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Chapter 5 Flashcards

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Traditional roundabout characteristics

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  • One way road
  • Must always stay on the right when driving around
  • There will generally be a sign on the central reserve or a red and white fence of a bent sign with arrows pointing to the right
  • Road leading will often have sign indicating it is ahead
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Left right overtaking

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Just before and on roundabout you may drive both left and right because almost everyone is changing lanes
-You may overtake both left and right on roundabout

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Priority

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On almost all roundabouts you see who has right of way

  • All traffic on roundabout has right of way
  • on very busy roundabouts, traffic lights control areas. When they are working, they take precedence to priority signs and road markings
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Exiting roundabout

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traffic on roundabout has right of way.

-Applies to cyclists, riders of motor assisted bicycles and pedestrians who have a special track

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5
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Leaving at the first exit

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Approach at right hand lane if want to take first exit

-look at shark teeth

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Leaving at the intermediate exit

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drive center lane and if has 2 lanes, stay on right and signal right

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Leaving last exit

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at first, signal left

  • when on roundabout switch off indicator
  • indicate right after second exit
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Observation

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Look everywhere at once… if you fail to notice someon has stopped in front of you, you may crash
-use mirrors and look over shoulder - overtaking is allowed on roundabouts

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Small roundabout with one lane

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  • Implemented recently to replace crossing on regional road throughs - has reduced accidents
  • was called priority roundabout because traffic on them haf right of way
  • generally no lights
  • signs indicating roundabout are the same for large and small ones
  • usually tight, sharp bends (drive no faster than 20 or 30 km/hr
  • may still have bicycle lane or non-compulsory lane and must give way to cyclists/moped riders/pedestrians

-sometimes you have priority over bicycle/mopeds - usually only on busy roundabouts

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Small roundabouts with 2 lanes

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Usually where traffic is busy

  • often exist where regional roads with much traffic converge and roundabouts at the edge of built up area
  • Priority is the same as single lane
  • On busy roundabouts with 2 lanes, the amount of traffic leaving on first, second and third may vary considerably (this increases weaving movements and interruption in flow of traffic
    • Choose lane before enter to make it run more smoothly
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Entrance&exit: lowered kerb

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  • Entrance exits recognized by lowered kerb

- when exiting and entering always give right of way

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Driving into an entrance on left

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go to middle of road (generally within built up area, otherwise can be dangerous)

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Driving into an entrance on right

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  • indicate timely
  • reduce speed
  • may signal with brake pedal that shows intention of driving into an entrance rather than turning into a side road ahead.
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Pedestrian priority areas: Driving

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Drive slowly

  • special road section indicated by signs
  • public road - but with special rules (must drive at footpace max 15km/h)
  • Children or other obstables are likely
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Pedestrian priority areas: Parking

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  • No parking in pedestrian priority area

- only on your own premises or special sections of road indicated by P on road/sign

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Leaving pedestrians priority area

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Usually way to leave area is exit (can tell by lowered pavement joining public road)
-give way to everyone outside the area, including pedestrians

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Exit unmarked junction

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exit from pedestrian priority area may be far (approx 20 m) from through road

-ends sometimes with unmarked junction, though sometimes right of way sign is placed

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30 km zones: Defensive driving

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assume many pedestrians/cyclists/kids etc

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30 km zones: exit

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  • usually sloping pavement

- give right of way to everyone outside zone

20
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Pedestrian crossing: obligation

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give way to pedestrians and drivers for disabled ppl at zebra path or who are about to cross

21
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Pedestrian crossing: observe

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If see someone wanting to cross, reduce speed and brake gently

This way:

  • you will avoid a head-tail collision
  • you will not startle the pedestrian
  • you will at the same time encourage oncoming vehicles to also stop in time (when on single carriageway)
22
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Keeping zebra crossing clear

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-if driving in a queue which stops and there is a zebra crossing in front of you, keep the zebra crossing clear

23
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Overtaking: pedestrian crossing

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never overtake with a zebra crossing ahead

-view will be poor and crossing pedestrians won’t see you clearly

24
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Bus and tram stop: Giving way to bus

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Give way if indicate its pulling away from kerb. (if outside built up area, not necessary)

  • Applies to all buses
  • Allow to go first when you approach them from the front to go ahead so as to give them space
25
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Boarding and alighting passengers on bus

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If not indication by bus, always drive past and keep enough distance between yourself and the passengers. Same when bus is coming from other side.
-Remember passengers tend not to pay attention to approaching drivers

26
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Risks with buses

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when bus is at stop, consider:

  • passengers who got off may suddenly cross from in front or behind bus
  • people may cross the road in a hurry in order to catch the bus
  • the bus may drive off immediately as soon as the drive indicates direction
27
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Tram stop

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  • If approaching stationary tram, allow passengers approaching tram or who have just got off to cross the road safely
  • If approaching a stop simultaneously with tram which is slowing down, and where passengers are waiting on the side of the road, only overtake the tram if you do not endanger the passengers, who often cross unexpectedly
28
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Level crossings with barriers

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On very busy roads, the level crossing is on a different level and the road traffic crosses a bridge or flyover or goes through a tunnel.
-In places where you cross in other ways, the level crossing is on the same and there are barriers

29
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Along with barriers, what else does a level crossing have?

