Safety Tips for U-turns

Why is it important to keep a bigger gap between your car and a following truck or bus?

What is the main reason you are likely to come off second best in a collision with a truck or bus?

What is the speed limit when driving through roadworks?

What should you do when approaching roadworks?

Why is it important to obey the roadworks signs and speed limits?

What should you do when driving through a roadworks site?

What is the minimum safe gap needed to turn right from a 60km/h zone when the traffic is approaching from the left?

Why is a smaller gap needed on the right side when turning right?

What is the minimum safe gap needed to turn right from a 60km/h zone when the traffic is approaching from the right?

Why is a larger gap needed on the left side when turning right?

What is the minimum time needed to get to the other side of the road when turning right?

What is the purpose of choosing a safe gap when turning right?

What is the recommended alternative to making a U-turn if it is dangerous?

Which of the following statements about U-turns is true according to the text?

According to the diagram, how many seconds does it take to cross a typical intersection from a stationary position on a two-way road?

What does the text suggest is an important hazard perception skill when crossing intersections?

Which of the following statements about crossing intersections is true?

What does the diagram suggest is the minimum distance required to cross a typical intersection on a two-way road from a stationary position?

Keep a bigger gap between your car and a following truck or bus, as they need more time to slow down than cars.
Trucks or buses can be up to 40 times heavier than your car, making it crucial to maintain a safe distance to avoid collisions.

Roadworks can be dangerous due to slow-moving heavy machinery, trucks, rough surfaces, no lane markings, and workers on or near the road.
Obey the roadworks signs and speed limits, even if other drivers seem to be ignoring them.
Scan ahead for roadwork signs, which are usually placed well in advance of the work site.
Approaching roadworks, slow down and be prepared to stop, and give workers and machinery a wide berth.

Gap selection for right turns is a skill that requires time and practice to develop.
In a 60km/h zone, you'll need a gap of at least 4 seconds between your car and vehicles approaching from the right, and a gap of at least 6 seconds from the left.
Choose a safe gap so other vehicles are not forced to change speed.

Turning right at a cross intersection with oncoming traffic and traffic from the right and left is harder and requires looking three ways to judge a safe gap.
You'll need to look for traffic approaching from the front, left, and right, and may be facing a Stop or Give Way sign.

U-turns can be difficult and potentially dangerous, particularly on busy, high-speed roads.
If it's dangerous to do a U-turn, don't – do a three-point turn in a side street instead.

Almost half of provisional driver crashes happen at intersections, making selecting safe gaps when crossing intersections a crucial hazard perception skill.
Crossing intersections can be as complicated as making a right turn, requiring you to look for traffic approaching from the left and right, and oncoming traffic that may be turning right.
You'll usually be facing a Give Way or Stop sign, making the task demanding, particularly when the road is busy and traffic is traveling quickly.
It takes at least 3 seconds to cross a typical intersection on a two-way road from a stationary position.