Lane Discipline Flashcards

What is the correct lane position when driving straight through a roundabout?

Answer: Left lane to enter, signal left before your exit

For going straight through a roundabout, use the left lane to enter and signal left as you approach your exit to leave the roundabout.

When turning left at a roundabout, which lane should you use?

Answer: The left lane — signal left on approach

For a left turn (first exit) at a roundabout, approach in the left lane and signal left as you enter the roundabout.

When turning right at a roundabout, which lane should you enter?

Answer: Right lane — signal right, then signal left before exiting

For a right turn, enter the roundabout in the right lane signalling right. Switch to signalling left as you pass the exit before yours, then exit.

What does a 'Keep Left' sign with a white arrow on a blue circular background mean?

Answer: All vehicles must keep to the left of the sign or obstacle

A 'Keep Left' sign instructs you to pass to the left of the sign or traffic island. It is a mandatory directional instruction.

Two lanes are merging into one. Who has right of way?

Answer: Vehicles should take turns (zipper merge) when safe

When two lanes merge, drivers should cooperate using a zipper merge — alternating one vehicle at a time when safe to do so.

You are driving in the centre lane of a three-lane road. The vehicle behind is flashing its headlights. What should you do?

Answer: Move to the left lane if safe to do so

If you are not overtaking and a faster vehicle wants to pass, move to the left lane when safe. The centre lane should not be occupied unnecessarily.