This document does not constitute legal advice and is provided only as a guide to the road rules 2014. Refer to the act road rules legislation or the act road rules handbook doc 4. Do you know the rules for changing lanes and merging. One of the major concerns we see are the courtesies or lack of around merging. Bicycle riders have less protection than motorists and are more likely to be injured if there is a crash. You are not zip merging if you cross any lines marked on the road. The handbook is essential reading for anyone learning to drive. Vicroads has produced 6 short videos to help motorists become familiar and comfortable with some of the most commonly misunderstood road rules. Road rage, willingness not to drink and drive, rules. Road users must ensure they are familiar with the road rules and comply with the requirements. What you need to know about safe following distances when driving. Road rules transport and motoring queensland government. Only pdf or jpg files with a maximum side of 20mb allowed.
It is a useful exercise to periodically check your road rules knowledge. This rule applies even if your lane is ending and you have to cross a lane line. The your keys to driving in queensland publication is the road rules hand book for all drivers, including learner drivers. Daily number of passed, failed and total heavy vehicle written road rules tests throughout queensland.
Queensland road rules department of transport and main roads. Content courtesy of the department of transport and main roads. Heavy vehicle written road rules tests datasets open. You should also read the motorcycle riders guide before taking the motorcycle test. Transport operations road use managementroad rules regulation. Roundabouts, merging, giving way most australians are surprisingly confused when it comes to tackling the rules of the road. March 29, 2016 7203 views 7 misunderstood qld road rules. There is no corresponding rule in the australian road rules. Safe system diagram adapted from safer roads, safer queensland.
The tasmanian road rules handbook sets out the most common tasmanian road rules in a series of diagrams and explanatory text download a copy today. Where is the target audience getting their information from. Your keys to driving in queensland your keys to driving. Do other drivers have to give way to a merging car. Before you change lanes, you must indicate for long enough to give warning to other road users. Road rules for everyday driving queensland government. A guide for anyone wanting to learn or refresh their knowledge about queenslands current driver licensing requirements and road rules. Sometimes on a road, two lanes will merge into one lane. This test contains 10 give way questions, and 20 road rule questions, which you could be asked when applying for your licence.
You never know when it may save you from getting fined or from causing a collision. Australian road rules current as at 19 march 2018 6 145 driver being overtaken not to increase speed 2 division 4driving in marked lanes or lines of traffic 3 146 driving within a. Road rage mental health anxiety, depression suicide risk sensation seeking maturationdevelopmental and immature development and self regulation distractions safety factors risk taking pedestrians, skateboarding, motorcycles, cyclists, overtaking good rolemodel stay up to date with road rules and changes. New laws designed to improve merging and reduce traffic tangles. Before taking any of the practice road rules tests, make sure you have read your keys to driving in queensland. The information given in this section is a guide only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
We recently surveyed queensland drivers and found 30 per cent didnt know the correct rules for merging, he. Quad bike and utility offroad users must now wear helmets when riding on roads or roadrelated areas in queensland, minister for industrial relations grace grace said today. Queensland department of transport and main roads on 74 68. Perhaps you should add some more misunderstood rules, such as use of phones, merging, other right of way situations. If the speed limit on a multilane road is 90 kilometres per hour or more, theres no need for a keep left unless overtaking sign.
It will be the same rule number in the individual states adoption of these road rules. Try to match the legal speed of the road youre merging into, but dont speed up to get your vehicle ahead of others. Transport operations road use managementroad rules. Transport and main roads, queensland government, your keys to driving in queensland, licensed under creative commons attribution 4. Nrma car insurance spokesperson frank adler said many drivers may need to freshen up on their road rules and take more care when merging. Heavy vehicles that have a do not overtake turning vehicle sign are allowed to take up more than one lane to turn at corners, intersections and roundabouts. Its important to make sure that all vehicles from both lanes have plenty of space in which to merge safely. For a list of road rules, visit the az of road rules page. Zip merging is when two rows of vehicles merge into one, and there are no lines marked on the road. The 10 most misunderstood road rules that drive motorists. On roads where there are lanes marked on the road, if your lane comes to an end, you must give way to traffic already in the lane you are moving to. The object of this regulation is to provide road rules in queensland that are substantially uniform with road rules elsewhere in australia. Your keys to driving in queensland publication sets.
