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

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")

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.