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HI , thanks for watching Misunderstood road rules part 1 here th-cam.com/video/WHnXmVfGe4M/w-d-xo.html if you would like to see more road rules videos like this click on link :) th-cam.com/video/9HtF_uhbXxk/w-d-xo.html if you have rule or suggestion of law to be covered let me know :)
8:10 Can you simply state the roundabout instructions as: "Give way to traffic already on the roundabout. When there is a gap to safely enter the roundabout, you may do so." I believe this would make it so much clearer. Thank you for your videos.
4:50 - Up here, to make things even clearer and easier to understand, there's always a Give Way sign painted on the road at the end of the ending lane. : )
Great video Scott. Although I felt like it fell under common sense most of the time, I did learn some "precisions" (eg. keep left unless overtaking does not apply to middle lane or we don't have to wait behind the line at an intersection). Being from overseas, it's great to get to know more in details these rules but I'm sure it would be useful for some local drivers as well, as your channel tends to prove it. :) Thank you for these videos, documented with extracts from the actual rules and examples, may I encourage you to post more of these if you see more people getting confused about some particular rules. Thumbs up Scott! :)
Thanks Scotty for this, its good to hear this and see examples of what to actually do. As the handbook only does to much to demonstrate the rule its talking about. Cheers again mate!
You beamed me up Scottie with this update, I didn't expect your consideration to send me this vid but I'm glad you did! It's given some great clarity although I think more so, I have been doing my better best in over correcting myself in order to be playing it safe, or driving over safely. In some of your vids I confess many mistakes I've made and paid for it and have been upset with myself for many stupid one's through just not being on the ball. At times yes some "close encounters regrettably. As I've noted, I'm happy I'm not driving and that was a choice I happily made. Losing confidence had a little to do with that, having anxiety didn't help, as well as being expensive and troublesome in car parking in the area I live. I still obtained my license and if I ever really had to drive, watching these vids for me is a super update and confidence builder. Anyways! Thank you extremely much for the link. Much appreciated.😆✔️
Thank you Scott I was watching your video from overseas. I learned almost all traffic rules via your videos. I moved to Australia and I get my full driving license after 6 months because of you. Thanks again
It's not so much a question of misunderstanding the road rules, but more like plain ignorance and/or laziness on the part of some drivers. They simply don't take the time to study the highway code/road user's handbook from front to back and learn from it - instead believing they know it all and act as if they OWN the road. It amazes me how so many of these bozos managed to pass their tests, and where they may have gotten their licences from - out of a Weet-Bix packet perhaps? Driving is a privilege, not a right; something a fair percentage of people fail to comprehend when they get behind the wheel. Again, thanking you Scott for another interesting and thought-provoking video. :-)
"don't take the time to study the highway code" considering the rules do change, this points to a necessity for re-testing. RTA (RMS) doesn't even bother send out a newsletter to high-light new rules or problem areas (like roundabouts). it's been years since i've seen a PSA on tv about road rules, but they probably should include the rule-book with your rego renewal (pdf, so not much cost).
Thankyou Scott. I'll admit that I was not aware of the correct roundabout rules. Please post more of these, I think they are badly needed🙂. I'm a Queenslander, so not sure on any differences between States🙂
Baddriversoz hey that's unfair! I'm originally from NSW. You don't know me. I am a good driver. At least I admitted to the fact that I was unsure of the rules regarding RAB's.🙁
you have the most clear explanation in terms of Australia driving rule. Having my queensland test next week, I keep searching and searching information regarding the yellow light creep forward stop line legal turn right, and the roundabout rule (not keep giving way to the right otherwise taking ages to kick in to the roundabout) and the car behind me will piss off. My trainer told me to wait for the car on my right (give way) to move into the roundabout first, apply give way, i feel it is not right as the car was in a complete stop status, it confused me hugely as it is not what stated in the Queensland rule book (pdf) . Many thanks Scott
hey scott, great vid! Really concise and well explained. Just wanna ask about a situation where the left lane is ending and must merge right, whether its generally popular to follow the early merge approach or the late merge approach (aka zip merge). Thanks! :)
Thank you , well like most things in life I believe the middle is the best balance , so not to early or cars will go around and you may slow traffic in the other lanes , not to late or you will anger people waiting for you to merge and make them second guess when you merging , :)
Thanks Scott. I had no idea that you had this series. My son is 16 and on his L plates. I'm going to make these compulsory viewing for him :) (Along with the Russian stuff so he can se what happens on the road when shit really goes wrong). Thanks again mate.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THiS SiR SCOTT . i HOPE THERE'S MORE .. xx i HOPE PEOPLE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USED ROUNDABOUTS AS ALOT OF THEM DON'T KNOW HOW TO BLOODY USED iT HAHA..
One thing about yielding/giving way to the right at s roundabout - here in the United States where we drive on the opposite side of the road we also yield to traffic inside the roundabout *and* must make sure that there is an adequate gap for our vehicle (I'm sure you do too) before entering the roundabout. Sometimes that forces the motorist seeking to enter the roundabout to give way to the (Aus) right / (US) left because of inconsiderate motorists entering the roundabout at the upstream entrances.
We have an issue at 2 separate places near where I live in Vic, where the the lines on the road indicate a zip merge but there are signs saying 'Left Lane Ends Merge Right'!!!
Yes there a few places here that have that , it’s stupid , I don’t know if the clowns put them in at diffnet times and didn’t realise the error or what , I wrote to a council about one near me , got it fixed
Hi My question is regarding turning right at traffic lights rule. There are few intersections where there is a provision for right green arrow but this right green arrow does not turn on immediately along with the regular green light( right arrow comes some time later after the regular green light). So during the time when only regular green light is on and right green arrow hasn't turned up yet(it's not red either), do I pass the stop line and go into the intersection and wait for my turn for safe turn or do I stop behind the stop line and wait for the right arrow to turn up. I am trying to convert my international licence to NSW licence so there is a confusion. Thanks in advance
Hello to answer your question , YES if its safe to do so pass the stop line if there are no cars coming you can turn on regular green , if there are cars coming wait in the intersection and turn when clear or if you get a green arrow :)
The merging and roundabout rules I would say are the two most commonly misunderstood and unknown road rules in Australia. The amount of times I have been subject and victim to road rage because someone else thought they had right of way in one of those scenarios is ridiculous. Glad to see at least someone else actually properly knows these rules.