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red flashing lights and alarm bells. Several seconds after the alarm and lights flash, the barriers will be lowered.

30
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What do you do when you’re waiting behind the barriers of a level crossing?

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-Turn off your engine until the barriers open. When you stop at a level crossing, keep side roads and entrances and exits free

31
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What indicates a level crossing with barriers?

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-A crossing with barriers is indicated on a yield sign with a gate on it.

32
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Speed and level crossings

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Time between the operation of the flashing lights and the alarm bells and closing of barriers is based on the maximum speed of the road it is on

33
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Once the train has passed

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Another train may come..

  • Even if the barriers open automatically, there may be another train.
  • Signs saying wacht tot het rode licht is gedoofd. Er kan nog een trein komen.’ alert you to this possibility. It means “Wait until the red light has stopped flashing. Another train may come”
34
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Level crossing without barriers

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Some level crossings have no barriers but still have the flashing lights and alarms.
-Be aware of the level crossing and reduce your speed so that you will have time to take stock of the situation and you will always be able to stop if the red light shows.

35
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Unguarded level crossing

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Level crossings without barriers, flashing lights and alarms.

  • Be extra careful when crossing
  • When approaching an unguarded level crossing in foggy conditions, must only cross if you don’t hear or see the train approaching.
  • Heavy fog suggests finding a different route
36
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Advance warning of level crossing

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Outside or within the built-up areas, there are warning signs to indicate a crossing.
-The sign is on a post (on both sides of the road) that has slanted red lines, with each line indicating a distance of 80m.

37
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If car stalls and will not start while you are on a level crossing

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  • shift into first or second gear
  • engage the clutch
  • turn your ignition key and hold it in the start position
  • the car will now drive off the level crossing on the starting motor (it will be noisy and go with jerks and starts but at least you are off the level crossing!)

-if unsuccessful get out of the car

38
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St. Andrews crossing

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  • red and white crosses.

- one cross is one track, two crosses, two tracks etc.

39
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Bridge and flyover: Sidewinds

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if a high bridges or bridges across wide open water make you sensitive to sidewinds, there is often a warning sign with the symbol of a windsock

  • If quite regular, there is usually an actual windsock on a post
  • if sidewind is strong, slow down and make sure engine pulls the car as much as possible
40
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Icy weather

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Icy weather conditions over bridges and flyovers are more slippery than normal roads
-Movable bridges have even higher risk as the surface is thinner and subject to cooling down faster

41
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Opening or swing bridge

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Indicated by a sign with a symbol of an open bridge

  • on roads where you would drive quickly, there is often a yellow light next to the sign. If blinking, it means the bridge is going up, is up or has just been up. Be prepared to queue.
  • At the bridge itself, there will be a light. If it is lit or flashing, you must stop. If you have to wait, turn off your engine.
  • If there is another road in front of the bridge, there may also be a sign with a red lit up arrow. Drive in the direction of the arrow. So you may have to turn right or left at the front of the bridge.
  • you may go when light turns off
42
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Tunnels: Hazardous materials

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Usually there is a sign.

-Vehicles carrying dangerous and volatile substances are not allowed to use the tunnel. Usually there is a sign indicating direction they should go.

43
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Tunnels: Driving behaviour

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  • be prepared for drivers in front to slow down and to move away from the tunnel walls.
  • because they tend to move away from tunnel walls, it is difficult to get enough space to pass. Try to get a larger distance to pass, or don’t overtake at all when in a tunnel.
44
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Tunnels: sunglasses

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It is darker.. take your glasses off

45
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Tunnels: Lights

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Use dipped headlights in tunnel

  • it will help you see in front and behind car
  • Turn lights on before you enter tunnel so that it doesn’t confuse other drivers
  • when leaving tunnel, adjust speed to accommodate for eyes adjusting to light.
46
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Tunnels: Lane markings

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if you see red light over a lane, don’t use it

47
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Tunnel: car breakdown

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If this happens, try to at least get out of the tunnel and drive slowly

  • if can’t leave, put on the hazards and stop as far to the right as possible. Call 112 and wait for help.
  • Switch off engine immediately.

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