Hazard perception handbook - RTA

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TURNING RIGHT AT A CROSS INTERSECTION
Turning right at a cross intersection (ie one with four directions) with oncoming
traffic and traffic from the right and left, is harder. you will need to look three ways
to judge a safe gap – to the front and the left and right. As shown in the picture
below, you are also likely to be facing a Stop or Give Way sign.
In this situation you need at least a four second gap to the right, at least a six second
gap to the left and at least a four second gap to the front.
Gap selection skills take time and practice to develop. Start with simpler gap
selections and work up to the more complex ones when you feel confident.
TURNING RIGHT AT TRAffIC LIGHTS
Making a right turn at traffic lights is simpler than at an uncontrolled intersection (ie
one without traffic lights, Stop signs or Give Way signs). you only have to look for
a safe gap in the traffic that is approaching you. However, many provisional drivers
have crashes when turning right at traffic lights. This is because they pick gaps that
are too small or misjudge the speed of the approaching traffic.
If you are turning right at traffic lights in a 60 km/h zone you will need a gap of
at least four seconds (about 70 metres) between your car and approaching vehicles.
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