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6. UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS
Navigating intersections without traffic signals, stop signs or give way signs is all about knowing who has the right of way. Here we shed light on how to correctly approach such intersections: As a rule, at an uncontrolled intersection, always give way to the right, to oncoming vehicles (including bicycles) and pedestrians. Specifically: • If going straight ahead – give way to vehicles on your right; • If turning left – give way to vehicles to the right and pedestrians crossing the road you’re entering; • If turning left using a slip lane – give way to vehicles on your right and pedestrians crossing the slip lane; • If turning right – give way to vehicles on your right, any oncoming vehicles/bicycles who are going straight ahead or turning left, and any pedestrians crossing the road you’re entering.
Penalties Travelling straight ahead OR turning left in a slip lane – failing to give way to vehicles to the right or pedestrians = 3 demerit points and $200 fine. Turning left or right – failing to give way to vehicles to the right or pedestrians = 3 demerit points and $300 fine.
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5. KEEPING LEFT
Keeping left on higher speed roads helps traffic flow. Here’s what you need to know:
On single lane roads you must drive as far to the left as practical (except motorcyclists).
On multi-lane roads if the speed limit is 90km/h or more you must drive in the left lane.
This same rule applies to any road where there is a ‘Keep Left Unless Overtaking’ sign. On these roads you can only drive in the right hand lane if:
• you’re turning right or making a U-turn;
• you’re overtaking;
• the left lane is a special purpose lane, e.g. bus lane, bicycle lane, slow vehicle turnout lane; • the left lane is a turning lane and you are going straight ahead;
• you’re avoiding an obstruction; • you’re not driving a vehicle of a type that is prohibited from the right lane by way of signs (i.e. trucks);
• the other lanes are congested with traffic.
Penalties Failing to keep left in a multi-lane road = 2 demerit points and $50 fine.
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When making a U-turn, you must:
- ensure it can be done safely;
- use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers;
- give way to all other vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians on the road you are turning into.
You MUST NOT make a U-turn:
- when you do not have a clear view of approaching traffic or it interferes with other traffic;
- at traffic lights (unless there is a ‘U-turn permitted’ sign);
- where there is a ‘no U-turn’ sign;
- on freeways, including on and off ramps.
In Western Australia only – U-turns are allowed over a continuous white line.
Penalties
Making a U-turn where not permitted = 2 demerit points and $100 fine.
Failing to give way when making a U-turn = 3 demerit points and $100 fine.
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Why Are Learner Drivers Failing?
Growing rate of learner drivers failing practical tests in WA
Learner drivers are failing practical tests at a rate of more than 150 a day.
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3. MOBILE PHONES
There are now specific rules surrounding the use of mobile phones and GPS while driving. Do you know the law? Whilst driving you can only use a mobile phone to make or receive a phone call if the phone is secured in a mounting or can be operated without touching it. (e.g. using voice activation, a Bluetooth hands-free car kit, ear piece or headset). Whilst driving, it is illegal to create, send or look at a text message, video message, email or similar communication, even when the phone is secured in a mounting or can be operated without touching it. The GPS function of a phone may be used by a driver whilst driving if it is secured in a mounting and no touch of the keypad or screen is required.
Penalties Using a hand held mobile phone whilst driving = 3 demerit points and $400 fine. Creating, sending or looking at a text message, video message, email or similar communication, whilst driving = 3 demerit points and $400 fine.
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2. MERGING
Do you know how to correctly merge in traffic? Some merging rules do depend on whether there are lane lines on the road or not – here’s what you need to know:
Where two lanes merge into one (i.e. lane lines end) the vehicle in front has the right of way.
If there are multiple marked lanes and one ends, give way to the vehicles in the lane you are moving into.
Remember: • Always use your indicator to signal your intentions to other drivers when merging; • 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; • Try to match the legal speed of the road you’re merging into, but don’t speed up to get your vehicle ahead of others.
Penalties Failing to give way when merging = 2 demerit points and $100 fine. Failing to give way when changing lanes = 3 demerit points and $100 fine.
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1. ROUNDABOUTS
Roundabouts help manage traffic flow and improve safety by slowing the speed of vehicles. Whether you’re turning left or right, going straight, or making a full-turn at a roundabout – here’s what you need to know: When entering a roundabout, always give way to any vehicles already in the roundabout. On multi-lane roundabouts, obey the directional arrows on the road. Turning left On approach, indicate left from the left lane. Stay in the left lane and exit the roundabout from this lane. Driving straight ahead You don’t need to indicate on approach. Enter in either the left or right lane, stay in and exit from the same lane. Indicate left when you’ve passed the last exit before the one you intend to use. Turning right or making a full turn On approach, indicate right from the right lane. Stay in the right lane and exit the roundabout from this lane. Indicate left when you’ve passed the last exit before the one you intend to use. You can change lanes within a roundabout, but you must indicate and give way to other vehicles.
Penalties Failing to give way at a roundabout = 3 demerit points and $150 fine. In multi-lane roundabout, failing to enter the roundabout in the correct lane for exiting = $100 fine. All other offences for not using a roundabout correctly = 2 demerit points and $100 fine.
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Parent Supervision Courses
All Zones Driving School is currently in the process of structuring a parent supervision course to assist them in providing teens with the important factors of road rules and safe driving practices. This will primarily help reduce the costs but still provide the much needed driving practice that is necessary for students to become safe drivers and successfully pass their practical driving assessment.
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Mind The Gap
WA drivers who fail to keep a minimum safe passing distance of one metre from cyclists using the road could be fined $400 and lose four demerits.
The new road rule – an election promise by the McGowan government – will come in to force on November 30.
According to a government statement, the new law requires “drivers passing a cyclist travelling in the same direction on a road to do so at a minimum distance of one metre on a road with a posted speed limit not more than 60kmh; or 1.5 metres on a road with a posted speed limit of more than 60kmh.”
Drivers will be able to cross centre lane markings on roads, including double white lines, to ensure they stay within the rules when passing, but only if it safe to do so and the driver has a clear view of oncoming traffic.
The measure of minimum safe passing distance is taken from the furthest point on the left of the driver’s vehicle to the furthest point to the right of the cyclist’s bicycle.
New Rules For Graduated Driver Training& Licensing Applicants Only
For Graduated Driver Training and Licensing applicants only – as of 9 October 2017 it is a requirement that you:
- are 17 years of age or older at the time of the Practical Driving Assessment (except moped assessments);
- have recorded a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving in your logbook, including 5 hours of night time driving. Car (C) class applicants 25 years of age and over are exempt from the Logbook requirements;
- have successfully completed the Hazard Perception Test; and
- have held your learner’s permit for a minimum of six months.
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