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Sharing the road in stage three
Find out why your learner needs to share the road safely.
In this topic
Who your learner will share the road with
We all have a role in road safety
Share the road safely
Times when sharing the road should be front of your mind
Video: Sharing the road with bike riders and motorcyclists
How to respond to impatient drivers
Sharing the road
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 your learner thinks of others.
When everyone is considerate sharing the road, we’ll all have a nicer and safer journey.
Who your learner 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 your learner drives, your learner should:
- Let others know where they’re going, use their indicators when they turn or change lanes.
- Give others space.
- Leave a gap between their vehicle and the vehicle in front.
- Be predictable and control their 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 their blind spot and change lanes safely.
- Slow down near roadworks and be careful of road workers.
Sharing the road should be 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 learner’s 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 they’re driving in.
Checking for bike riders and motorcyclists
Safe Driving Tips - Bike riders and sharing the road.
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 your learner can manage a situation:
- Try not to take things personally.
- Avoid the urge to get back at them.
- Remember everyone makes mistakes.
- Acknowledge if they've made a mistake.
- Be cooperative with others.
- Keep a safe distance.
Road rage or impatient driving puts all road users at risk.
Mistakes (New Zealand road safety advert)
The powerful advertisement from New Zealand makes drivers think twice about speeding.
Your learner’s driving choices play a role in making the road safe or less safe for themselves and others on the road.