Road_to_Solo_driving_handbook (2)

A ‘Long Vehicle’ sign is displayed on a
truck that is much longer than normal.
It will take longer to overtake, and will
need extra room to safely stop behind
you. Make sure you can see the entire
front of the truck and a little space
around it in your rear vision mirror
before you pull in after you overtake.
A ‘Do Not Overtake Turning Vehicle’
sign tells you that the truck is at least
7.5 metres long and requires more
turning room to negotiate corners,
intersections or roundabouts. Trucks
displaying this sign may need part or all
of two lanes to turn and can legally do
so (see page 114 for more information).
This sign tells you that you must not
overtake alongside a turning truck.
truck or fallen load ahead. Slow down
and drive past carefully when you see
these on the road.
Portable warning triangles
Rules and responsibilities
Tip
Pilot Vehicle
Do not overtake turning vehicle sign
Blind spots are increased when
the truck is turning and the chance
of damage to your vehicle, injury or
death is increased. Stay where you
can be seen so you can be safe.
Do not overtake turning vehicle sign
VicRoads Transport Safety Vehicle
Reflective portable warning triangles
warn drivers that there is a broken down
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