Safer, Smarter Drivers: More Information
Safer, Smarter Drivers: More Information
Safer, Smarter Drivers: More Information
continuous centre
lines and islands
Breakdown safety tips
In the event of breaking down when
travelling on a highway, expressway or
There are many situations In all these situations, vehicle A must give Giving way when turning right It is important to be in iii) Give way to all vehicles already on the freeway:
other than at GIVE WAY signs way to vehicle B. the correct lane at multi- roundabout. There are different rules for
If you are turning right at an intersection, • Find a safe spot to pull over.
where you have to give way. you must give way to vehicles coming from lane roundabouts. Signs, iv) Before exiting you should use your left crossing continuous centre • If you have to stay in your vehicle, keep
These include: the opposite direction that are: lane markings and arrows indicator (if practical) and follow the exit lines, depending on what your seatbelt on.
• driving straight ahead through help position your vehicle lane marking. Stop indicating as soon type of centre line it is and • Park the vehicle as far left as possible.
• At STOP signs.
as you have exited the roundabout. what manoeuvre you are
the intersection correctly and guide you in • Use hazard lights.
• Turning across the path of an oncoming
the direction you want to go. Note: Do not turn right from the left lane performing.
vehicle at an intersection. • turning left at the intersection. • If possible, exit the vehicle from
unless arrows on the road indicate that
Unless arrows on the road indicate You must not cross a single continuous the left (passenger) side.
• Turning from a terminating road onto In both cases, vehicle B must give way to you can.
otherwise, remember these rules: centre line to: • Be cautious when
the continuing road at a T-intersection. vehicle A.
• overtake passing an incident
• To turn left, use the left lane.
STOP lines and GIVE WAY lines on the road • do a U-turn. or breakdown.
have the same meaning as STOP signs and • To turn right, use the right lane.
But you can cross a single continuous
GIVE WAY signs. This is in case a sign is
• To go straight ahead, use either lane. centre line (including if there’s a broken
missing, stolen or knocked down.
line on the other side) to enter or leave the
Remember, if you turn at an intersection, Left turn road, to avoid an obstruction, park in angle
you must give way to pedestrians crossing parking on the opposite side of the road, or
the road you are entering. i) Position your vehicle in the left lane well to allow enough room to safely overtake a
in advance, unless arrows on the road cyclist. But only if you have a clear view of
or signs indicate otherwise. approaching traffic and can do so safely.
Giving way at intersections
with two STOP or GIVE WAY ii) Signal using your left indicator.
signs iii) Give way to all vehicles already on
the roundabout.
A STOP sign is not ‘more powerful’ than
a GIVE WAY sign. iv) Remain in the left lane as you complete
Once the vehicles below have given way to
your turn. Straight ahead
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all other vehicles, they must then apply the v) Continue to use your left indicator as i) Position your vehicle in either lane well
give way rules to each other. Vehicle A you exit the roundabout. Stop indicating in advance unless arrows on the road or But remember, if there’s a double
must give way to vehicle B because it is once you have exited the roundabout. signs indicate otherwise. continuous centre line, you are not mylicence.sa.gov.au/roadrules
turning right across the path of vehicle B.
ii) Do not use your indicator until you are permitted to cross it at all unless you have (road rules quiz and online videos)
ready to exit. to avoid an obstruction or allow enough
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room to safely overtake a cyclist. Please note you’ll need a QR scanner app
iii) Give way to all vehicles already on on your smart phone.
Similar rules apply to painted islands. If the
the roundabout.
island is surrounded by one continuous ph: 13 10 84
iv) Before exiting you should use your left line, you can drive on or over it for up to
Turning off a slip lane
Giving way at a T-intersection indicator (if practical) and follow the exit 50 metres in order to:
However, you do not have to give way to a lane marking. Stop indicating as soon • enter or leave the road
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If you are driving on a road that ends at vehicle if it is driving onto the road from a as you have exited the roundabout. • enter a turning lane that begins
a T-intersection, you must give way to all slip lane. immediately after the island
vehicles travelling on the road continuing
A slip lane is an area of road for vehicles • park in angle parking on the opposite
through the intersection.
turning left that is separated from other side of the road mylicence.sa.gov.au
In the below situation, vehicle A must give parts of the road by a painted island or • allow enough room to safely overtake a
Giving way at uncontrolled way to vehicle B. traffic island. cyclist.
intersections But if the island is surrounded by double
In the below situation, vehicle B must give
continuous lines or if it separates traffic
An uncontrolled intersection is an way to vehicle A.
intersection with no traffic lights, STOP
Right turn or U-turns
flowing in the same direction – such as
where an on ramp merges on to a roadway safer,
smarter
or GIVE WAY signs or lines. At an
– you must stay off it, unless you need to
uncontrolled intersection you must give
drivers
i) Position your vehicle in the right lane avoid an obstruction or allow enough room
way to the right. well in advance unless arrows on the to safely overtake a cyclist.
road or signs indicate otherwise.