I love your illustration of drivers not entering an intersection to turn right. This was the very point I nearly failed on in my drivers test. It was a very busy morning and I was attempting to turn right at traffic lights, but I had not entered the intersection. On this occasion, there was so much traffic that cars blocked my ability to turn right and some actually ran the red light. When I got my result, the instructor said she gave me the benefit of doubt given the people breaking law by blocking an intersection on other side. But she stated that (a) she could have failed me for not entering the intersection and (b) if I had entered the intersection but not turned, that would have also been a fail. I never made the same mistake again, but drivers continue to way until the last second and that's even worse as illustrated by your video because you're entering on either amber, or worse still red. The lights at an intersection hold red in all directions giving all cars in the intersection to clear it. Furthemore, a car in the intersection as the lights go red will never receive a fine as long as it's to turn and clear intersection. The fine would however hold if you didn't clear it.
It's worth clarifying the right turn with no signal thing another way too: When you enter the intersection, you are now committed to the intersection and are required to exit it at the soonest *safe* opportunity, which includes as the light is changing and even while another direction has turned green, provided they are not already creating a direct hazard preventing you from exiting the intersection safely. Edit: it's also worth noting some intersections are specifically designed knowing that vehicles will be unable to turn until the lights have changed off, and accepting that with a minimal turning volume, one vehicle per cycle will get through if they follow the rules properly. Failing to do so can cause these right turns to become blocked.
Hey Scott, I'm not from Australia so I'm relatively unfamiliar with the road rules there and was hoping to get some answers. Is it true that 1. Traffic lights without a "right turn" light does not necessarily mean that vehicles can go only go straight? (In my country, there's usually the turning light that indicates if right turn is allowed) 2. How do I know which roads allow for right turn besides road signs on the street?
Hi Randall so with 1. some traffic lights at busy intersection have a right turn arrow which when red you cant turn when green means other traffic is stopped an you can turn right , however you most intersections just have a the round type lights and when thats green you may still turn right but you can only do so when there is no traffic coming the other way , ie going straight of turning left from the other direction , with no 2 , the default law in Australia is you can turn right at any traffic lights or intersection or any road unless there is a sign say "no right turn " or no right turn diagram sign a red arrow light etc does that all make sense ? see link for more information :) www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/intersections.html www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/traffic-lights.html www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/signs.html
@@ScottsCarcameras Hey Scott, thanks so much for the prompt reply! With respect to 1, lets say that I am intending to turn right. However, there is a constant stream of oncoming traffic and the traffic light for me turns from green to red. Does this mean I have to wait for the next traffic light before giving the right turn a go?
Hi , So that situation is covered in this video , see link , what you do is where able proceed into the intersection and shorten the gap so you can turn if there is no break in traffic you can then turn after the light goes yellow/Red and it now clear , and you have broken no red light law , however if you are behind the lien at the intersection and the light turns red you cant go and must wait for the next green , which is why if this is likely to happen they often have a green arrow setup :) th-cam.com/video/wMoSLKzsr-g/w-d-xo.html
Hi so the keep left unless overtaking law only applies to the far right lane on a multi lane road some people get confused by the term keep left and they think it means keep to the left lane at this night it just means keep to the left of the far right lane if you have a road with three lanes or for the common wait to drive is to use the middle lanes as the left lanes can will be taken by slower vehicles or cars entering or exiting the motorway for example if the left lane is empty you can use it if it is congested you can cruise in the middle lanes and you only use the right lane for overtaking make sense :-)
On example No 3 this typically happens on overtaking lanes on the highways so when the lane starts you have to decide to change lanes to overtake so why at the other end should the driver who didn't change lanes have to give way?
Because generally that then end the left lane which they would be in and then they would have to change lanes, eg to stop the slow vehicles just move over and no allowing traffic to pass
So very different in Australia to here. Here is a run down of the same but in Denmark: Regardless of how many lanes there are, if it is safe to move to the right you have to (we drive on the right side). You can only pass on the right if the driver ahead is turning or clearly maneuvering to the left for a later turn like in a roundabout. Merge is the same, crossing a line is a lane change and full yield law follows it, no line means its 1 lane. Front axle is by default what decides who is in front of who. Law requires both lanes to make room for a safe merge in turn. Entering an intersection with lights to turn, where there is no arrow, is only allowed for 1 car, car number 2 can not assume it can exit before cross traffic gets a green. With a turn arrow 2 cars or 1 truck or 1 car with a trailer can enter and stop in side it. Getting caught blocking an intersection after not following that can be 1 point (out of 3) and a fine for entering an intersection with reasonable assurance of exiting before red, basically running a red. Roundabouts are just like any other side road entering one way traffic. If you pull in to it and a car from the left slams in to your side even though it wasn't in the roundabout first is failing to yield. Any traffic regardless of it going too fast or anything else, you have to yield to. (This is also been what the UK changed their laws to, because the law was worded oddly and taken to mean what you showed in the video. Mostly it got changed because it caused many accidents doing it the old way, drivers seeing nothing coming that they should give way to and enter at speed having some one pull out super slow in front of them and BAM, mostly in smaller city roundabouts but that is also where most roundabouts are. Blame was impossible to divide and no one is happy with 50/50 from the insurance, much easier now. If you are hit when entering a roundabout then you fucked up.)
Hi no if you are in an 80KMH zone you will travel at a max of 79KMH as you cant go over the limit , but regardless of your speed the keep left does not apply to an 80kmh zone unless there a sign say keep left unless overtaking :)
Doc is spot on. The old rule used to be give to right regardless. But you now only giveway to traffic in roundabout. If you are at the roundabout and about to enter, and you see a car on the right coming towards you, but has not yet got to the roundabout, you have right of way. By the time they arrive at the roundabout, you would already by in the roundabout. This rule might be harder for some to follow, however it does improve traffic flow.
What was written at 0:22 to keep left when on multi lane road over 80. I thought its 80km or above. If its over it would only be applicable to 90 or above.
