CITY ORIENTATION DRIVING

CITY ORIENTATION DRIVING.

NO-GO CRITERIA (DRIVING TASK) Stop your vehicle and pull to a safe area if you encounter ANY of the following conditions while operating your vehicle When raining, STOP the vehicle when the windscreen wiper is 1. not working. STOP the vehicle if the windscreen/mirror is cracked and 2. Impairs your vision. 3. 4. STOP the vehicle when the brakes are deemed ineffective. STOP the vehicle if any warning lights lit up on the instrument panel. 5. STOP the vehicle if there is any abnormal noise & burning smell. 6. 7. STOP the vehicle if you are feeling unwell or tired. When driving at night, STOP the vehicle when the headlight is not functional. STOP the vehicle if any of the reversing safety enhancements 8. are not working or faulty..

LEARNING OBJECTIVES. At the End of Orientation Driving: Understand the local traffic rules, road signs and regulations. Able to adopt defensive driving behaviour with good situation awareness. Able to operate the hired vehicle competently, confidently and defensively in various road situations..

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Obey road speed limits and traffic signages at all times (Accelerate only after you pass higher speed limit signage). Road Speed Limit: Town Zone: 50-70km/h; otherwise lookout for road sign. Red light & Speed Cameras in operation throughout the Rockhampton area and particularly on the open highway between Rockhampton and SWBTA. Fines will be issued should your vehicle be photographed. School Zone: 40km/h from: 0730 to 0900 hrs 1430 to 1600 hrs.

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Permitted to overtake on the left of another vehicle only when: Vehicle ahead signals intention to turn right. Vehicle ahead is stopped. Travelling on multi-lane road and it is safe to do so. Signal for 5sec before moving off from parallel parked position. Refrain from using horn and flashing headlights at other road users. Do Not Consume Alcohol if you need to drive..

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. Make a complete stop at ‘STOP’ sign or solid white line. No U-turn at traffic junctions; unless there is permitted road sign. Give way to the right-of-way at uncontrolled junctions. Seat belts must be worn at all times, including all passengers. Be familiar with the ‘Round-About’ rules..

Turning Left [1st Exit] Position your vehicle on the left lane, unless arrows on road indicate otherwise. Use your left indicator when you enter the round-about. Give way to all vehicles already in the round-about. Remain in the left lane as you complete your turn. Continue to use your left indicator as you exit the round-about. Turn off indicator once you have exited the round-about..

ROUND-ABOUT RULES. [image] To go straight ahead at a roundabout use either lane.

ROUND-ABOUT RULES. [image] To turn right or do a u turn at a roundabout use the right lane.

DRIVING FAQS. Can I use a mobile phone with the phone in my hand while driving? No. Driving with a mobile phone in the driver's hand is illegal. This includes, but is not limited to, making and receiving calls and using any function on the phone. You can be fined if your mobile phone is in your hand, or on the lap while you are driving. Can I use a mobile phone while stationary at traffic junction or in a congested queue? No. If your vehicle comes stationary in a traffic, it is also illegal for the driver to use a mobile phone that is held in his or her hand. You are only allowed when vehicle is park legally. What does ‘park legally’ mean? To stop and stay in an area where there is no prohibition on stopping or parking. It is recommended that you secure the vehicle by applying the parking brakes; put the automatic transmission into ‘park’ and turn off the ignition..

DRIVING FAQS. What do you do when you see an emergency vehicle at your rear with blinker and siren on? In all Australian States, the road rules dictate that if an emergency vehicle is approaching you with lights flashing or sirens on or both, you must get out of its way as soon as it is safe to do so – either by changing lanes or pulling to the side of the road. The penalty for not moving over and slowing down is $483 and 3 demerit points. What should you do If you can’t give way to an emergency vehicle? If you cannot safely move out of the emergency vehicle’s path because of pedestrian, cyclist or other vehicle, stay where you are and let the emergency vehicle pass around you. In Queensland , the law states that you are permitted to drive onto the wrong side of the road or through a red traffic light in order to give way to an emergency vehicle if it is safe to do so. What to do in an traffic accident, with or without injury? A driver involved in a crash causing minor property damage must stop and exchange driver/vehicle details with the driver of the other vehicle, and leave the crash site. This should be done on-site as soon as possible. If there is injury, call 000..