of vehicles at an intersection is prohibited, except for an intersection with a roundabout.
Clause 5 of Appendix 3. Marking lines 1.5-1.8 are allowed to be crossed on any side, except at intersections where roundabout traffic is not organized.
Marking 1.7 (pictured above) is used to designate traffic lanes within the intersection.
Based on the definition of the purpose of the markings and clause 60 of the Traffic Regulations, the driver does not have the right to cross marking lines 1.7 when these lines mark the lane within the intersection and are a continuation through the intersection of the lane along which the driver approached the intersection.
2. In case of congestion, let through one of the problem row
There is nothing complicated here, it is a common European practice: in the event of an obstacle on the lane during congestion, let cars out of the problem lane one at a time. Then there will be no conflicts, the exit of traffic participants from the traffic jam will be more organized and, accordingly, faster.
Ks: “In case of traffic jams, drivers should let the car out of the problem lane one after another. Many people simply have no idea about this point, believing that they have priority.”
62. If on a road that has two or more lanes in one direction, a traffic jam has formed on one of them due to an obstacle, the driver of each vehicle moving in the adjacent lane must give the opportunity to change lanes to one of those standing in the traffic jam. Vehicle.
3. Turn to the left arrow: who should yield to whom?
romBY: “I would also add a very common violation: when turning right on a green arrow (the main one is red), as a rule, those who turn on green are not allowed to pass. Moreover, those who turn around also miss.”
There is an obvious answer in the Rules, but the situation with a left turn is quite complicated. The vast majority do not know that a driver turning at an intersection to take the additional traffic light arrow to the left (with the main traffic light being green) must not yield to anyone other than the tram! And it doesn’t matter which direction you go: left or turn around.
104. When driving in the direction of the arrow turned on in the additional section simultaneously with a yellow or red traffic light, the driver is obliged to give way to vehicles moving from other directions.
This situation was examined by traffic rules specialist, police lieutenant colonel Yuri Krasnov. The problem is that in Minsk there are intersections where both drivers have two arrows on at the same time, combined with a red traffic light! According to the expert, such intersections should not exist. Paragraph 69 (“interference from the right”) cannot be applied in this situation. The traffic light is working - only one direction can have priority. The situation requires the preparation of separate material.
4. When turning left, don’t forget to go to the middle of the intersection
User Zam left the following remark: “20 years ago, when there were many fewer cars in Minsk, driving schools taught: when making a left turn, always drive into the middle of the intersection so that as many cars following you as possible could complete the maneuver. That is, so that as many cars as possible have time to turn left at this traffic light. But now they don’t teach this. The same exams are accepted. Therefore, two cars turned left, and the rest waited for the next green light. Hence the traffic jams."
65.1. When turning left, the vehicle must move as close as possible to the center of the intersection, unless road signs (horizontal road markings) prescribe a different movement order, while the oncoming vehicle turning left must be on the right.
A clear example: if the Nissan driver had driven a little further when turning left, two more cars could have queued for the turn. If each of this column drove a little further, the queue for the turn would be eliminated faster.
These are the readers' versions. Our observations were also added to the above.
5. Failure to maintain distance on the Moscow Ring Road
Recently, more than 20 cars managed to collide on the Moscow Ring Road! We are sure that such a number of participants in the accident could not have happened if the drivers had just kept their distance. What's so difficult about this? But during rush hours, entire columns of cars are formed, following each other at minimal distances, or even right next to each other. Such a column is a potential “locomotive”! The main argument of drivers is that slower traffic participants join the column, so they have to keep a minimum distance.
In any case, you can gain nothing in time, and even lose in the event of an accident. Traffic police, dismantling, insurance, body repair - is it worth it? Our position is that you need to keep your distance on the Moscow Ring Road.
But you can’t drive slowly in the middle and left lanes and slow down traffic during rush hours. Dear drivers of trucks and other slow-moving vehicles, think about other road users! At least during rush hours.
85. The driver is obliged to maintain such a distance to the vehicle moving in front that would allow him to avoid a collision in the event of emergency braking or stopping, and the necessary lateral interval to ensure road safety with vehicles moving in adjacent lanes or standing in accordance with the requirements of these Rules.
6. Turn to the right arrow
Drivers often forget that when the arrow of the additional section of the traffic light (with a prohibiting signal) is turned on, the driver located in the outer lane must continue moving in the direction of the arrow if his stop creates obstacles for other road users.
However, if signs or markings allow direct traffic from a given lane, then the driver is allowed to wait for the main traffic light signal. You don't have to follow the direction of the arrow to allow other traffic participants to pass.
104. When driving in the direction of the arrow turned on in the additional section simultaneously with a yellow or red traffic light, the driver is obliged to give way to vehicles moving from other directions.
When the arrow of the additional section of the traffic light is turned on (simultaneously with the prohibiting signal), the driver located on the outermost lane of the roadway must continue moving in the direction of the indicated arrow if his stop creates an obstacle to the movement of vehicles moving behind him in the same lane, unless otherwise the driving order is not determined by road signs “Directions of traffic in lanes”, “Direction of traffic in lanes” or corresponding horizontal road markings.
7. The turn signal should be turned on in advance, especially when turning left
For example, the driver of a Volkswagen turned on the turn signal at the very last moment. As a result, those who were driving behind him did not have time to change lanes.
56. Before starting to move, changing lanes, turning left or right, making a U-turn and stopping, the driver is required to signal with turn signals in the appropriate direction, and if they are missing or faulty or the hazard warning lights are on, with his hand.
57. Giving a signal with turn signals or a hand must be made before the start of maneuvering (except for cases of reversing) so that other road users have the opportunity to continue driving safely, and stop immediately after completing the maneuver (giving a hand signal can be completed immediately before maneuvering).
Be attentive to other road users - they will be attentive to you too!
Yuri GLADCHUK Photo by the author and Olga-Anna KANASHITS ABW.BY
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