Hi fyi no thats the common misunderstand many people have the keep left only applies to roads OVER 80kmh so yes as we don't have 85 zones anymore its essentially 90 or above :)
I’m currently going for my manual license and I’m being taught by someone who drives trucks and I even asked him about 6:36 and he said yes it’s perfectly legal to do but when I did it last week with my mum in the car she started bitching at me saying it was illegal
Tell your mum it’s legal show her these links first one , scroll down to where it covers rights turns , 2nd one is the actually legislation, if she still thinks it illegal tell her to come see me :) www.nsw.gov.au/topics/roads-safety-and-rules/stopping-giving-way-turning/traffic-lights www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/rr2014104/s61.html
Scott please do a video about Northmead to Windsor on Windsor rd. Its a friggin nightmare any given day of the week. Basically 2 lanes all the way. Seven Hills and Bella Vista are absolute shockers in the morning and afternoon with awful drivers and gets worse on weekends with tourist morons who prefer to sight-see instead of driving
You forgot to include the basic stop, speed limit & give way signs & the meaning of a red light LOL I've noticed alot of people don't tend to know the meanings of these... In all seriousness though, very informative video..
Scotts Car Cameras thanks Scott, love your videos mate, in the uk one of the reasons they have the keep left on the motorway unless overtaking rule is so that you have more reaction time in case someone from the opposite direction crashes and crosses the central divider. Do you ever send these to the traffic cops, I heard recently that the police can use dashcam videos as evidence and fine people retroactively, is that right? Keep up the videos, always a good watch!
In the States, we have exactly the same failure to understand intersection usage for turns. And we're further dumbing down that understanding by removing stoplights that use solid greens for turns and replacing them with flashing yellow arrows. I presume that's because people are so stupid they're assuming that (or trying to claim confusion to avoid blame for a collision) a solid green means they have permission to make a turn without giving way to oncoming traffic. That was _never_ the case, and it's things like that that make me wish I was a cop. One of the worst traffic-control mistakes my state made was _removing_ the "YIELD" (i.e., "GIVE WAY") signs right at the bottom of the interstate on-ramps. I presume they did this because while updating the ramp lengths for smaller engines, they made the ramps end as zip merges. Which would be fine, except that now what happens is that people come right out, may or may not be indicating, doing half the speed or less of surrounding traffic (minimum interstate speed is twenty below what's posted, and you better be taking the next exit off, not joining). Trucks use the interstate by where I live (which in 2006 was already operating at triple capacity) as a sort of scenic bypass for a bigger interstate to the east, so it's two lanes either direction clogged with big rigs and these people are generally merging right in front of one. It doesn't help that people seem to think there are speed limits for the on-ramps, whether they invent one or assume an advisory limit is the law. It would be _infinitely cheaper_ and increase road safety for the state to just say, "Hey, know your shit or you don't get a license." Instead, they make it easier for you to be a complete moron on the road and increase the danger of road usage. I don't like using the "revenue raising" narrative, but honestly, what else can you call decisions like these, which encourage ignorance and raise the likelihood of offenders encountering law enforcement? /rant
my problem with the merging (where the lane divider ends before the road goes from 2 lanes to a single lane) is that the driver on the Left lane (prior to merging) is the one having to actually move their car. They should always have to give way imho. This is a real bone of contention with me, and it shows how idiotic some of our road rules really are.
@6:45 the White car .. out in the middle of the road ... attempting to turn right in front of heavy traffic ... only succeeds in doing so when the Amber/Yellow light shows for the other cars and come to a stop .... then the White car can turn Right .... turning right incorrectly on an Amber/Yellow light ... where he should be stopping.
Hi max I think you’re confused ? There was no white car turning at 6:45 ? The car with the camera was turning And the point was that’s how you are supposed to do it , if traffic is heavy you go into the intersection and turn when Abel if the light is yellow or red you have not broken a law you don’t have to stop , this is the point of the video to teach you you do it this way not wait behind the line where you would have to stop , understand now ?
It's amazing these are all basic road rules but you see them broken every day. And as for mergers I dont think 50% of south Australians either understand or plain ignore them.
The arrow is curved. It id not a straight arrow with its origin on the entry road. That means vehicles on the roundabout have priority if there is a danger of collision.
Hi not sure what you are referring to ? can you explain where in teh video you are referring too and what explain you mean , an fyi there is no such thing as "priority' in Australian road laws :)
I got done for passing on the left (undertaking), despite there being no such law in Victoria. oh and yes when my motorbike was my 'only' form of motorised travel I used to use the right lane, as it was the only lane where I didn't get brake checked ALL the time.
I'm not saying your wrong. I know your right. My problem wasn't that my problem is that is what it says on the fine I was given by the Victorian TOG officer. I'm NOT repeat NOT saying your wrong.
Ok all good let’s start again , where was this , was it multiple lane road ? , was happens before and during the event , and. What was written on the ticket ? I sure the mystery can be explained :)
+Scotts Car Cameras hull rd moorlbark Victoria. single lane each direction. the reference given on the fine for the traffic act was the appendix at the end of the act. ?????.
Ok well that makes more sense , you are not allowed to overtake on a single lane road that’s not undertaking, that’s just an illegal overtake under regulation 146 , So that would be why you were fined , on a road with two or more lanes you can overtake on the left or right , does that make sense now ? :)
i love ppl who ztay in the right lane becauze they are going to overtake the car 1km away Where iz part 1? traffic light rule turning right yahhhhhh ty ty ppl are a great pain -they wait 4 ever and wont move
I've noticed a lot of drivers here don't accelerate to the speed limit because there's a Traffic light 2 km down the road... going 20% below the limit creates a long tailback.
There is an error at 3.27. There is no obligation under any Australian road rule for the vehicle in the left lane to indicate that it is merging, any more than there is an obligation for the vehicle in the right lane to indicate. I assume this video was created by the road traffic authority: all state bodies are guilty of perpetuating this error.
Hello , Geoff , No there is no error when you say video created do you mean the whole thing rothe animation , as i made the video and all is correct , you are right in that if there is a zip merge and two lane sform one you don't have to indicator if you don't cross the unbroken line , and yes animation show steh car indicating BUT no where in the video did i say you had to indicate . take care
@@ScottsCarcameras the driver was in the inside lane but then when he turned he went straight to the outside lane during the turn... i was told when you turn you stay in the lane your in
Also, you don’t have to indicate when entering a round-about!! Only when exiting. How many morons indicate right when entering, only to exit left without indicating left.
i assume you mean don't indicate if going straight ? obviously you indicate if turning left ot right ? covered roundabouts fully in this vid :) th-cam.com/video/MGQLghn5FlY/w-d-xo.html
Scotts Car Cameras when wanting to go right, you enter the roundabout without indicating, before exiting you then indicate left to get out of the roundabout. You do not need to indicate right when you initially enter the roundabout, only when you exit. When you approach a roundabout wanting to go immediately left you obviously indicate the required metres prior to the entrance of a roundabout. If you want to go straight ahead, you do not indicate when entering, only when you exit and once again it’s a left indication. What I said was idiots indicating right when entering a roundabout and then going straight ahead, with some not indicating as they exit.
