Intersections VicRoads

Victorian road rules for turns and (most importantly) intersections

What must drivers do when there's a green traffic light but no right arrow signal?

Drivers must wait until oncoming traffic clears or breaks, and then turn.

Is it legal to idle inside an intersection while waiting to turn?

No, it is illegal to idle or wait inside an intersection for space.

What is the penalty for failing to follow turn lines at an intersection?

A fine of $320 and two demerit points.

How should a driver turn in the absence of turn lines?

The driver must pass as near as practicable to the right of the centre of the intersection and turn into the left of the centre of the road they are entering.

Speed limit for roads with 3 or more lanes

70-80 km/h.

Speed limit for regulation areas

40-50 km/h.

True or False: you must maintain your speed when merging

True

True or False: you must slow down when turning into a new road

True

True or False: You can cross solid lines when merging

False

When should you enter the slip lane when turning?

At the very first point but indicate beforehand.

I’m driving 80km and I want to turn right. The turning light is red but there’s no car in that lane

It’s safe to drive in and not slow down, nobody’s in front. If I slow before turning, the car behind me gets annoyed

What should you do when approaching a roadwork sign that reads '40 km'?

Smoothly brake. Check the center mirror any time you brake

Important driving factors besides panels and steering

Speedometer, mirrors, gaps, and making the right decisions

When must you give way at an intersection?

When turning right across the path of an oncoming vehicle, at a T-intersection, or U-turning

Who must you give way to when using a slip lane?

All traffic already on the road you're entering, except vehicles doing a U-turn

What should you do before forming 2 lanes?

Indicate left and quickly move in while checking mirrors

What should you do at a green sharing light at an intersection?

If turning right: Stop at the center (when safe) and move off (when safe)

What should you do when turning right with incoming traffic on both sides?

Wait until it is safe to turn

Can you wait in the center of an intersection for a left turn?

No, you only wait in the center for a right turn across oncoming traffic.

What must you do when a bicycle rider is traveling straight ahead and you are turning left?

You must give way to the cyclist

Can you proceed through an amber light if you are far away?

No

Can you proceed through an amber light if you are already stopped past the intersection?

Yes, when safe

I’m in a regulation area and I want to turn left (near a bicycle lane)

Do a head-check when turning because cyclists are harder to see

I’m reversing out of a parking lot. I use my side mirrors and reverse cam

Check the back window too, kids are hard to detect

True or false: you need your headlights on at night but it’s illegal to high-beam other drivers

True, it’s dangerous

Why might car insurance be pricier for younger/newer drivers?

They are inexperienced (regardless of logbook hours) and young age is linked with drink-driving, street-racing