On roads where there are lanes marked on the roadif your lane comes to an end, you must give way to traffic already in the lane you are moving to. To join free2go, you must be living in queensland and be 1619 years old. Road rules the updated november 2018 edition of your keys to driving in queensland is now available for immediate download. If you are in a slip lane, you must give way to traffic on the road that you are merging into. Watch all 6 animations to ensure you understand your responsibilities when travelling on victorias roads. For more information on qlds phone laws, you can download our pdf ebook that delves deeper into the matter. All drivers in queensland need to know the queensland road rules. Find out about some of the major road rules for queensland. A slip lane is an area of road for vehicles turning left that is separated by a painted island or traffic island. Most importantly, the information in this publication could save your life. No matter how well you think you know the road rules, there is never a reason to be complacent. You may have been merging wrong all along sunshine coast. If you do cross lines marked on the road you must follow the give way rules for changing lanes.
The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. The road rules are a framework for safe and efficient movement of traffic on nsw roads. Correct merging rules in queensland streetwise driver. Your keys to driving in queensland contains information about the queensland road rules. Giving way when entering or leaving a roadrelated area when driving into or out of a roadrelated area such as a driveway or car park see glossary or adjacent land, you must give way to all vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians on the road, footpath or roadrelated area examples 42 and 43. The aim of this post is to clarify any confusion regarding merging on our roads, after the issue was recently brought to police attention.
The queensland road rules that significantly differ from the australian road rules are as follows. Both publications are available on the roads and maritime services website at rms. On roads where there are lanes marked on the road, if your lane comes to an end, you must give way to traffic already. The 10 most misunderstood road rules that drive motorists around the bend. This act road rules handbook contains practical information to help you master the. Road rules are developed and enforced for your safety. Road rules for everyday driving transport and motoring. Failing to give way while merging can cause a serious road crash, especially when the speed limit is 100kmh. With road rules being constantly amended and the more underused ones being mistaken or. It should be used as a guide by anyone preparing for their driver knowledge test or wanting to refresh their. Daily number of passed, failed and total heavy vehicle written road rules. Responsibility for the project was passed to the national road transport commission in 1995. Road users handbook 1 this handbook is an interpretation of the law made easy to understand by using plain english.
Heavy vehicle written road rules tests api csv popular. Download yourself a copy of the australian road rules. Department of transport and main roads queensland april 2 at 3. It contains essential information about the queensland driver licensing system and road rules. Pdf versions of this legislation produced from 23 september 20 are authorised by the queensland parliamentary counsel. When you change lanes, you must give way to any vehicle in the lane you are moving into. The your keys to driving in queensland publication is the road rules hand book for all drivers. For more road rules information, quizzes and online videos, head to the department of transport and main roads site here. Basically if you are travelling in right lane and another car has any part of their car in front of you in the left they have right of way if there is no delineation markings across their lane. Road rules pdf popular information on signs and signals, speed limits, making turns, roundabouts, indicating and signalling, giving way, road positioning, hazardous localities, alcohol and drugs, heavy vehicles and other rules and responsibilities. Sharing the road with heavy vehicles department of.
Road authorities say it could take months for motorists to adjust to major changes to. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you and take turns to merge if there are long lines of merging traffic. Always use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers when merging. Learn queenslands road rules about keeping left and overtaking. Top 10 misunderstood road rules in nsw road safety.
Laws change often so make sure you have the most recent handbook or obtain more information from road rules 2014. It is a guide for anyone wanting to learn or refresh their knowledge about queenslands current driver licensing requirements and road rules. Emergency response vehicles will attempt to pass vehicles. It seems a lot of people are not aware of a change in merging lanes road rules that occurred in 2012,nsw. Changing lanes and merging transport and motoring queensland. However, it is intended that each australian jurisdiction that adopts the australian road rules is to apply the provisions of the commonwealth criminal code to offences against the uniform rules. Whether youre a motorist, a bicycle rider, or both, we all need to share the road safely. Make sure you study your keys to driving in queensland. Road rules are developed for your safety so make sure you know and follow them at all times. Find out about the road signs youll see on queensland s roads. Giving way when lines of traffic merge into a single line of traffic. Bicycle riders are legitimate road users and have the right to be treated with courtesy and care by others.
If you are crossing a dotted line from one lane to another, you need to give way to the traffic already in the lane you are merging into. On roads where there are no lanes marked on the road when lanes of traffic merge, you. A simple guide to the most misunderstood road rules in nsw if you have further questions about road rules, call 22 or visit roadsafety. You can access the full text of the nsw road rules on the nsw legislation website. A driver must give a minimum distance when passing a bicycle rider of one metre when the speed limit is not more than 60kmh and 1. Trum manual volume 3 pavement line marking and signs. A car in a lane with a line at the end of the lane gives way. Below are the rules as stated by queensland transport relating to the two different give way rules for merging. Be prepared to give extra room when a heavy vehicle uses an indicator.
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