Captain Eliza Gaye Hi , NO NO NO NO .... when you want to go right you MUST indicate with your right indicator as you approach the roundabout , and enter the roundabout, and then indicator left on exit if practical ! Have you not been indicating ? See my videos link again and this one to gov site www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/roundabouts.html
Scotts Car Cameras well, a police friends told me this. Yes, I am courteous and let other drivers exactly where I’m going irrespective. I never argued with them. They said it’s because cars entering the roundabout MUST give way to vehicles in the roundabout, therefore you only need to indicate when you exit. You can keep going round and round and everyone entering has to give way. They insisted the only time they don’t is when you indicate your intent to exit.
Captain Eliza Gaye well they are obviously wrong , So it’s good you watched this and learn the correct way , now you can go and tell them their wrong and show them the right way to use roundabouts :) Take care
I MUST BE FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Give way merging No.3 the best place to see people refusing to obey this rule is on Heathcote Road Holsworthy nothbound, as you go over Williams Creek the road goes from a single lane to two lanes as you pass the Army camp entrance then goes back into one lane to go over the railway line. I tow a 48 foot (14.5 meter) quad axle trailer making the entire rig nearly 19 meters long the "I MUST BE FIRSTERS" go into the left lane and then want to push in in front of me. (Sorry you obey the laws and go behind) Today one old fart in a ute tried and got irate because he had to obey the law, then at the roundabout at The Boulevard I covered both lanes to stop vehicles getting beside in the roundabout, YES the old fart got up the right hand side of me over the double center lines and dared me to hit him! And they say us truck drivers are bad!
Just a further note to add regarding merging. Queensland states: "Merging safely on motorways: Plan your route before you enter a motorway.Build up speed to match that of the traffic already on the motorway-this can help you to find a safe gap in the traffic.Look for a gap between the vehicles in the closest lane and safely build up speed on the on-ramp so you enter at the motorway traffic’s speed.When driving on a motorway, watch for other vehicles entering from an on-ramp and adjust your speed and/or lane to allow them to enter safely.Be ready and in the correct lane as your exit." You should NOT stop at the end of the on ramp. Motorists already on the Motorway are required to make space for cars to merge. Stopping on a motorway is dangerous.
Hi hotpointlil, You've identified one of the reasons why so many people get confused. As you mentioned, the Qld government website states, "When driving on a motorway, watch for other vehicles entering from an on-ramp and adjust your speed and/or lane to allow them to enter safely." However, this statement flies in the face of the rules for merging the Qld government has written directly above it on the very same page (which are identical to the rules described in this video). The 2 standard rules for merging are clear and simple. There is no good reason for the government to start creating ambiguity by telling motorway drivers to adjust their speed or change lanes to "allow them to enter". I understand why they've mentioned this, and people should do it if they can safely, but it shouldn't be written in such a way the makes people believe it's a requirement. Just follow the rules as described here and you can't go wrong.
Love ya work Scott, but........ the rule on the roundabout is bullshit. Let's think about it. If you have to give way to vehicles on the roundabout, you will never go unless there are no cars on the roundabout. You can't go if you have to give way. If they are on the roundabout you can't go. Giving way to your right is the most realistic and sane and safest way to approach any roundabout.
Hi Thanks glad you like it , re roundabouts I think you have misunderstood (pardon the pun ) the point , giving way to the right is what causes you to neve go as often the dominant flow a traffic will cause you to have to wait , that the point of a roundabout is to allow traffic from the quieter side streets to be able to enter and not have to give way and increased traffic flow if you gave way to the right it would be just like T intersection so no point of a roundabout, re give way on a roundabout , re give way on roundabout , 1 no , on a small Roundabout cars are only on it for short time so give way and go as they pass ( as you dint have to Give way to approaching cars allows to go ) if it’s a big roundabout you can have multiple cars on it at once you don’t have to wait until no cars are on , only give way as in stop impede their travel , make sense ? :)
@@ScottsCarcameras I understood exactly what you were saying but no-one knows/ follows this rule therefore the amount of accidents that will incur is staggering to think. Roundabouts have always been simple to think, giveaway to your right like you do for everything else when you are driving. Why change the golden rule for one thing. Also it is nothing like a T intersection as cars only come around one way and that is from the right.
@@ferretshob HI , well the solution drivers not following a law is not to change it but educate and enforce it , and actually the higher percentage of accident happen a normal intersections not roundabouts, also re T intersection can be a lower case type of multiple directions , throw in pedestrians and turning lane traffic comes form all directions , last , re roundabout laws you SAID "ROUNDABOUTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SIMPLE GIVE WAY TO THE RIGHT " No the laws not always been that way , its just a myth , so the golden rules hasn't been changed :) its always been give way traffic on roundabout , not to the right :)
@@adamawesomehensler At the time the video was made a utility vehicles was registered and classed as a "light truck" on there regulation paper and governments bodies if was for some time after this video that the use of the Word utility vehicle was used officially for rego and classification , and as this video was an education video not an internment video using the correct grammatical and dictionary definitions were used :)
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HI , thanks for watching Misunderstood road rules part 1 here th-cam.com/video/WHnXmVfGe4M/w-d-xo.html
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8:10 Can you simply state the roundabout instructions as: "Give way to traffic already on the roundabout. When there is a gap to safely enter the roundabout, you may do so."
I believe this would make it so much clearer. Thank you for your videos.
One thing I hate about roundabouts is when cars block the roundabout
4:50 - Up here, to make things even clearer and easier to understand, there's always a Give Way sign painted on the road at the end of the ending lane. : )
Great video Scott. Although I felt like it fell under common sense most of the time, I did learn some "precisions" (eg. keep left unless overtaking does not apply to middle lane or we don't have to wait behind the line at an intersection). Being from overseas, it's great to get to know more in details these rules but I'm sure it would be useful for some local drivers as well, as your channel tends to prove it. :)
Thank you for these videos, documented with extracts from the actual rules and examples, may I encourage you to post more of these if you see more people getting confused about some particular rules.
Thumbs up Scott! :)
Thanks Scotty for this, its good to hear this and see examples of what to actually do. As the handbook only does to much to demonstrate the rule its talking about. Cheers again mate!
