Does the give way to the right rule apply everywhere in NSW?

No. It applies at intersections with no signs, signals or roundabout, other than T-intersections.

A car is coming from my left at an unmarked crossroad. Who goes?

You do, because you are on its right, though you should still make sure it is stopping.

Road scene · Intersection scenes

Give way to the right at a crossroad

At a crossroad with no signs or lights, give way to the vehicle on your right.

Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 72Asked in general knowledgeAsked in road safetyShown in 4 practice questions

What it means

Give way to the right at a crossroad: what is the rule?

Two roads cross at right angles and there are no signs, lines or lights. The yellow car is heading straight up from the bottom, while a white car approaches from the right side, heading left. Both reach the junction at about the same time, and the yellow car must wait, because the white one is on its right. Swap the two cars and the yellow car would go first.

What to do

1
Slow on approach and check right first, then left.
2
Let any vehicle on your right go before you enter.
3
Expect a car on your left to wait for you, but confirm it is slowing.

Practice questions with this scene

You reach a crossroad with no signs or lights, and a car is approaching from your right. Who goes first?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

At an intersection with no signs, signals or roundabout, you give way to vehicles coming from your right.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 72

At a crossroad with no signs or lights you are turning left. A car approaching from your right is going straight ahead. Who goes first?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

A driver turning left at an intersection without signs or signals gives way to any vehicle approaching from the right.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 72

Common questions

Does the give way to the right rule apply everywhere in NSW?: No. It applies at intersections with no signs, signals or roundabout, other than T-intersections.
A car is coming from my left at an unmarked crossroad. Who goes?: You do, because you are on its right, though you should still make sure it is stopping.

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