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Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
Once you are established in the lane, then the situation changes - it's now the other party who would be at fault. But if you proceed from the yield and someone moves over to the right at approximately the same time, you are at fault....
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Exactly.
Situation 1
Car A on the right slows down and sees that no one on the left is signaling to turn into the exit lane, so he proceeds into the entry lane to enter onto northbound 52St. Suddenly, Car B in the left hand lane realizes he's about to miss his exit, and then changes lanes. Car A collides with Car B in the right hand lane.
Fault: Car B
Situation 2
Car A on the right doesn't slow down to check traffic on the left, and he proceeds into the entry lane to enter onto northbound 52St, treating the situation like a merge. Car B in the left hand lane had his signal light on and is proceeding into the exit lane with right of way, expecting Car A to yield. Car A collides with Car B in the right hand lane.
Fault: Car A