You beamed me up Scottie with this update, I didn't expect your consideration to send me this vid but I'm glad you did! It's given some great clarity although I think more so, I have been doing my better best in over correcting myself in order to be playing it safe, or driving over safely. In some of your vids I confess many mistakes I've made and paid for it and have been upset with myself for many stupid one's through just not being on the ball. At times yes some "close encounters regrettably. As I've noted, I'm happy I'm not driving and that was a choice I happily made. Losing confidence had a little to do with that, having anxiety didn't help, as well as being expensive and troublesome in car parking in the area I live. I still obtained my license and if I ever really had to drive, watching these vids for me is a super update and confidence builder. Anyways! Thank you extremely much for the link. Much appreciated.😆✔️
You're welcome that's why my channels here to help people :)
Thank you Scott
I was watching your video from overseas. I learned almost all traffic rules via your videos. I moved to Australia and I get my full driving license after 6 months because of you.
Thanks again
Your video is a major contribution to road safety, thankyou.
Thanks :)
Excellent, concise, video! Bravo!
It's not so much a question of misunderstanding the road rules, but more like plain ignorance and/or laziness on the part of some drivers. They simply don't take the time to study the highway code/road user's handbook from front to back and learn from it - instead believing they know it all and act as if they OWN the road.
It amazes me how so many of these bozos managed to pass their tests, and where they may have gotten their licences from - out of a Weet-Bix packet perhaps? Driving is a privilege, not a right; something a fair percentage of people fail to comprehend when they get behind the wheel.
Again, thanking you Scott for another interesting and thought-provoking video. :-)
Here they used to use a system to sit the written test called option D.
"don't take the time to study the highway code"
considering the rules do change, this points to a necessity for re-testing. RTA (RMS) doesn't even bother send out a newsletter to high-light new rules or problem areas (like roundabouts). it's been years since i've seen a PSA on tv about road rules, but they probably should include the rule-book with your rego renewal (pdf, so not much cost).
Agree - rules do change - sometimes a review/refresher course is necessary as an "update" for some drivers. :-)
Thankyou Scott. I'll admit that I was not aware of the correct roundabout rules. Please post more of these, I think they are badly needed🙂. I'm a Queenslander, so not sure on any differences between States🙂
Hi, rules for these same in QLd see link for more vids like this one th-cam.com/video/9HtF_uhbXxk/w-d-xo.html
Being from QLD, explains it ALL! NO QLDer knows how to use a RAB!
Baddriversoz hey that's unfair! I'm originally from NSW. You don't know me. I am a good driver. At least I admitted to the fact that I was unsure of the rules regarding RAB's.🙁
LOL! Settle petal! Y'all don't recognize a JOKE when y'all see 1!
Baddriversoz I do apologize, dude. Overreacted. I am sorry. Peace🙂
you have the most clear explanation in terms of Australia driving rule. Having my queensland test next week, I keep searching and searching information regarding the yellow light creep forward stop line legal turn right, and the roundabout rule (not keep giving way to the right otherwise taking ages to kick in to the roundabout) and the car behind me will piss off. My trainer told me to wait for the car on my right (give way) to move into the roundabout first, apply give way, i feel it is not right as the car was in a complete stop status, it confused me hugely as it is not what stated in the Queensland rule book (pdf) . Many thanks Scott
Your Welcome :)
hey scott, great vid! Really concise and well explained. Just wanna ask about a situation where the left lane is ending and must merge right, whether its generally popular to follow the early merge approach or the late merge approach (aka zip merge). Thanks! :)
Thank you , well like most things in life I believe the middle is the best balance , so not to early or cars will go around and you may slow traffic in the other lanes , not to late or you will anger people waiting for you to merge and make them second guess when you merging , :)
Thanks Scott. I had no idea that you had this series. My son is 16 and on his L plates. I'm going to make these compulsory viewing for him :) (Along with the Russian stuff so he can se what happens on the road when shit really goes wrong). Thanks again mate.
Hi. That’s great to hear , hope it helps , yes I have a few driver education vids , links in the video description,
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THiS SiR SCOTT . i HOPE THERE'S MORE .. xx
i HOPE PEOPLE WOULD LEARN HOW TO USED ROUNDABOUTS AS ALOT OF THEM DON'T KNOW HOW TO BLOODY USED iT HAHA..
thanks more in link th-cam.com/video/9HtF_uhbXxk/w-d-xo.html
One thing about yielding/giving way to the right at s roundabout - here in the United States where we drive on the opposite side of the road we also yield to traffic inside the roundabout *and* must make sure that there is an adequate gap for our vehicle (I'm sure you do too) before entering the roundabout. Sometimes that forces the motorist seeking to enter the roundabout to give way to the (Aus) right / (US) left because of inconsiderate motorists entering the roundabout at the upstream entrances.
We have an issue at 2 separate places near where I live in Vic, where the the lines on the road indicate a zip merge but there are signs saying 'Left Lane Ends Merge Right'!!!
Yes there a few places here that have that , it’s stupid , I don’t know if the clowns put them in at diffnet times and didn’t realise the error or what , I wrote to a council about one near me , got it fixed
Well put together
Thank you!
You’re welcome:)
Hi
My question is regarding turning right at traffic lights rule. There are few intersections where there is a provision for right green arrow but this right green arrow does not turn on immediately along with the regular green light( right arrow comes some time later after the regular green light). So during the time when only regular green light is on and right green arrow hasn't turned up yet(it's not red either), do I pass the stop line and go into the intersection and wait for my turn for safe turn or do I stop behind the stop line and wait for the right arrow to turn up.
I am trying to convert my international licence to NSW licence so there is a confusion.
Thanks in advance
Hello to answer your question , YES if its safe to do so pass the stop line if there are no cars coming you can turn on regular green , if there are cars coming wait in the intersection and turn when clear or if you get a green arrow :)
The merging and roundabout rules I would say are the two most commonly misunderstood and unknown road rules in Australia. The amount of times I have been subject and victim to road rage because someone else thought they had right of way in one of those scenarios is ridiculous. Glad to see at least someone else actually properly knows these rules.
Good helpful content 👍
So frustrated right now
So many people are dumb drivers that we Have To share the road with. Love your work, keep it coming!
I love your illustration of drivers not entering an intersection to turn right. This was the very point I nearly failed on in my drivers test.
It was a very busy morning and I was attempting to turn right at traffic lights, but I had not entered the intersection. On this occasion, there was so much traffic that cars blocked my ability to turn right and some actually ran the red light.
