Right of Way Guide for all Junctions

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Right of Way Guide for all Junctions

By ash.exe

I usually see a few people make the mistake of giving way to people when they have the right of way or incorrectly taking priority in a junction. Seeing as there isn't really a guide that covers this properly, I thought I might as well make it. This guide will go over the fundamentals to all junctions in ETS2/ATS and will highlight who has the right of way at each area. 

 

General Rules:

• Avoid unnecessarily giving priority to other individuals - A lot of users typically flash their high beams to let the other person know they are giving way. This should only be done if the other driver has priority to continue or if the road is not busy at all. Do not flash to give priority in busy areas.
• If you do not have priority on that junction, give way to drivers around that do - This will keep junctions organised and safe for everyone around. 
• Always use indicators when necessary - This makes it easier for other traffic to understand what you are doing. If you don't signal, others may have to guess what you are doing.
• If someone else mistakenly takes priority when they shouldn't have, avoid crashing into them - If you can clearly see another driver try to take priority at a junction they do not have priority on, do everything you can to avoid a crash whether that be to slow down or to swerve to avoid the situation. Please be mindful of other drivers around you.
• Do not approach a junction too quickly - This gives you less time to react to other traffic around and increases risk of accidents. The faster you go, the more responsibility is held upon you.
• Do not overtake on non-highway junctions - This will likely interrupt other traffic around you and may cause a collision with oncoming traffic.

 

The next sections will explain each junction, each truck's priorities and tips for the area. Although the images below may be represented when trucks are stopped, this also applies to any vehicles that are moving and have priority over the other vehicle.

 

T-Junctions:

Also applies to Non Collision Zones and Y Junctions 

1 BLUE TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or turn right without giving way

2 RED TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead without giving way | Must give way to Blue truck before turning left

3 GREEN TRUCK: Must give way to Blue Truck if turning right | Must give way to Blue and Red Trucks if turning left

 

• Emerge out slightly in the direction you are going to if you are a Green Truck.
•  Drivers with larger cargos or long trailers may need to use extra space to turn. Give way to them if you need to.
•  Do not enter the junction if the exit road is not clear.

 

Traffic controlled Crossroad:

1 GREEN TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or turn right without giving way | Cannot turn left

2 BLUE TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead without giving way | Must give way to Red Truck before turning left (Only if the Red Truck is going straight ahead) | Cannot turn right

2 RED TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead without giving way | Must give way to Blue Truck before turning left (Only if the Blue Truck is going straight ahead) | Cannot turn right

 

•  If turning right as a blue or red truck, turn the steering wheel as early as possible.
•  If the Red Truck is carrying a long trailer, they will assume priority over the blue truck when turning right. Do not proceed past the traffic line if you are the blue truck. Use as much space as possible if you are the red truck. Same applies to the opposite.
•  Anyone that jumps the red light automatically assumes priority over any other vehicle.
•  Do not jump the red light as you are likely to cause an accident.
•  Do not change lanes in the middle of the junction.

 

Crossroads with Stop Line:

Also applies to give way lines

1 GREEN TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or turn right without giving way | Must give way to Red Truck before turning left

1 RED TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or turn right without giving way | Must give way to Green Truck before turning left

2 BLUE TRUCK: Must give way to Red Truck if turning right | Must give way to Green and Red Trucks if turning left or going straight ahead

 

•  If yourself and the driver head are turning left, steer as early as possible. 
•  If there is a conflict of give ways for the blue truck and the truck ahead, assume priority by first come first serve.
•  If this crossroad is unmarked, no one has priority. Only emerge on a first come first serve basis.
•  Do not enter the junction if the exit road is not clear.

 

Roundabouts

Also applies to mini roundabouts in Promods or single lane roundabouts.

1 BLUE TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or turn right without giving way

2 GREEN TRUCK: Must give way to drivers on the roundabout (Blue Truck) before turning right

2 RED TRUCK: Must give way to driers on the roundabout (Blue Truck) before turning left

•  Use the correct lane before entering the roundabout.
•  Circle the roundabout if you miss your exit.
•  Drivers with wide cargo or long trailers may need to use both lanes of the roundabout. Do not attempt to overtake them.
•  Avoid swerving or switching lanes on the roundabout.
•  Do not attempt to exit the roundabout at the correct lane if you've missed it.

 

Slip Road Exit:

GREEN TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or exit the motorway

RED TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead | Cannot exit the motorway

 

•  Merge into the slip road as early as possible, especially in traffic situations.
•  If you miss your exit, continue straight ahead.
•  Slow down if you are entering the slip road.
•  Do not attempt to reverse to get to the slip road.
•  Do not cut drivers off if exiting the motorway.

 

Slip Road Entry to Motorway with Fast Moving Traffic: 

1 RED TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead without giving way | Should give way to traffic on the slip road where possible

2 GREEN TRUCK: Must give way to traffic (Red Truck) already on the main road

 

•  If you are the Red Truck and the Green Truck is already ahead of you, try to give way to them if possible. 
•  Use the full length of the slip road to accelerate.
•  Do not enter the slip road if you are the Red Truck.
•  Do not prevent the driver from entering the main road if they already committed to it.

 

Slip Road Entry to Motorway with Slow Moving Traffic:

2 RED TRUCK: Give way to vehicles on the slip road (Green Truck) where possible

1 GREEN TRUCK: Use the full length of the slip road and merge into the main road where there is a gap

•  Always leave a gap between yourself and the driver ahead to allow slip road traffic to merge.
•  Take advantage of any gaps you might find near the end of the slip road.
•  Do not attempt to close the gap if a driver has already committed to merging to the next lane. This will cause a blockage for both traffic.
•  Do not prevent drivers from entering the gap.
•  It is usually a common mistake for people to close gaps and preventing traffic on the slip road from merging. Although traffic on the main road may have priority, it may cause an increase in traffic for slip road drivers.
•  Avoid treating priority as a competition here. Having the mindset of "I have priority on this lane so drivers should not merge here" creates more traffic for other lanes.

 

Cloverleaf interchange with Fast Moving Traffic:

1 GREEN TRUCK: Can proceed straight ahead or exit the motorway without giving way

2 RED TRUCK: Must give way to drivers on the main road (Green Truck) including if they are exiting the motorway | Can proceed ahead or enter the motorway

 

•  If you are the red truck, approach this junction slowly and be prepared to give way to other drivers.
•  If you cannot enter the motorway, continue straight ahead and loop the cloverleaf.
•  Enter the slip road early if you are the green truck.
•  Do not accelerate if you are the red truck and there is another truck next to you.
•  Avoid rushing to get to the motorway. You can always go the wrong way.

 

Cloverleaf interchange with Slow Moving Traffic:

1 RED TRUCK: If there is space for you to enter the motorway, proceed

2 GREEN TRUCK: If entering the slip road might block traffic (Red Truck) from entering the motorway, wait before the entry point to allow traffic on the slip road to move. Proceed to the exit if your vehicle size won't block traffic behind.

 

•  Take advantage of any gaps that might allow you to enter the motorway.
•  If you are driving the blue truck, keep the gap between yourself and the truck ahead as small as possible.
•  Be prepared to wait a bit longer if the Red Truck is carrying a long cargo.
•  Do not block traffic (Red Truck) from entering the motorway. This increase traffic for that side too.
•  Never attempt to merge into the slip road too late as you will block traffic behind you.

 

I hope this guide has been helpful and if you have any questions or confusions, please drop it down in the comment box below. Thanks once again for reading.

[James]

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