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Intersections, Give Way & Turning Flashcards

1
Q

What are the laws surrounding the middle of intersections?

A

It is an offence to be caught in the middle of an intersection when the lights change

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2
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What is the basic rule of the road in NSW?

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Keep to the left

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3
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Generally, when should you give way?

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When turning across another vehicle’s path

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4
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When turning at an intersection, who should you give way to?

A

Oncoming vehicles going straight ahead

Oncoming vehicles turning left

Any vehicle on your right

Any pedestrians crossing the road you are entering

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5
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What is the corresponding line for a stop sign?

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A continuous line

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6
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What should you do when you come to a stop sign?

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Stop completely before reaching the stop line, and as close as possible to the line

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Whom should you give way to at a stop sign?

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All vehicles travelling in, entering or approaching the intersection

Any pedestrians crossing the road into which you are turning

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8
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What is the corresponding line for a ‘give way’ sign?

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A broken line

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9
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What should you do when you come to a give way sign?

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Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

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Whom should you give way to at a give way sign?

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All vehicles travelling in, entering or approaching the intersection

Any pedestrians crossing the road into which you are turning

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11
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What are the rules for giving way at T intersections?

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The vehicle travelling on the road that ends must give way to any pedestrians crossing or vehicles travelling on the road that continues

A vehicle must signal if it intends to leave the continuing road and enter the terminating road

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12
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When should you signal?

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Before you turn left, right or change lanes

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13
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What is the procedure for left turns?

A

Signal Left

Move close to the left side of the road

Keep to the left side of the road you are entering

Use a slip lane when one is provided

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What is the procedure for turning right?

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Signal Right

Move as close to the centre line as possible

When turning right on a multi-lane road, turn right from the right lane or one with an arrow pointing right

In marked lanes, you must stay in the same lane as you go from one road to another

You must give way to pedestrians crossing the road into which you are turning

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15
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What is the procedure for making a right turn through a median strip?

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Wait for a suitable gap in the oncoming traffic

Drive as far as you can into the central dividing part of the road and stop until it is safe to continue

Signal for at least five seconds before moving from the median strip onto the road

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16
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What is the procedure for turning right at traffic lights?

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Enter the intersection and wait until oncoming traffic clears before turning

17
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If the lights change to yellow or red while you are in the middle of an intersection, what should you do?

A

You are allowed to turn right and should do so as soon as it is safe

18
Q

What is the procedure for turning right into or from a one-way street?

A

You must turn as close as possible to the right side of the road

19
Q

When is it illegal to make a U-turn?

A

Where there is a NO U-TURN sign

On motorways

At traffic lights unless you see a U-TURN PERMITTED sign at the intersection

Across continuous unbroken lines

20
Q

Where should you start your U-TURN?

A

From the marked lane nearest to the centre of the road, or, if there are no lane markings, the left of the centre of the road

21
Q

When should three-point turns be used?

A

When a road is not wide enough to do a U-TURN

22
Q

What is the rule for approaching a roundabout?

A

Vehicles entering a roundabout must give way to any vehicle already within the roundabout

23
Q

What is the procedure for turning left in a roundabout?

A

On your approach to a roundabout you must select the left lane, signal left, stay in the left lane to exit.

24
Q

What is the procedure for going straight ahead in a roundabout?

A

Do not signal when approaching the roundabout but always signal left before exiting a roundabout.

You may approach the roundabout from either left or right lanes (unless there are road markings with other instructions), drive in the same lane through the roundabout and exit in the same lane.

25
Q

What is the procedure for turning right in a roundabout?

A

On your approach, to a roundabout you must select the

right lane, signal right, stay in the right lane and signal left before exiting into the right lane.

26
Q

What is the procedure for making a U-turn in a roundabout?

A

Signal right from the right lane, stay in the right lane, but
signal left before exiting into the right lane.

27
Q

What is the procedure for when you hear a siren or see the flashing lights of an emergency vehicle?

A

You must give way so the emergency vehicle
has a clear passage through traffic

Generally, if you hear a siren or see the flashing lights, pull over to the left until the emergency vehicle passes.

28
Q

What is the procedure for passing a funeral processioN?

A

When driving you must not negligently or wilfully interfere with, or interrupt, the free passage along the road of any funeral cortege or authorised procession.

29
Q

What is the procedure for a red light?

A

Wait behind the stop line.

Do not go through the intersection.

30
Q

What is the procedure for a yellow light?

A

You can enter the intersection if you are so close that sudden braking might cause a crash.

31
Q

What is the procedure for a green light?

A

Proceed through the intersection carefully

32
Q

What does it mean when a yellow turn signal is flashing?

A

You may proceed but must give way to any pedestrian who is crossing the road into which you are turning

33
Q

What is the meaning of a stop sign with three black dots?

A

If the lights are not working or are flashing yellow, you
must stop and give way to traffic as though you are at
an intersection with stop signs.

34
Q

What happens when the B signal lights up white?

A

All other vehicles stay while the buses may go

35
Q

Will you be flagged by a red light camera if you are crossing the intersection and the light turns yellow?

A

No

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