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.

Test your knowledge of various types of traffic signs, including their colors, shapes, and meanings. From regulatory signs to warning signs, guide signs, and more.