Does a driver who signals a lane change have priority over the drivers of the vehicles traveling in the lane they intend to move into?
Maneuvers – Lateral Movement
Explanation
A driver who signals a lane change **does not have priority** over vehicles already traveling in the lane they wish to move into. This is because traffic regulations establish that one must always **yield** to vehicles already in the lane or road one wants to occupy.
- **Yielding** is a fundamental rule in traffic and applies in various situations, such as at intersections with and without signals, and when entering roundabouts or highways.
- Right of way is granted to vehicles already traveling on a road, such as on a highway or a roundabout, over those wishing to merge.
Therefore, when changing lanes, the driver must ensure that they do not interfere with vehicles already in that lane, yielding to them and waiting until it is safe to make the change.
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