1. Red – stop behind the line
2. Yellow (amber) – stop unless cause crash.
3. Green – proceed AFTER CHECKING safety.

In NSW it is illegal to do U turns at traffic lights unless a ‘U Turn permitted’ regulatory sign is displayed.

1. Check mirrors.
2. Signal 60 metres before turn.
3. Check blind spot if diverging more than 1 metre.
4. Turn wheel when front of car level where kerb curves.
5. Give way to pedestrians crossing the road into which you are turning.

Enter street in either lane 1 or lane 2.

1. Check mirror(s).
2. Signal 60 metres before turn.
3. Check blind spot if diverging more than 1 metre.
4. Position vehicle just left of centre.
5. Give way to traffic and/or pedestrians crossing the road into which you are turning.
6. If necessary to give way, wait with front of vehicle level with 1^st lane line and keep wheels straight.
7. When oncoming traffic clears, or light changes you must clear the intersection.
8. You must stay in the same lane as you go from one road to another.

Approach any intersection at a speed that lets you give way to all vehicles in or approaching the intersection if there’s a danger of a collision.

1. Stop sign with 3 black circles
2. Left turn on red permitted after stopping
3. Turn left anytime with care
4. No left/right turn
5. U turn permitted (seldom seen in NSW)
6. Stop line – Pedestrian crossing. Read more.

1. When following behind another vehicle a three second gap is the minimum safe distance to maintain crash avoidance space to the front of your vehicle, this must be increased in poor conditions or when you are being followed too closely by another vehicle.

2. When following another vehicle as the rear of the vehicle passes a stationary object at the side of the road such as a power pole, tree or sign start a three second count ‘one thousand and one, one thousand and two, one thousand and three’ if your vehicle passes the object before you finish counting you are following too closely.

3. When stopping behind another vehicle in traffic stop approximately one to two car lengths from the vehicle, wait until the vehicle or two behind you has stopped then slowly move forward until you can just see the rear wheels of the vehicle over the bonnet of your vehicle.

4. Reduce speed When vision is limited (crests and curves) & When it is not possible to create space (buffer) from parked or oncoming cars. Read more

1. Allow at least one to two meters from the side of parked vehicles where possible so as to avoid hitting any opening doors or pedestrians, if unable to keep this space you must slow down.

2. Always keep to the left, where possible you should be at least one meter from the center line particularly on crest and curves, if unable to keep this space you must slow down.

3. You should always avoid driving in other peoples blind spots. If you are unable to see the face of the driver of the other vehicle in their exterior mirrors then that person is unable to see you. Read more

A safe gap is one in which you do not cause other drivers to slow down or move to avoid you.

• Be clear of the intersection for three seconds before other vehicles arrive.
• Choose a safe gap so other vehicles are not forced to change speed.
• When joining a traffic stream select a gap that allows you reach the traffic speed before the approaching vehicles are within three seconds of your vehicle.

Remember one look is never enough.

• Make sure to check both directions.
• When you are crossing traffic you should clear its path with plenty of time to spare (at least three seconds)
• When joining a traffic stream select a gap that allows you reach the traffic speed before the approaching vehicles are within three seconds of your vehicle.

Remember one look is never enough.

• When approaching traffic lights that are green, check your mirrors and be prepared to stop.
• You must stop at a yellow light, unless sudden braking might cause a crash.
• Before entering intersection check right and left, make sure the traffic in the intersecting street is going to stop.

A red light does not guarantee someone else may not enter the intersection. Read more