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Sharing the Road Flashcards

1
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A stop line is a single _ line, and a give way line is a single _ line

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solid, broken

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Single continuous line can cross

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to enter a road or property

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Single continuous line can’t cross

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to overtake or make a U-turn

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The line that applies to you (e.g theres a continous and broken line in the middle)

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is the line closest to you

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5
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Only exception to be able to cross a double continuous white line

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if there is an obstruction and it’s safe to do so

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Broken white lines

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You can turn, overtake and U-turn

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Continuous lane line can’t be crossed unless

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you’re moving from or to a special purpose lane you’re allowed to use (like a transit lane)

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Continuous line at a traffic light

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meaning you can’t change lanes and have to follow the direction until you can safely and legally turn around

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Wide centre lines

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provide extra room between vehicles driving in opposite directions to help reduce risk of a crash

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Wide double continuous lines use

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only be crossed to avoid an obstruction

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Broken wide continuous lines can

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be used to enter or exit a property or road, or to overtake

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12
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Wide broken line left of a continuous line can

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be crossed to overtake, enter and exit a property or road, and make a U-turn

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13
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Edge lines

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found at the side of a highway since these parts can have loose stone, be uneven, or drop off suddenly

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14
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You can drive across an edge line if you’re

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avoiding an obstruction, overtake a vehicle indicating to turn right, driving a slow-moving vehicle, entering or exiting a road, riding a bicycle, or stopping your vehicle

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You can travel in an edge line for up to 100m to

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enter or leave a road, turn at an intersection, to stop (if permitted), or to enter a special purpose/emergency lane)

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16
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Yellow edge lines

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mean you can’t stop or park on that part of the road

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17
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Overhead lane control

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help the flow of traffic by showing you the speed limits for each lane, which lanes you can drive in, and which ones are closed

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18
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Overhead lane controls change according to

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road conditions

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19
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Red cross means

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the lane is closed and can’t be used

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20
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Flashing red cross means

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you must change lanes as soon as it is safe to do so

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21
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You can drive in a lane that has

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a white or green arrow, or a speed limit sign

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22
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Lane control ends sign means

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the lane control no longer applies to the marked lanes and normal road rules now apply

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Bus lanes

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priority lane for buses to pick up and drop off passengers on time (bicycles can also use)

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Transit lanes

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encourage carpooling, they reduce traffic congestion and can reduce the travel time to your destination

25
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T2 means

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you must have 2 or more people in your car during the times shown (including the driver)

26
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T3 means

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you must have 3 or more people in your car during the times shown (including the driver)

27
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If there is no time on a transit lane sign

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it is always a transit lane

28
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Transit lanes can be used as a normal lane

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outside of the times marked

29
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Bicycle lanes

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exist for the safety of bicycle riders & it’s compulsory for riders to use these lanes

30
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Drivers can park or stop in bicycle lanes

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unless there is a sign or road marking that states otherwise

31
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Tram lanes

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they run alongside regular traffic lanes and are separated by a single yellow line

32
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Shared tram lanes

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indicated by a broken yellow line

33
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You _ cross a broken yellow line and drive on tram tracks at any time but _

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can, must not delay a tram

34
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A continuous yellow line next to tram tracks indicate that

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this is a dedicated tram lane. for a part time tram lane times will be shown on the sign

35
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You can only drive in a tram lane for up to _m to _

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50m, enter or leave the road (provided you don’t delay a tram even when the tram lane is not operating)

36
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When can you drive in a dedicated tramway

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Never (except to avoid an obstruction)

37
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Safety zone

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a traffic island or dividing strip of road near a tram stop - exist to keep pedestrians safe

38
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Safety zone driving

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can’t drive on it, drive to the left of it at a speed that won’t risk harming pedestrians

39
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Trams without safety zones

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slow down and give way to pedestrians

40
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When tram doors are open

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don’t proceed unless the driver signals you to

41
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Safety zone stopping

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never stop, you must not park within 10m of a safety zone, unless a parking sign allows you to

42
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You can drive in special purpose lanes in particular circumstances ,such as

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when entering or exiting a road, or during an emergency

43
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You can drive for up to _m in a bike lane or up to _m in any other special purpose lane if you’re:

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50,100, entering or leaving a road, overtaking to the left of a turning vehicle, or entering a marked lane from the roadside (e.g., you parked in the bike lane)

44
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You can drive in special lanes for any distance if you’re

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avoiding an obstruction e.g., debris, following traffic signs, such as during roadworks, or giving way to emergency vehicles

45
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You can stop in a special purpose lane

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to avoid a collision, if your vehicle has broken down, or for a medical emergency (with hazard lights on)

46
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Bike riders over 13 can only ride on the footpath if

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accompanied by a child under 13

47
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Heavy vehicles weigh

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more than 4.5 tonnes

48
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Long vehicles are

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7.5m or longer (including anything attached to the vehicle)

49
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A long vehicle needs between

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2-5 it’s length to stop safely

50
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When passing a stopped tram (speed)

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don’t exceed 10km/h

51
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Motorcyclists can’t travel more than _ when lane filtering

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30km/h

52
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If an emergency vehicle is stopped or slowed,

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move into another lane if you can, and slow down to 40km/h or less until a safe distance

53
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For L’s and P’s licenses (demerit point limit)

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5 points in a 12-month period, or 12 demerit points in 3 years will trigger a demerit point action

54
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Reaching your demerit point limit can lead to

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the suspension of your license or permit

55
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Extended demerit point period

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you can avoid being suspended, but if you commit an offence and receive demerit points within 12 months, you will be suspended for double the amount of time

56
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If you go over the speed limit by 45km/h or more

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you car can be impounded, confiscated, or immobilised

57
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Point to point cameras

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calculate your average speed between two points

58
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For L’s and P’s licenses (demerit point consequence)

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suspended for 3 months, or double with extended period

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