Important terms used by the VicRoads examiner during the drive test
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- What is a Children's Crossing?
A Children's Crossing is a designated part of the road marked with stop lines, 'Children Crossing' flags and red and white striped posts explicitly designed for children to cross the road safely.
What defines a Marked Foot Crossing?
Pedestrian lights identify marked Foot Crossings for people crossing and traffic lights for vehicles. They may also be indicated by a different road surface or parallel lines, studs, or markers.
How is a Pedestrian Crossing characterized?
A Pedestrian Crossing is marked with parallel white stripes on the road and a pedestrian crossing sign, which may also include flashing yellow lights.
What constitutes a Crosswalk?
A Crosswalk is a marked area of the road where pedestrians can cross, including pedestrian crossings, children's crossings, or marked foot crossings. It's the space between the crosswalk line and any vehicle stop line.
What does 'Diverging' mean in traffic terms?
Diverging refers to any lane change, merge, or lateral movement within a lane of at least a car's width, marking a significant change in the vehicle's path.
What is considered Evasive Action in driving?
Evasive action involves changing speed or course, like swerving or stopping, to avoid potential collisions with other road users.
How is a Lane defined in broad terms?
A Lane is a part of the road designated for a single line of traffic, which can be marked by pavement markings or defined by physical road features like curbs or road edges.
What does Merging signify in traffic?
Merging can either mean a single vehicle joining a traffic stream or combining two or more traffic streams to form a single lane.
Who are considered Road Users?
Road Users include drivers or riders of motor vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians - essentially anyone using the road.
What does Turning involve in driving?
Turning involves changing direction to travel from one road into another at an intersection, distinct from simply driving around a curve on the same road.
