Do you know give way rules changing on 25 March? Give way rule quiz

[_Shrek_]

. I was just disagreeing with the first part where you said both green cars had the right of way

on the top left they do, me thinks you misunderstood my post

[_Shrek_]

Really? I haven't heard anything about this apart from KB.

But I watch bugger all TV and don't read newspapers. I'm far from the only person like that.

+1 here!! we don't have TV or get the paper. we have the net & this for our updates

Having NO friends ... does that

By the way ... part of the very large goverment funded campaign in public information on this subject was a mail drop of a pamflet (that is looks like any other glossy advertising pamflet) to each mail box. So if you didn't get one (oh dear how sad) see your mail deliverer ... and cry to them.

Even if you didn't get one ... ignorance of the changes is no defence if you get caught failing to give way. Your post indicates you are half guilty already ...

Perhaps you better put a box of tissues in your hand-bag ... just in case .... you seem like the sort of person that will need it.

actually Trev I'm with Usarka if it weren't for KB then the net I would not have known either & we have never got any thing in the post nor seen any thing in shop windows regarding the changes,
so baging some one like this for making a statement is very short sighted on your part, unless your trolling of course

[MSTRS:Me]

Who knows the catchy little 'poem' coined by some wally to help people remember?

Top of the T
Goes before me

or is it

Top of the T
Gives way to me

[Scuba_Steve]

Who knows the catchy little 'poem' coined by some wally to help people remember?

Top of the T
Goes before me

or is it

Top of the T
Gives way to me

Maybee it's just time to go "India" - Biggest vehicle has right of way!
After all this is what it's all about, following the rest of the world & what greater driving population than India?

[MSTRS:Me]

True, that!
They are likely to have more motorised vehicles in one city.

My point above was that 'catchy jingles' are no fucking good. When a slight change to it reverses the rule. Yet when sounded out, follows the same rhythm and rhyme, and could seem exactly the same to the ear.

[MSTRS:Me]

OK - so this is a joke...

I wasn't concentrating while driving this morning and crashed into a 'stop' sign. I got out of the car to check the damage. The sign was slightly bent and there was a small scratch on my bumper. Both could be repaired cheaply, so that wasn't too bad. It wasn't all good news, though. I could tell from the kids' screams that the lollipop man was pretty fucked up.

...but the 'all care and attention' attitude described is quite common.

We should be well-used to sharing the road with these sorts, but there is the little homily that insists any idiot-proofing merely results in a better idiot.

[StiffyAlways]

So after visiting numerous message boards and reading through comments on various news sites such and stuff.co.nz over the past few months i have come to the conclusion that while the majority of drivers know when and when not to give way, very few know the actual give way rules. This 1 rule change and 1 new rule would be the perfect opportunity to change that, but instead they've given drivers a bunch of stupid catch phrases and birds-eye-view diagrams/scenarios to memorise

[FJRider]

actually Trev ...

I suggest to those that never heard of, nor recieved any publicity pamflets, nor saw any posters about on the law changes ... needs to get out more ... and open their eyes ...

And contact their local MP ... and ask why they never heard about it ... It may help with the next Goverment funded program to inform the masses ... it's your money that was obviously wasted ...

unless your trolling of course

[_Shrek_]

I suggest to those that never heard of, nor recieved any publicity pamflets, nor saw any posters about on the law changes ... needs to get out more ... and open their eyes ...

And contact their local MP ... and ask why they never heard about it ... It may help with the next Goverment funded program to inform the masses ... it's your money that was obviously wasted ...

I stand corrected we received a pamphlet in the mail last night 20cm x 10cm!!! & it was a scratchy

& as for my local mp been there, she only cares about her job , the would be best for her

[FJRider]

.... as for my local mp been there, she only cares about her job , the would be best for her

Why people get a woman to do a mans job ...

[MSTRS:Me]

Bit like giving the peasants the right to vote.

[Scuba_Steve]

I see MotorWeb has just decided to reverse the old saying in an attempt for people to remember. Not sure thats a good idea either.

A simple way to remember: if you are going to hit the driver's door in a collision then you must give way.

[oneofsix]

I see MotorWeb has just decided to reverse the old saying in an attempt for people to remember. Not sure thats a good idea either.

That is a confusing idea as it only applies when both vehicles are turning, in all other cases at uncontrolled intersections the exact opposite applies. IF both turning right and you are going to hit the drivers door give way, otherwise if you are going to be hit in the drivers door give way. Confusing so time to give up on the drivers door thing, except for self preservation, i.e. if A has a big enough vehicle and is about to hit B in the drivers door B will give way out of fear.

[Maha]

Just remember...that even if you think you have a handle on the new Give Way rule, the other person may not.

Being Vigilant is the key.

[Scuba_Steve]

Well not long now till we retard our Give-Way rules to "match the rest of the world". Let the chaos ensue, tho I do hope no-one gets caught out.
I have just found out however, if your traveling to West Auckland theres a special set of give-way rules as depicted here