When I got my result, the instructor said she gave me the benefit of doubt given the people breaking law by blocking an intersection on other side. But she stated that (a) she could have failed me for not entering the intersection and (b) if I had entered the intersection but not turned, that would have also been a fail.
I never made the same mistake again, but drivers continue to way until the last second and that's even worse as illustrated by your video because you're entering on either amber, or worse still red.
The lights at an intersection hold red in all directions giving all cars in the intersection to clear it.
Furthemore, a car in the intersection as the lights go red will never receive a fine as long as it's to turn and clear intersection. The fine would however hold if you didn't clear it.
As long as you enter on the GREEN, but have to wait for it to turn RED, you are entitled to complete your turn!
It's worth clarifying the right turn with no signal thing another way too:
When you enter the intersection, you are now committed to the intersection and are required to exit it at the soonest *safe* opportunity, which includes as the light is changing and even while another direction has turned green, provided they are not already creating a direct hazard preventing you from exiting the intersection safely.
Edit: it's also worth noting some intersections are specifically designed knowing that vehicles will be unable to turn until the lights have changed off, and accepting that with a minimal turning volume, one vehicle per cycle will get through if they follow the rules properly. Failing to do so can cause these right turns to become blocked.
Hey Scott, I'm not from Australia so I'm relatively unfamiliar with the road rules there and was hoping to get some answers. Is it true that
1. Traffic lights without a "right turn" light does not necessarily mean that vehicles can go only go straight? (In my country, there's usually the turning light that indicates if right turn is allowed)
2. How do I know which roads allow for right turn besides road signs on the street?
Hi Randall
so with 1. some traffic lights at busy intersection have a right turn arrow which when red you cant turn when green means other traffic is stopped an you can turn right , however you most intersections just have a the round type lights and when thats green you may still turn right but you can only do so when there is no traffic coming the other way , ie going straight of turning left from the other direction ,
with no 2 , the default law in Australia is you can turn right at any traffic lights or intersection or any road unless there is a sign say "no right turn " or no right turn diagram sign a red arrow light etc
does that all make sense ? see link for more information :)
www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/intersections.html
www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/traffic-lights.html
www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/signs.html
@@ScottsCarcameras Hey Scott, thanks so much for the prompt reply! With respect to 1, lets say that I am intending to turn right. However, there is a constant stream of oncoming traffic and the traffic light for me turns from green to red. Does this mean I have to wait for the next traffic light before giving the right turn a go?
Hi , So that situation is covered in this video , see link , what you do is where able proceed into the intersection and shorten the gap so you can turn if there is no break in traffic you can then turn after the light goes yellow/Red and it now clear , and you have broken no red light law , however if you are behind the lien at the intersection and the light turns red you cant go and must wait for the next green , which is why if this is likely to happen they often have a green arrow setup
:) th-cam.com/video/wMoSLKzsr-g/w-d-xo.html
@@ScottsCarcameras I see. Thanks a lot for the help!
How does “keep left unless overtaking” not apply to the middle lane as well?
Hi so the keep left unless overtaking law only applies to the far right lane on a multi lane road some people get confused by the term keep left and they think it means keep to the left lane at this night it just means keep to the left of the far right lane if you have a road with three lanes or for the common wait to drive is to use the middle lanes as the left lanes can will be taken by slower vehicles or cars entering or exiting the motorway for example if the left lane is empty you can use it if it is congested you can cruise in the middle lanes and you only use the right lane for overtaking make sense :-)
On example No 3 this typically happens on overtaking lanes on the highways so when the lane starts you have to decide to change lanes to overtake so why at the other end should the driver who didn't change lanes have to give way?
Because generally that then end the left lane which they would be in and then they would have to change lanes, eg to stop the slow vehicles just move over and no allowing traffic to pass
Have you done one on u-turns? In my experience most people have no idea who has right of way.
Hi , i was going to but yes seeing lately how ,many people are getting is wrong , i think i will include u turns in my next one :)
So very different in Australia to here. Here is a run down of the same but in Denmark:
Regardless of how many lanes there are, if it is safe to move to the right you have to (we drive on the right side). You can only pass on the right if the driver ahead is turning or clearly maneuvering to the left for a later turn like in a roundabout.
Merge is the same, crossing a line is a lane change and full yield law follows it, no line means its 1 lane. Front axle is by default what decides who is in front of who. Law requires both lanes to make room for a safe merge in turn.
Entering an intersection with lights to turn, where there is no arrow, is only allowed for 1 car, car number 2 can not assume it can exit before cross traffic gets a green. With a turn arrow 2 cars or 1 truck or 1 car with a trailer can enter and stop in side it. Getting caught blocking an intersection after not following that can be 1 point (out of 3) and a fine for entering an intersection with reasonable assurance of exiting before red, basically running a red.
Roundabouts are just like any other side road entering one way traffic. If you pull in to it and a car from the left slams in to your side even though it wasn't in the roundabout first is failing to yield. Any traffic regardless of it going too fast or anything else, you have to yield to.
(This is also been what the UK changed their laws to, because the law was worded oddly and taken to mean what you showed in the video. Mostly it got changed because it caused many accidents doing it the old way, drivers seeing nothing coming that they should give way to and enter at speed having some one pull out super slow in front of them and BAM, mostly in smaller city roundabouts but that is also where most roundabouts are. Blame was impossible to divide and no one is happy with 50/50 from the insurance, much easier now. If you are hit when entering a roundabout then you fucked up.)
the roundabout rule is super helpful, but like, do i trust the people ON the roundabout to know that rule and anticipate me to pull out?
Hey thanks for the video scott just confirming that these rules apply in all states
Hi Thanks , yes for this video and the 5 rules shown they apply to all of Australia :)
eg. You're traveling at 83kph in an 80kph zone do you keep left?
Hi no if you are in an 80KMH zone you will travel at a max of 79KMH as you cant go over the limit , but regardless of your speed the keep left does not apply to an 80kmh zone unless there a sign say keep left unless overtaking :)
So basically in the roundabout give way to your right lol if the traffic is in the roundabout if it’s coming towards you
yeah but not traffic approaching the roundabout from the right
Doc is spot on. The old rule used to be give to right regardless. But you now only giveway to traffic in roundabout. If you are at the roundabout and about to enter, and you see a car on the right coming towards you, but has not yet got to the roundabout, you have right of way. By the time they arrive at the roundabout, you would already by in the roundabout.
