Road_to_Solo_driving_handbook (2)

Rules and responsibilities
Give way rules
There will be many times when you are
driving when your path crosses that of
other road users. When this happens,
one or more of the people involved must
give way in order to avoid a collision.
Definition
To give way means that if there
is a danger that your vehicle
could collide with another vehicle,
person or animal you must slow
down and stop if necessary
to avoid a collision. If you are
stationary, you must remain
stationary until it is safe to
proceed.
Here are some everyday driving
situations when you will be required
to give way.
Giving way to pedestrians
Pedestrians are vulnerable road users
because they are not protected in a
crash (unlike drivers and passengers
protected within a vehicle). The
road rules are designed to protect
pedestrians on the road in many
situations.
There are a number of driving situations
when you must give way to pedestrians.
At pedestrian crossings
You must give way to any pedestrian
on a pedestrian crossing, and you must
not overtake another vehicle which has
stopped at a pedestrian crossing. When
approaching a pedestrian crossing, you
must drive at a speed that would enable
you to stop safely.
In slip lanes
You must give way to any pedestrian
in a slip lane.
fig 36. Slip lane
Definition
A slip lane is an area of road
for vehicles turning left that is
separated, at some point, from
other parts of the road by a
painted island or traffic island.
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