Originally Posted by
Fissile
Yup, even if you have the right of way, the law requires you take evasive action if possible. "Right of way" doesn't mean you can escalate a bad situation. It's no different than if a cyclist is obstructing the right of way of a motorist. The motorist must take evasive action if possible "Right of way" does not give anyone a right to run you down.
People often don't understand that right-of-way isn't a possession, its an obligation.
Our "rights" are predicated on meeting our obligations first.