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MR1467 04/17
4 Merging 6 Changing lanes 9 U-turns Road safety Road rule
There are two different give When you change lanes you There are different rules for
Speed
The speed limit that applies to a road or
Mobile phones
You cannot use a mobile phone in a vehicle
amendments
way rules for merging. must give way to any vehicle U-turns. road related area is the maximum speed while driving, even when the vehicle is at The Australian Road Rules are continually
i) On roads where there are lanes marked
in the lane you are moving i) At traffic lights you are allowed to drive a vehicle. You traffic lights or in a traffic jam. You can monitored, with amendments taking into
on the road, if your lane comes to an into. This also applies when should only drive to the speed limit if it is only use a mobile phone if it is secured in account changes in road safety policy,
You must not make a U-turn at traffic
your lane is ending and you safe to do so. Consider the conditions, for a commercially made cradle affixed to the driver behaviour and technology. Recent
end, you must give way to traffic already lights unless there is a sign stating example, poor weather or heavy traffic. vehicle and is only used to make or receive amendments include:
in the lane you are moving into. have to cross a lane line, U-TURN PERMITTED. calls. It is an offence to create, send or
such as entering a freeway. The default speed limit on suburban roads All vehicles must give way to pedestrians
Vehicle A gives way to vehicle B. ii) Not at traffic lights look at a text, video message or email on a
is 50km/h and on rural roads 100km/h. and cyclists when they are ENTERING
Road rules
When driving, before you change direction mobile phone. You cannot touch the body
For example, at a break in the centre island Learner drivers and provisional licence crossings and slip lanes. That is, when
you must indicate for long enough to or screen of the phone, if the phone is not
or at an intersection with no traffic lights. holders must not exceed the 100km/h they are ABOUT to cross.
secured in a mounting affixed to the vehicle.
refresher
give sufficient warning to other drivers speed limit at any time.
and pedestrians. You must not do a U-turn: Private buses can use bus lanes, but not
If you are a learner or hold a P1 licence, you
The speed limit on a section of road may be ‘bus only’ lanes painted in red.
Choose safe gaps before you move – • If there is a sign stating NO U-TURN. must NOT use a mobile phone in a car at
varied from the default speed limits, which
any time while driving, including hands-free
do not take risks. Leave enough space for • Across a single or double continuous will be indicated by speed limit signs.
technologies.
Motor bike lane filtering is ONLY permitted mylicence.sa.gov.au
the vehicles behind you as well as in front centre line or a continuous centre line at speeds of 30km/h or slower, when safe
A 25km/h speed limit applies:
of you. to the left of a broken line. to do so, by R and R-date licensed motor
- when passing a school bus that has
At 60km/h your bike riders. Persons with a P1 provisional
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When you are doing a U-turn, you must stopped to pick up or set down children
vehicle is travelling licence or Learner’s permit and moped
Yellow traffic lights give way to all other vehicles and - when passing a stationary emergency at over 16 metres riders with a car licence only must not lane
pedestrians even if other vehicles are services vehicle with flashing red or per second. Taking filter. Lane filtering is NOT permitted in a
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ii) On roads where there are no lanes facing a GIVE WAY or STOP sign. blue lights. your eyes off the
You must stop at a yellow school zone or through pedestrian and
marked on the road, when lines of traffic
traffic light unless it is unsafe Reduced speed limits are also
50m road for just three
children’s crossings, next to parked cars
seconds to read
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merge, you must give way to any vehicle or between vehicles and the kerb, or on
to do so. commonly signed: a text means that
that is ahead of you. Overtaking - at a Children’s crossing when the lights you will travel roundabouts, in bicycle, bus or tram lanes.
Vehicle B gives way to vehicle A.
A yellow traffic light is not an extension of are flashing as indicated by a Children’s 50 metres
the green light. It is the beginning of the crossing sign without looking
red light. There are three situations at the road.
