Sharing the Road Flashcards
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An emergency vehicle with lights and sirens is approaching from behind. What should you do?
Answer: Pull to the left as soon as it is safe and stop
You must pull over to the left and stop as soon as it is safely possible to allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
A large truck is indicating to turn left and appears to need to swing wide. What should you do?
Answer: Wait behind the truck and do not attempt to pass until the turn is finished
Large vehicles often need extra space to complete turns safely; attempting to pass while they are turning is extremely dangerous.
When is it generally permitted for a fully licensed motorcycle rider to lane filter in Australia?
Answer: When traffic is travelling at 30 km/h or less and the rider does not exceed 30 km/h
In most Australian states, fully licensed motorcycle riders may lane filter when traffic is moving at 30 km/h or less, as long as they do not exceed 30 km/h.
You want to drive across a bicycle lane to enter a property driveway. What is the rule?
Answer: You may drive in a bicycle lane for up to 50 metres when entering or leaving a property
You are permitted to drive in a bicycle lane for up to 50 metres when entering or leaving a road or property.
You are about to open your car door after parking on a street. What must you check first?
Answer: Whether any cyclists or other vehicles are approaching from behind
Before opening your car door, you must check for approaching cyclists and other vehicles, as 'dooring' a cyclist can cause serious injury.
In a built-up area, a bus at a bus stop signals its intention to return to traffic. What must you do?
Answer: Give way to the bus
In a built-up area, drivers must give way to a bus indicating to return to traffic from a bus stop.
When passing animals such as horses on a road, what is the correct action?
Answer: Slow down significantly and give the animals plenty of room
Animals can be unpredictable and easily startled by vehicles; you must slow down and give them a wide berth when passing.
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