Road_to_Solo_driving_handbook (2)

Bus only lanes
Some lanes are dedicated bus only
lanes and cannot be used by other
vehicles (unless avoiding an obstruction).
You will need to turn across these lanes,
giving way to any buses in the lane
Bus only sign
Watch out for buses pulling out from the
kerb. In a built-up area you must give
way to a bus displaying a Give Way To
Bus sign and signalling that it is about to
pull out from the kerb into the left lane.
More information on built-up areas can
be found on page 79.
Sharing the road with police and
emergency vehicles
You must get out of the way of a police
or emergency, enforcement or escort
vehicle when its siren is on or it is
displaying red, blue or magenta flashing
lights. Give way and stop if necessary
(despite any other rules), even if you
have a green traffic light. These vehicles
have exemptions to rules in the case of
emergencies and may act unpredictably.
escort vehicles that are stationary or
moving slowly (less than 10km/h) when
its siren is on or it is displaying red,
blue or magenta flashing lights and not
increase your speed until a safe distance
from the vicinity of the scene.
You do not need to slow for enforcement,
emergency or escort vehicles on the
opposite side of a divided carriageway
(separated by a median strip).
You must also stop if twin red lights are
flashing on a road, for example, outside
a Fire Station or Ambulance Station.
Sharing the road with trucks
and other heavy vehicles
Here are some tips about sharing the
road with trucks of any size.
Rules and responsibilities
Give Way to bus sign
You must slow down when approaching
enforcement, emergency or escort
vehicles that are stationary or moving
slowly (less than 10km/h) when its siren
is on or it is displaying red, blue
or magenta flashing lights.
You must not exceed 40km/h when
passing enforcement, emergency or
Blind spots – be seen, be safe
All vehicles have blind spots where the
driver loses sight of vehicles around
them. The blind spot is larger for truck
drivers. If you cannot see the truck’s
external mirrors, the truck driver can’t
see you. This should be a ‘no stay spot’.
Either accelerate to overtake if safe
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