It is done in Melbourne to prevent a tram running up your arse as the trams operate in the right hand lane. The alternative is not being able to turn right at all at these intersections which is not uncommon in Sydney on busy arterial roads as allowing cars turning right slows the flow of traffic.
This was the normal way to turn right in Melbourne up until 1952. Now you only do it at certain intersections in the city. It's because there isn't enough room in the centre of the road to do it without getting in the way of the trams, (or potentially cause a crash). It's worth considering that cyclists are expected to do hook turns to turn right at most traffic lighted intersections, and depending on the country this is true all around the world.
It is done in Melbourne to prevent a tram running up your arse as the trams operate in the right hand lane. The alternative is not being able to turn right at all at these intersections which is not uncommon in Sydney on busy arterial roads as allowing cars turning right slows the flow of traffic.
We do it for the trams, the trams... the glorious trams
Use your mirrors....
@@jazzcardashcam Its to keep traffic from blocking the tram. The alternative in this case would be to wait on the tram tracks.
See those tracks on the road? It's so you don't crash into a tram.
This was the normal way to turn right in Melbourne up until 1952. Now you only do it at certain intersections in the city.
It's because there isn't enough room in the centre of the road to do it without getting in the way of the trams, (or potentially cause a crash).
It's worth considering that cyclists are expected to do hook turns to turn right at most traffic lighted intersections, and depending on the country this is true all around the world.
Educate yourself before you talk shit about our road rules.