This rule might be harder for some to follow, however it does improve traffic flow.
What was written at 0:22 to keep left when on multi lane road over 80. I thought its 80km or above. If its over it would only be applicable to 90 or above.
Hi fyi no thats the common misunderstand many people have the keep left only applies to roads OVER 80kmh so yes as we don't have 85 zones anymore its essentially 90 or above :)
I’m currently going for my manual license and I’m being taught by someone who drives trucks and I even asked him about 6:36 and he said yes it’s perfectly legal to do but when I did it last week with my mum in the car she started bitching at me saying it was illegal
Tell your mum it’s legal show her these links first one , scroll down to where it covers rights turns , 2nd one is the actually legislation, if she still thinks it illegal tell her to come see me :) www.nsw.gov.au/topics/roads-safety-and-rules/stopping-giving-way-turning/traffic-lights
www5.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/rr2014104/s61.html
Scott please do a video about Northmead to Windsor on Windsor rd. Its a friggin nightmare any given day of the week. Basically 2 lanes all the way. Seven Hills and Bella Vista are absolute shockers in the morning and afternoon with awful drivers and gets worse on weekends with tourist morons who prefer to sight-see instead of driving
lol what would you like a time lapse of how long it takes :)
Make me wonder how some people managed to get a drivers license.
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You forgot to include the basic stop, speed limit & give way signs & the meaning of a red light LOL I've noticed alot of people don't tend to know the meanings of these...
In all seriousness though, very informative video..
yeah a lot of drivers seem to have problems maintaining their lane, let alone following 'complex' rules like give-way... :)
In the Uk you aren’t allowed to stay in the middle lane of a motorway unless overtaking, didn’t know it was different in Australia. Thanks
Yes rules vary all over the world , we can use any lane here expect far right when the keep left rule is in affect , :)
Scotts Car Cameras thanks Scott, love your videos mate, in the uk one of the reasons they have the keep left on the motorway unless overtaking rule is so that you have more reaction time in case someone from the opposite direction crashes and crosses the central divider. Do you ever send these to the traffic cops, I heard recently that the police can use dashcam videos as evidence and fine people retroactively, is that right? Keep up the videos, always a good watch!
Thanks Scott for this concise common sense video. Hopefully it can positively impact some of the more misinformed drivers out there.
OMG, these are SO SIMPLE!!! WHY do so many get them WRONG?
MAYBE THEY NEGLECT THE CAPS BUTTON!!!!!!!!!!!
In the States, we have exactly the same failure to understand intersection usage for turns. And we're further dumbing down that understanding by removing stoplights that use solid greens for turns and replacing them with flashing yellow arrows. I presume that's because people are so stupid they're assuming that (or trying to claim confusion to avoid blame for a collision) a solid green means they have permission to make a turn without giving way to oncoming traffic.
That was _never_ the case, and it's things like that that make me wish I was a cop.
One of the worst traffic-control mistakes my state made was _removing_ the "YIELD" (i.e., "GIVE WAY") signs right at the bottom of the interstate on-ramps. I presume they did this because while updating the ramp lengths for smaller engines, they made the ramps end as zip merges. Which would be fine, except that now what happens is that people come right out, may or may not be indicating, doing half the speed or less of surrounding traffic (minimum interstate speed is twenty below what's posted, and you better be taking the next exit off, not joining). Trucks use the interstate by where I live (which in 2006 was already operating at triple capacity) as a sort of scenic bypass for a bigger interstate to the east, so it's two lanes either direction clogged with big rigs and these people are generally merging right in front of one. It doesn't help that people seem to think there are speed limits for the on-ramps, whether they invent one or assume an advisory limit is the law.
It would be _infinitely cheaper_ and increase road safety for the state to just say, "Hey, know your shit or you don't get a license." Instead, they make it easier for you to be a complete moron on the road and increase the danger of road usage. I don't like using the "revenue raising" narrative, but honestly, what else can you call decisions like these, which encourage ignorance and raise the likelihood of offenders encountering law enforcement? /rant
I came back to Ireland from Australia and I can tell you Australians drive brilliantly compared to people here.
probably to do with the drink driving laws ;)
my problem with the merging (where the lane divider ends before the road goes from 2 lanes to a single lane) is that the driver on the Left lane (prior to merging) is the one having to actually move their car. They should always have to give way imho. This is a real bone of contention with me, and it shows how idiotic some of our road rules really are.
For the first case, I'd be on the throttle on the bike to get out of someone's blind spot.
@6:45 the White car .. out in the middle of the road ... attempting to turn right in front of heavy traffic ... only succeeds in doing so when the Amber/Yellow light shows for the other cars and come to a stop .... then the White car can turn Right .... turning right incorrectly on an Amber/Yellow light ... where he should be stopping.
Hi max I think you’re confused ? There was no white car turning at 6:45 ? The car with the camera was turning And the point was that’s how you are supposed to do it , if traffic is heavy you go into the intersection and turn when Abel if the light is yellow or red you have not broken a law you don’t have to stop , this is the point of the video to teach you you do it this way not wait behind the line where you would have to stop , understand now ?
It's amazing these are all basic road rules but you see them broken every day. And as for mergers I dont think 50% of south Australians either understand or plain ignore them.
Great video pretty simple road rules it boggles the mind that idiot drivers can't seem to follow
Thanks
The arrow is curved. It id not a straight arrow with its origin on the entry road. That means vehicles on the roundabout have priority if there is a danger of collision.
Hi not sure what you are referring to ? can you explain where in teh video you are referring too and what explain you mean , an fyi there is no such thing as "priority' in Australian road laws :)
I got done for passing on the left (undertaking), despite there being no such law in Victoria. oh and yes when my motorbike was my 'only' form of motorised travel I used to use the right lane, as it was the only lane where I didn't get brake checked ALL the time.
I'm not saying your wrong. I know your right. My problem wasn't that my problem is that is what it says on the fine I was given by the Victorian TOG officer. I'm NOT repeat NOT saying your wrong.
Ok all good let’s start again , where was this , was it multiple lane road ? , was happens before and during the event , and. What was written on the ticket ? I sure the mystery can be explained :)
+Scotts Car Cameras hull rd moorlbark Victoria. single lane each direction. the reference given on the fine for the traffic act was the appendix at the end of the act. ?????.
