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Complex roads
Tips to drive safely at intersections, roundabouts and on multi-lane roads.
In this topic
Driving on multi-lane roads
Intersections on multi-lane roads
Video: Giving way at an intersection
Roundabouts
Video: Giving way at roundabouts
Roundabouts and other road users
Navigating through roundabouts
Turning right or left in a roundabout
Going straight ahead in a roundabout
Driving on multi-lane roads
In stage three, your learner will start driving on multi-lane roads.
Multi-lane roads, which include freeways and highways, have:
- At least two lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
- And sometimes, a median strip or nature strip dividing the traffic.
Multi-lane roads can get very busy, so when you and your learner agree they're ready, start driving on multi-lane roads with more traffic.
Intersections on multi-lane roads
Intersections on multi-lane roads can have a lot of vehicles going through them, so make sure your learner practises safe driving behaviours, such as:
- Checking their mirrors as they approach in case they need to stop.
- Checking both directions in case vehicles don’t stop for the yellow light.
- Keeping safe following distances.
- Making a safety bubble around their vehicle.
Giving way at an intersection
In stage three, your learner will continue developing the give way skills they worked on in stage two.
Roundabouts
A roundabout is an intersection that may have:
- An island in the middle.
- Give way signs at each entry point.
- Marked lanes.
- All vehicles driving in the same direction.
- And sometimes, more than one lane.
Giving way at roundabouts
Your learner must give way to:
- Vehicles already in the roundabout.
- Trams that may be entering or approaching the roundabout.
Roundabouts and give way rules
This video demonstrates the rules on giving way at a roundabout.
Roundabouts and other road users
Your learner needs to watch out for bike riders and motorcyclists, as they can be hard to see in roundabouts.
Navigating through roundabouts
Before your learner enters a roundabout, they need to decide if they want to turn right, left or go straight.
Turning right or left in a roundabout
When turning right or left in a roundabout your learner should:
- Approach the roundabout slowly.
- Use their indicator on approach if they're turning left or right.
- Use their left indicator when exiting, where practical.
Going straight ahead in a roundabout
When going straight ahead in a roundabout your learner should:
- Approach in the left or right lane.
- Drive through in the same lane.
- Use their left indicator when exiting, where practical.