Traffic Signs

Traffic Signs

• Types of signs:
  • Regulatory signs (e.g. speed limits, traffic directions)
  • Warning signs (e.g. pedestrian crossings, roadworks)
  • Guide signs (e.g. directional signs, distance signs)
• Colors and shapes:
  • Regulatory signs: blue or yellow circles or rectangles
  • Warning signs: yellow triangles or diamonds
  • Guide signs: green or blue rectangles
• Common signs:
  • Stop signs
  • Give way signs
  • Traffic lights
  • Pedestrian crossings
  • School zones

Speed Limits

• Default speed limits:
  • Urban areas: 50 km/h
  • Rural areas: 100 km/h
  • Highways: 110 km/h
• Variable speed limits:
  • School zones: 40 km/h
  • Construction zones: 40 km/h or 60 km/h
  • Urban areas with high pedestrian activity: 40 km/h
• Speed limit signs:
  • Black numbers on a white background
  • May be accompanied by additional signs (e.g. "school zone")

Driver Licensing

• Licensing types:
  • Learner's license
  • Provisional license (P-plates)
  • Full license
• Licensing requirements:
  • Age: 16 years old for learner's license, 17 years old for provisional license
  • Pass written test and practical driving test
  • Complete required number of supervised driving hours
• Demerit points:
  • 3 demerit points for most offenses
  • 4 demerit points for more serious offenses
  • License suspension or cancellation for excessive demerit points

Safety for Pedestrians

• Pedestrian crossings:
  • Zebra crossings: black and white stripes, pedestrians have right of way
  • Signalized pedestrian crossings: traffic lights with pedestrian signals
• Pedestrian safety tips:
  • Use designated crossings
  • Make eye contact with drivers before crossing
  • Avoid distractions (e.g. using phones) while walking
• Driver responsibilities:
  • Give way to pedestrians at crossings and intersections
  • Be cautious in school zones and areas with high pedestrian activity

Safety for Cyclists

• Cycling laws:
  • Cyclists must follow same road rules as drivers
  • Cyclists must wear approved helmets
• Cycling safety tips:
  • Wear bright and reflective clothing
  • Use designated bike lanes and paths
  • Follow traffic signals and signs
• Driver responsibilities:
  • Give way to cyclists at intersections and roundabouts
  • Keep a safe distance from cyclists

Safety for Passengers

• Seatbelt laws:
  • All passengers must wear seatbelts
  • Children under 7 years old must use approved child restraints
• Passenger safety tips:
  • Avoid distractions (e.g. using phones) while riding
  • Keep arms and legs inside the vehicle
  • Avoid riding in the back of trucks or utes
• Driver responsibilities:
  • Ensure all passengers are wearing seatbelts
  • Avoid carrying passengers in the back of trucks or utes

Traffic Signs

• Regulatory signs indicate speed limits, traffic directions, etc. and are usually blue or yellow circles or rectangles
• Warning signs alert drivers to pedestrian crossings, roadworks, etc. and are typically yellow triangles or diamonds
• Guide signs provide directional information, distances, etc. and are commonly green or blue rectangles

Speed Limits

• Urban areas have a default speed limit of 50 km/h, rural areas 100 km/h, and highways 110 km/h
• School zones, construction zones, and urban areas with high pedestrian activity have variable speed limits of 40 km/h or 60 km/h
• Speed limit signs display black numbers on a white background and may be accompanied by additional signs

Driver Licensing

• There are three types of licenses: learner's, provisional (P-plates), and full licenses
• To obtain a license, you must be at least 16 years old for a learner's license and 17 years old for a provisional license
• Requirements include passing a written test, practical driving test, and completing a required number of supervised driving hours
• Demerit points can lead to license suspension or cancellation if accumulated excessively

Safety for Pedestrians

• Pedestrian crossings include zebra crossings, where pedestrians have right of way, and signalized pedestrian crossings with traffic lights
• Safety tips for pedestrians include using designated crossings, making eye contact with drivers, and avoiding distractions while walking
• Drivers must give way to pedestrians at crossings and intersections and be cautious in school zones and areas with high pedestrian activity

Safety for Cyclists

• Cyclists must follow the same road rules as drivers and wear approved helmets
• Safety tips for cyclists include wearing bright and reflective clothing, using designated bike lanes and paths, and following traffic signals
• Drivers must give way to cyclists at intersections and roundabouts and keep a safe distance from them

Safety for Passengers

• All passengers must wear seatbelts, and children under 7 years old must use approved child restraints
• Safety tips for passengers include avoiding distractions while riding, keeping arms and legs inside the vehicle, and avoiding riding in the back of trucks or utes
• Drivers must ensure all passengers are wearing seatbelts and avoid carrying passengers in the back of trucks or utes

Pedestrian Crossings

• There are three types of pedestrian crossings: marked (zebra crossings), unmarked, and pedestrian refuges (raised platforms).
• Pedestrians have priority at marked and unmarked crossings.
• Pedestrians should always use marked crossings or pedestrian refuges when available.
• At unmarked crossings, pedestrians still have priority, but there are no stripes on the road.

Rules for Pedestrians

• Always look left, right, and left again before crossing the road.
• Make eye contact with drivers before crossing the road.
• Use pedestrian crossings at night or in low-light conditions.

Rules for Drivers

• Give way to pedestrians on marked or unmarked crossings.
• Slow down or stop before the crossing to let pedestrians cross.
• Do not stop on or near a pedestrian crossing.

Traffic Signals

• A red light means stop before the stop line or, if there is no line, before entering the intersection.
• A yellow light means prepare to stop, do not accelerate.
• A green light means proceed with caution, check for pedestrians and other vehicles.
• Arrow signals indicate which lanes can turn in a specific direction.

Rules for Drivers at Traffic Signals

• Come to a complete stop before the stop line on a red light.
• Do not proceed through an intersection on a yellow light if it's not safe to do so.
• Obey lane control signals, such as left-turn or right-turn only.
• Do not block intersections or pedestrian crossings.

Rules for Pedestrians and Cyclists at Traffic Signals

• Only cross the road on a green pedestrian signal or a steady green light.
• Check for turning vehicles before crossing the road.
• Obey pedestrian signals, such as the "walk" or "don't walk" signs.