Right-of-way and intersection rules
Right-of-way questions are where most marks are lost: the rule is simple, but the situations are not. Kiribati drives on the left, so priority patterns follow left-hand traffic.
Uncontrolled junctions
At a crossroads with no signs or lights, give way to traffic approaching from your right. Do not assume that being on the wider or busier road gives you priority.
Roundabouts
Traffic already circulating comes from your right. Give way to it, then enter and travel clockwise around the island.
Turning traffic
A vehicle going straight ahead has priority over one turning across its path. A right turn crosses the oncoming lane, so wait for a safe gap. A left turn may cross a footway, and pedestrians already crossing keep priority.
Joining the road
From a yard, driveway, beach ramp or unpaved track you give way to every vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian already on the road. Reversing out is not a right of way.
Emergency vehicles
Sirens and flashing lights mean make room and stop if necessary - but do not break the law to do so.
Worked example
You reach a mini-roundabout near a school at closing time. A minibus is already circulating from your right and a child is waiting at the edge. Reasoning: circulating traffic has priority and the child may step out unpredictably. Action: give way to the minibus, do not enter until it has passed your exit, then proceed slowly, checking for children.
Traps
'I indicated, so I had priority'; 'the bigger vehicle wins'; entering a roundabout because you arrived first; waving another driver through and causing a collision behind you - do not direct traffic.