Cycling road rules
road rules
- when a child is within school zone signs -
When approaching traffic lights showing
where a driver may overtake
on the road, footpath, median strip, or on a Cyclists can ride safely across a marked
a green light you should be ready to stop to the left of another driver: Alcohol and drugs
clarified
bicycle including outside of school hours. foot crossing, a pedestrian crossing or
if the lights change to yellow and you can i) On a multi-lane road. a children’s crossing. You must keep to
It is illegal to drive while under the influence
stop safely before reaching the stop line. the left, give way to any pedestrian, and
ii) If the vehicle in front signals to make a In a 110km/h speed zone it will take of alcohol or drugs, including some over the
As you approach the lights you should also approximately 1km to safely overtake counter and prescription medicines if they cross without delay. You must obey the
right turn or a U-turn.
check your mirror to see if there is a vehicle a B-double truck travelling at 100km/h. impair your driving ability. pedestrian or bicycle crossing lights and Simple misunderstandings
iii) If the traffic on your right is stationary. not enter the crossing once the symbol
close behind, so that you know if it will be
Learner, provisional and probationary turns red. You should slow down on the
about road rules can cause a
safe to stop suddenly. Overtaking on the left is not allowed in
any other situation apart from the three Seatbelts and restraints licence holders must stick to a zero Blood approach to the crossing and keep a sharp lot of grief – from near misses
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Alcohol Concentration (BAC) – this means
Safe following listed above. Wearing seatbelts is compulsory.
lookout for pedestrians and vehicles. and minor crashes to serious
no alcohol at all.
injuries and fatalities.
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distances Remember, whether you’re overtaking on You must wear a seatbelt where one is Cyclists of all ages are allowed to ride on
Full licence holders must not drive with a
Keeping left the right or left: available whenever the vehicle is moving or footpaths.
BAC of 0.05 or more. This guide clarifies 10 common
You must drive a sufficient • It’s never legal to exceed the speed limit.
stationary, but not parked.
Driving under the influence of drugs road rules.
When the speed limit is distance behind a vehicle Children under the age of 16 years must be
• You can only pass another vehicle if you including cannabis, speed or ecstasy is an
travelling in front of you so
above 80km/h on multi-lane
roads you must not drive in you can stop safely to avoid
have a clear view of the road ahead.
• You must keep your vehicle wholly within
appropriately restrained according to their
age and size.
offence. Random roadside drug tests are
conducted to detect the presence of these 60
& under
If you want to test your knowledge
after reading this guide, or would
the right hand lane unless a crash. Always use child restraints that are drugs. The presence of any amount of the like to encourage friends and family
a lane. drugs tested is an offence.
Australian standards approved, correctly to test their knowledge, try the road
you are: Safe following distances vary depending
• You cannot straddle centre or lane lines, installed and properly adjusted and
• overtaking
on what speed you are travelling, what
unless to allow enough room to safely fastened to fit the child’s body.
1m rules quiz at mylicence.sa.gov.au/
conditions you are driving in and what type roadrules
overtake a cyclist. Children are safest when travelling in the The safest BAC for driving is zero
• turning right or making a U-turn of vehicle you are driving. Suggested
back seat. no matter what licence class you hold. You can also view online videos
safe distances: • You cannot drive a motor vehicle in a
• avoiding an obstacle
bicycle lane or bus lane unless you are Children should remain in a booster seat which demonstrate most of these
• A driver in a car should drive at least Drivers must give a minimum of 1 metre
• driving in congested traffic entering or leaving the road (always look until they can wear a seatbelt safely. rules in action.
three seconds behind the vehicle in front when passing a cyclist where the speed
out for cyclists). The likelihood of a crash
• driving in a special purpose lane. in ideal conditions. limit is 60km/h or less, or 1.5 metres over
doubles for every increase Keep an eye on road rule changes
A child who is properly 60km/h.
This same rule applies to a road with a • If towing a trailer or caravan, driving a of 0.05 above Zero BAC. and safe driving tips at
secured in an approved
speed limit of 80km/h or less if there is a heavy vehicle or if the road is unsealed For inexperienced drivers, Further information about amendments mylicence.sa.gov.au/roadrules
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child restraint is less likely
KEEP LEFT UNLESS OVERTAKING sign. you should allow a longer distance the risk at any BAC level to our road rules can be found at
to be injured or killed in a
between you and the car in front. Always will be even higher. mylicence.sa.gov.au/road-rules/road-rules-
crash than one who is not.
drive to the conditions. amendments.
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