MergingSouth Africa
Traffic rules
South Africa
1. Merging
Merging is the process of joining a stream of traffic from another lane or road, such as when an entry lane joins a motorway or when two traffic lanes become one. The merging driver must observe surrounding traffic, signal when required and enter an appropriate gap safely.
Drivers already in the continuing traffic lane should remain alert to merging vehicles and avoid unnecessarily preventing them from joining. Special zipper-merging rules may apply when traffic is heavily congested and a lane ends.
Which blind spots does K53 check at freeway entry?
Both left and right; repeat checks if needed.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
What space should K53 freeway merges obtain?
Sufficient clear space around the vehicle.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
How does K53 advise through drivers to help entries?
Adjust speed and position when necessary to facilitate joining vehicles.
🔗 gov.za • South Africa, Government Gazette28446,7 April2006 — K53 practical driving guidance
