Right of way
Traffic travelling straight ahead in either direction along a major road generally has right of way at all times.
If you are at a junction where the roads are of equal importance, the
traffic on your right has right of way. You must let that traffic pass before you move on. It is important to understand that the right of way is not an absolute right. You must proceed with caution while showing regard for other users of the road.
If you are approaching a T junction, the traffic already on the road you are joining has right of way. This means any traffic on the road ending at the junction must wait for the other traffic to pass before turning left or right.
If you are turning right at a junction, the traffic coming straight through the junction from the opposite direction has right of way.
If you plan to turn right at a junction and a vehicle from the opposite direction wants to turn into the same road, the vehicle that is turning left has right of way. If yours is the vehicle turning right, you must wait for the other vehicle to turn first.
If you are approaching a junction with a major road, you must yield to other traffic. This means giving right of way or letting them pass before you enter the road you are joining.
Vehicles do not have an automatic right of way on the road. The overriding rule is, in all circumstances, to proceed with caution.
You must always yield to: pedestrians already crossing at a junction; pedestrians on a zebra crossing; pedestrians on a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing; and pedestrians and traffic when you are moving off from a stationary position (for example from your position at a stop sign or a parking space).
To avoid doubt and in the interest of road safety, a vehicle should always yield to pedestrians.