Sharing the Road Flashcards

In a zone with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less, what is the minimum distance you must leave between your vehicle and a cyclist when passing?

Answer: 1 metre

On roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less, you must leave at least 1 metre of clearance when overtaking a cyclist.

When the speed limit is above 60 km/h, what is the minimum gap required when overtaking a cyclist?

Answer: 1.5 metres

On roads with a speed limit above 60 km/h, you must allow at least 1.5 metres of clearance when overtaking a cyclist.

When approaching a pedestrian crossing where someone is waiting to cross, you must:

Answer: Slow down and be prepared to stop and give way

You must slow down and be prepared to give way to any pedestrian on or about to enter a pedestrian crossing.

When turning at an intersection, a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning into. What must you do?

Answer: Give way to the pedestrian

Drivers must give way to any pedestrian crossing the road they are turning into at an intersection.

A school bus ahead has its overhead amber warning lights flashing. What must you do?

Answer: Stop and wait until children have boarded or alighted and the lights stop flashing

When a school bus has warning lights flashing, you must stop and wait until all children have safely boarded or alighted and the lights stop flashing.

A tram has stopped at a tram stop and there is no safety zone or raised platform. What must you do when passing?

Answer: Pass at no more than 10 km/h, giving way to passengers

Without a safety zone or raised platform, you must not pass a stationary tram at more than 10 km/h and must give way to passengers boarding or alighting.

When driving near large trucks, why should you avoid remaining in their blind spots?

Answer: Truck drivers cannot see vehicles in their blind spots and may change lanes into you

Large trucks have significant blind spots, and if a truck driver cannot see your vehicle, they may change lanes without realising you are there.