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Intersections
Tips for driving safely through intersections.
In this topic
Types of intersection crashes
Examples of when to give way at intersections
Safety tips for intersections
Position for turns at intersections
Video: Intersections and give way rules
Giving way at roundabouts
Video: Giving way at roundabouts
Intersection road rules
Types of crashes that happen at intersections
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Vehicle turning right across the path of a vehicle travelling straight in the adjacent near lane.
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A turning right crash at an intersection.
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Vehicles crashing from adjacent directions.
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Vehicle turning right across the path of a vehicle travelling straight in the adjacent far lane.
The four most common crashes
Find out how your learner can reduce their risk around the four most common crash types.
Giving way at intersections:
Times you may need to give way include:
- When there are people waiting to cross on the road you’re turning into.
- When facing a stop sign.
- When facing a give way sign.
- When the traffic lights aren’t working properly.
- If you’re turning right with no signs, traffic lights or lines.
- When you’re at a T-intersection or modified T-intersection.
Position for turns at intersections
When approaching intersections, make sure you’re in the correct position.
Being in a correct position means you can see better when you turn and gives other road users space to drive past if you need to stop.
Keep these things in mind when turning at intersections:
- When turning left, be close to the gutter.
- When turning right, be close and parallel to the centre of the road.
- When waiting to turn right, keep your steering pointing straight.
Safety tips for intersections
With the help of your supervising driver, plan your drives so they gradually get harder by including intersections on quiet, low-speed roads.
Use the basic car control skills you developed in stage one to help you drive safely through intersections.
At an intersection, you should:
- Reduce speed and slow down.
- Wait for a safe gap.
- Slow down for vehicles that could turn across your path.
- Keep to your lane.
- Be ready in case another vehicle fails to give way.
Intersections and give way rules
This video demonstrates the rules on giving way at different types of intersections. Knowing your responsibilities and understanding Victoria's road rules will help keep you and others safe.
Giving way at roundabouts
Watch out for bike riders and motorcyclists, as they can be harder to see in roundabouts.
You must give way to:
- Vehicles already in the roundabout.
- Trams entering or approaching the roundabout.
Roundabouts and give way rules
This video demonstrates the rules on giving way at a roundabout.
Intersection road rules
All road rules are important and you should be familiar with them before you drive.
Read about the road rules and traffic controls at intersections.