Module 8: Intersections (practical)
Handling intersections in traffic
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What you will learn
Approach and cross intersections with good observation and gap selection.
- A consistent approach routine
- Choosing safe gaps
- Looking for vulnerable users
An approach routine
Safe-driving adviceUse the same routine at every intersection: check mirrors, signal, position your car, reduce speed, and look right, left and right again. Work out which give-way rule applies before you arrive.
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View official source (opens in a new tab)Choosing a gap
Safe-driving adviceChoose a gap that lets you complete the turn without making other traffic brake or swerve. If you're not sure, wait.
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Key: green vehicle and solid arrow = you. Blue vehicle and dashed arrow = another road user. N = north.
Driving scenario
At the bottom of a T
What's happening
An uncontrolled T-intersection. The east–west road continues. You are on the road from the south, which ends here, and you want to turn right. Car A is on the coming from the east and is turning left into your road.
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- Official sourceView official source: Land Transport (Road User) Rule 2004 (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – Land Transport Rules index
- Official sourceView official source: Road Code – The give way rules (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – About driving › Giving way
Summary
- Use a consistent approach routine.
- Only take a gap that won't make others brake.
- If in doubt, wait.
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- Official sourceView official source: Road Code – The give way rules (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi – About driving › Giving way
- Official sourceView official source: Drive – free learning tools from NZTA (opens in a new tab)NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi / ACC