Road Junctions

[secsee1]

I have just received an enquiry from a friend in Australia who is visiting the UK very soon, it concerns the right of way at a road junction, the question was as follows: "If you are approaching an intersection (not controlled by lights) and you want to turn Left, do you have to give way to a car coming in the opposite direction that has signalled to turn right"
Any help on this would be much appreciated.

[rockyracoon]

No, if turning left you have right of way over oncoming traffic.

[rockyracoon]

You should look out for pedestrians that maybe crossing though.

[Baldric]

No, simple as that.

[dzug2]

In Australia you would have to give way - hence the question.
Sensible to find out in advance.

[jno]

don't know about Australia - in NZ you had to give way, but they've dropped the law now.

[Zacs-Master]

I think 'intersection' needs defining.

[Tuvok]

Get them a copy of The Highway Code

[rockyracoon]

" I think 'intersection' needs defining"

Zac's right, if it's got a roundabout on it then you have to give way to cars coming from your right.

[chrissa1]

If you gave way to a car turning right, across your bow, you'd cause an almighty crash behind you.

If it was a roundabout then obviously give way to the traffic coming from your right.

[Flyhalf]

He (she?) will also need to beware traffic lights on red.
In the UK you cannot make a left turn when light is on red, whereas in Australia (at least in NSW, possibly other states are different) you can.

[ST24]

182 on this page gives all relevant information https://www.gov.uk/using-the-road-159-to-203/road-junctions-170-to-183