What to do if red and amber are showing together?
Red – Stop and wait behind the stop line. Red & Amber – Stop and wait behind the stop line. Wait for the green light to show before passing through. Green – You may go as long as the way ahead is clear.
What sign means no stopping?
No Stopping (clearway) sign Anywhere you see a No Stopping Sign, you would normally see double yellow lines on the road as well. In cities where it’s exceptionally busy or dangerous to stop, you may see red lines – this is known as a Red Route. Double yellow lines mean no parking and no stopping.
What does an end speed limit sign mean?
When you see one, it means you’re entering a zone, where all the speed limits are at that limit while you are in the zone except for exceptions that need to be comprehensively signed. The “end” sign means that the speed limit reverts to the default for that zone.
What does a zone end sign mean?
The sign below gives you an early warning of a speed restriction. When a 20mph zone ends and the speed limit becomes 30mph the following sign will be shown. At the end of a restricted speed limit, you might see the following sign which indicates that the national speed limit applies.
What does a yellow speed sign mean?
Yellow speed limit signs on exits are just suggestions. But they’re good suggestions, the provinces say. “Yellow signs are warnings, advising drivers of what the recommended speed given the geometry of the turn,” says Brian Taylor, a spokesman for Nova Scotia Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, in an e-mail.
Who has priority when traffic lights are broken?
If the lights have failed, then nobody has right of way. It is the responsibility of every driver to approach with caution and cross safely.
Who has the priority?
The most important rules are: Traffic on major roads has priority over traffic on minor roads. Vehicles travelling straight ahead or turning left has priority over traffic turning right. When turning right, you have to wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
When should you stop car?
– red traffic light. You must also stop if you’re involved in an incident which causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property.
Who should obey diamond shaped traffic signs?
tram drivers
What is a diamond traffic sign?
Diamond-shaped road signs always warn of possible hazards ahead. These are traffic signs, temporary traffic control signs, and some pedestrian and bicycle signs. Pennant-shaped road signs warn drivers of no-passing zones. Round-shaped road signs are used for railroad signs.
What is the diamond-shaped traffic sign?
Warning Signs These signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond-shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary; a special situation or hazard is ahead.
Which arm signal is given while stopping the vehicle?
Stopping/braking Extend your right arm vertically, with palm facing forward. Extend your right arm vertically, with palm facing forward, or extend your right upper arm out to the right horizontally and make your forearm vertical with your palm facing forward (as depicted in the US right turn signal above).
Is it illegal to overtake in a built up area?
The undertaking manoeuvre in built-up areas is referred to as “driving in parallel traffic” instead of “passing on the right” as it is used outside built-up areas. On other roads, the Code advises drivers “should only overtake on the left if the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right” (rule 163).
What is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?
Hand signal for stopping & slowing down When you need to signal that you are slowing down or stopping, extend your left hand out of the left window and bend it at a 90-degree angle with the hand pointing downward. This should create an upside-down “L” shape for the drivers viewing from behind.
Do slow moving vehicles have to pull over?
“Driver frustration then sets in, making impatient car drivers take extreme risks trying to overtake. “The police recommendation to slow-moving vehicles is to pull over, where it is safe to do so, and make use of lay-bys, when you have six or more vehicles behind you.”
How many cars behind a tractor before it has to pull over?
six
How many cars behind you before you have to pull over?
five
Is it illegal to overtake?
It is illegal if there are signs or road markings clearly prohibiting it, or if it’s done in an unsafe, reckless or uncontrolled way. Examples of this include when you don’t have clear visibility of the road ahead – maybe in poor weather, such as rain or fog – or if you must break the speed limit in order to overtake.
What is a dangerous overtake?
Dangerously overtaking or undertaking other vehicles are two common behaviours that fall under the dangerous driving offence. If a car in front of you is travelling below the speed limit and you wish to overtake them, the best way to do this is by first dropping back to allow a gap between your cars.
Where is it unsafe to overtake?
Explanation: You should overtake only when it’s really necessary and you can see it’s clear ahead. Look out for road signs and markings that show it’s illegal or would be unsafe to overtake; for example, approaching junctions or bends. In many cases, overtaking is unlikely to significantly improve your journey time.
Is it illegal to overtake on chevrons?
You may cross the line if necessary, provided the road is clear, to pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10 mph (16 km/h) or less. Areas of white diagonal stripes or chevrons painted on the road.
Can you cross double white lines to overtake a cyclist?
When passing a cyclist you can cross double lines provided it is safe. You need to be aware and have a clear view of any approaching traffic. You can only overtake and cross the white double lines when there is no vehicles coming towards you on the opposite side of the road and it is safe to do so.
Can I turn right over double lines?
The NSW Roads and Maritime Services state that drivers are allowed to cross a single or double line if the driver wants to enter or leave a property “by the shortest route”.
Can you pass on chevrons?
You can cross the broken lines bounding a hatched or chevron area legally although the regulations state “should not enter unless it is seen by the driver to be safe to do so” and “should not overtake by passing through the marking unless it is seen by the driver to be safe to do so”.