by ExadiNigel » Sun Nov 29, 2009 10:15 am
Interestingly the highway code refers to different rules for each of the lines except the edge line where is simply describes it as a line denoting teh edge of the carriageway with no rule applying to it. On the A419/A417 the line is an edge of carriageway as opposed to cycle lane (cycled on there once, never again! - scared the hell otof me)
A comment I will make though, the image I have of where the A417 (travelling Swindon to Gloucester) changes back to single carriageway is a dual carriageway all the way up to the roundabout. There is a left turn and a 'road ahead' which continues up past Birdlip. I'm not sure that I would want to create a third lane by traveling up the inside incase someone turns left at the roundabout.
I'm presuming you are taking the 2nd exit if travelling to Gloucester? So why would you wish to create a 3rd lane to the left of traffic that may take the 1st exit? Or do I have the wrong image in mind?
Nigel
Ex - ADI & Fleet Trainer, RoADAR Diploma, National Standards Cycling Instructor, ex- Registered Assessor for BTEC in Driving Science, ex-Member RoADAR & IAM, Plymouth, ex - SAFED registered trainer