Practice question

In NSW, what is the 'zip merge' (or 'zipper merge') rule when a lane ends and traffic must merge?

  1. The vehicle behind always gives way to the vehicle ahead
  2. Drivers in both lanes alternate to take turns merging — one vehicle from each lane at a time
  3. The driver in the ending lane must always give way to all vehicles in the continuing lane
  4. No rule applies — drivers must negotiate as they see fit

Answer: B — Drivers in both lanes alternate to take turns merging — one vehicle from each lane at a time

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