Intersections VicRoads

When there’s a green traffic light but no right arrow signal, drivers must wait until oncoming traffic clears or breaks, and then turn. If the lights change to yellow or red while a driver is in the intersection, they must turn right as soon as it’s safe to do so.

You shouldn't pull forward at all unless you can see that there is ample space for you to turn into the road you intend to enter.

It is illegal to idle or wait inside an intersection for space to be made available in the lane the driver intends to enter! Drivers must follow any turn lines that have been marked in that intersection. Failure to follow turn lines at an intersection is subject to a fine of $320 and two demerit points

In the absence of turn lines, a driver must make the turn so that they 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, unless the driver is entering a one‑way road.

3 or more lanes: 70-80km. 2 or more lanes: 50-60km. Regulation area: 40-50km.

True or False - you must maintain your speed when merging. True

True or False - you must slow down when turning. True

True or False - you can cross solid lines when merging. False

True or False - you speed up when turning into a new lane because the speed limit may increase. You maintain the flow - slow annoys the back traffic and fast is not safe. Finish the turn before worrying about the new speed

True or False - you enter the slip lane at the very first point when turning but indicate beforehand. True

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 for you to drive in and not slow down, nobody’s in front. If you slow before turning, the car behind you won’t have time to react

I’m driving 70km but the roadwork sign reads ‘40km’. Should I slow beforehand?: Of course! Smoothly brake and check the center mirror any time you brake

Besides the wheel and panels what are some other important factors when driving? Checking speedometer, mirrors, gaps and making the right decisions. Driving when it’s your way to go so people don’t get annoyed

You must give way (even when there is no sign) when: turning right across the path of an oncoming vehicle at an intersection; turning left or right at a T-intersection; U-turning

If using a slip lane, give way to: all traffic already on the road you're entering (except vehicles doing a U-turn).

Form 2 lanes - what do you do beforehand?: Indicate left and quickly move in (checking mirrors). Especially relevant when your lane ends

Green sharing light at intersection: when it’s safe, stop at the center and when safe, move off

Intersection example: I’m turning right and there’s incoming traffic on both sides

Intersection with median strip example: I’m leaving Knoxfield, driving to the median strip when safe, checking my left and going when safe

You only ‘wait in the center’ of an intersection for a right turn across oncoming traffic, not for a left turn.

Bicycle riders travelling straight ahead: must be given way if we’re turning left.

Can I make it? Amber light but I’m far away: No

Can I make it? Amber light and I’m already stopped past the intersection: Yes (when safe)