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Sharing the road in stage three
Find out why we all need to share the road safely and what it means for other road users and you.
In this topic
Sharing the road
Who you will share the road with
We all have a role in road safety
Sharing the road safely
Times when sharing the road should be front of your mind
Video: Checking for bike riders and motorcyclists
How to respond to impatient drivers
Travel Happy
Video: Mistakes
Sharing the road
We all have a role to play to keep others safe on the road and get where we’re going.
It’s easier to share the road when you think of others.
When everyone is considerate of sharing the road, we’ll all have a nicer and safe journey.
Who you will share the road with
Everyone makes mistakes
So we all need to play our part in keeping our roads safe, whether you’re a walker, bike rider, motorcyclist, driver or other road user.
Share the road safely
To help share the road safely when you drive, you should:
- Let others know where you are going, use your indicators when you turn or change lanes.
- Give others space.
- Leave a gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
- Be predictable and control your speed smoothly.
- Let others pass, stay in the left lane unless overtaking.
- Stay behind the line and keep intersections clear.
- Be courteous and let others merge.
- Check your blind spot and change lanes safely.
- Slow down near roadworks and be careful of road workers.
Keep sharing the road front of mind
Thinking of other road users can help traffic move safely.
Some examples of when sharing the road should be at the front of your mind are when:
- Two lanes merge.
- The left lane ends.
- There are extra lanes before and after intersections.
- Overtaking lanes or divided roads end.
- People get on or off a tram at a tram stop.
- Parked vehicles are in the lane you’re driving in.
Checking for bike riders and motorcyclists
Safe Driving Tips - Bike riders and sharing the road.
Road rage or impatient driving puts all road users at risk.
How to respond to impatient drivers
Impatient drivers or those that show road rage can endanger themselves and others on the road.
Here are some examples of how to manage a situation:
- Try not to take things personally.
- Avoid the urge to get back at them.
- Remember everyone makes mistakes.
- Acknowledge if you make a mistake.
- Be cooperative with others.
- Keep a safe distance.
Mistakes (New Zealand road safety advert)
The powerful advertisement from New Zealand makes drivers think twice about speeding.
Your driving choices play a role in making the road safe or less safe for yourself and others on the road.