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When turning right, a lot of people won't go into those yellow criss-cross boxes at traffic lights, even if their exit is clear. They should enter the box and wait for oncoming traffic to cross. Consequently, only 1 car at a time can get turn right! How can I get these people to get out of my way? Should I toot them?

Yes, in those circumstances a gentle toot might well be in order. I've seen a similar problem with drivers who won't turn right at traffic lights unless the right filter arrow is on, even if there's nothing coming the other way.

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Yes, it may not do any good though. I think the rules for those yellow criss-cross boxes are too hard for people. I don't think they understand. Perhaps learners should just be told by their driving teachers "look, just don't block up the junction, OK?" It would save a lot of yellow paint, as well.

It isn't a difficult principle to teach but it appears not to be.

In certain parts of the country a "toot" may result in a broken nose, ha ha!