This is how I thought it should work but here in the land of EMSA it doesn't. I specifically avoid one of the largest races in the SE because of this very issue. I'm not trying to call anyone out either, I appreciate the efforts of the volunteers that make my racing possible. But when something happens, turning the other way is wrong and apparently I'm not the only one that thinks this way. I am not a huge racer but do like it every now and then.

My current mindset is to avoid getting in any situation that might turn out poorly. I don't ask for rights where I could or crowd in at the line or marks, its not worth the risk and hassle.