+Scotts Car Cameras he didn't reference 264
Ok well that makes more sense , you are not allowed to overtake on a single lane road that’s not undertaking, that’s just an illegal overtake under regulation 146 , So that would be why you were fined , on a road with two or more lanes you can overtake on the left or right , does that make sense now ? :)
Here you can actually get fined, if you stay in the middle lane and do not move over to the far left lane. Of course it is all inverted here. ;)
i love ppl who ztay in the right lane becauze they are going to overtake the car 1km away Where iz part 1? traffic light rule turning right yahhhhhh ty ty ppl are a great pain -they wait 4 ever and wont move
I've noticed a lot of drivers here don't accelerate to the speed limit because there's a Traffic light 2 km down the road... going 20% below the limit creates a long tailback.
There is an error at 3.27. There is no obligation under any Australian road rule for the vehicle in the left lane to indicate that it is merging, any more than there is an obligation for the vehicle in the right lane to indicate. I assume this video was created by the road traffic authority: all state bodies are guilty of perpetuating this error.
Hello , Geoff , No there is no error when you say video created do you mean the whole thing rothe animation , as i made the video and all is correct , you are right in that if there is a zip merge and two lane sform one you don't have to indicator if you don't cross the unbroken line , and yes animation show steh car indicating BUT no where in the video did i say you had to indicate .
take care
the first turn right vid... its almost right.... he tuned right then went straight to the left lane
? no please explain
@@ScottsCarcameras the driver was in the inside lane but then when he turned he went straight to the outside lane during the turn... i was told when you turn you stay in the lane your in
Also, you don’t have to indicate when entering a round-about!! Only when exiting.
How many morons indicate right when entering, only to exit left without indicating left.
i assume you mean don't indicate if going straight ? obviously you indicate if turning left ot right ?
covered roundabouts fully in this vid :) th-cam.com/video/MGQLghn5FlY/w-d-xo.html
Scotts Car Cameras when wanting to go right, you enter the roundabout without indicating, before exiting you then indicate left to get out of the roundabout. You do not need to indicate right when you initially enter the roundabout, only when you exit. When you approach a roundabout wanting to go immediately left you obviously indicate the required metres prior to the entrance of a roundabout. If you want to go straight ahead, you do not indicate when entering, only when you exit and once again it’s a left indication.
What I said was idiots indicating right when entering a roundabout and then going straight ahead, with some not indicating as they exit.
Captain Eliza Gaye Hi , NO NO NO NO .... when you want to go right you MUST indicate with your right indicator as you approach the roundabout , and enter the roundabout, and then indicator left on exit if practical ! Have you not been indicating ? See my videos link again and this one to gov site www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/safety-rules/road-rules/roundabouts.html
Scotts Car Cameras well, a police friends told me this. Yes, I am courteous and let other drivers exactly where I’m going irrespective. I never argued with them. They said it’s because cars entering the roundabout MUST give way to vehicles in the roundabout, therefore you only need to indicate when you exit. You can keep going round and round and everyone entering has to give way. They insisted the only time they don’t is when you indicate your intent to exit.
Captain Eliza Gaye well they are obviously wrong , So it’s good you watched this and learn the correct way , now you can go and tell them their wrong and show them the right way to use roundabouts :)
Take care
I MUST BE FIRST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Give way merging No.3 the best place to see people refusing to obey this rule is on Heathcote Road Holsworthy nothbound, as you go over Williams Creek the road goes from a single lane to two lanes as you pass the Army camp entrance then goes back into one lane to go over the railway line.
I tow a 48 foot (14.5 meter) quad axle trailer making the entire rig nearly 19 meters long the "I MUST BE FIRSTERS" go into the left lane and then want to push in in front of me. (Sorry you obey the laws and go behind)
Today one old fart in a ute tried and got irate because he had to obey the law, then at the roundabout at The Boulevard I covered both lanes to stop vehicles getting beside in the roundabout, YES the old fart got up the right hand side of me over the double center lines and dared me to hit him!
And they say us truck drivers are bad!
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@@ScottsCarcameras funny how it's only your video with a sound issue :/
Just a further note to add regarding merging.
Queensland states:
"Merging safely on motorways:
Plan your route before you enter a motorway.Build up speed to match that of the traffic already on the motorway-this can help you to find a safe gap in the traffic.Look for a gap between the vehicles in the closest lane and safely build up speed on the on-ramp so you enter at the motorway traffic’s speed.When driving on a motorway, watch for other vehicles entering from an on-ramp and adjust your speed and/or lane to allow them to enter safely.Be ready and in the correct lane as your exit."
You should NOT stop at the end of the on ramp. Motorists already on the Motorway are required to make space for cars to merge. Stopping on a motorway is dangerous.
Hi hotpointlil,
You've identified one of the reasons why so many people get confused. As you mentioned, the Qld government website states, "When driving on a motorway, watch for other vehicles entering from an on-ramp and adjust your speed and/or lane to allow them to enter safely." However, this statement flies in the face of the rules for merging the Qld government has written directly above it on the very same page (which are identical to the rules described in this video). The 2 standard rules for merging are clear and simple. There is no good reason for the government to start creating ambiguity by telling motorway drivers to adjust their speed or change lanes to "allow them to enter". I understand why they've mentioned this, and people should do it if they can safely, but it shouldn't be written in such a way the makes people believe it's a requirement. Just follow the rules as described here and you can't go wrong.
Love ya work Scott, but........ the rule on the roundabout is bullshit. Let's think about it. If you have to give way to vehicles on the roundabout, you will never go unless there are no cars on the roundabout. You can't go if you have to give way. If they are on the roundabout you can't go. Giving way to your right is the most realistic and sane and safest way to approach any roundabout.
Hi Thanks glad you like it , re roundabouts I think you have misunderstood (pardon the pun ) the point , giving way to the right is what causes you to neve go as often the dominant flow a traffic will cause you to have to wait , that the point of a roundabout is to allow traffic from the quieter side streets to be able to enter and not have to give way and increased traffic flow if you gave way to the right it would be just like T intersection so no point of a roundabout, re give way on a roundabout , re give way on roundabout , 1 no , on a small Roundabout cars are only on it for short time so give way and go as they pass ( as you dint have to Give way to approaching cars allows to go ) if it’s a big roundabout you can have multiple cars on it at once you don’t have to wait until no cars are on , only give way as in stop impede their travel , make sense ? :)
@@ScottsCarcameras I understood exactly what you were saying but no-one knows/ follows this rule therefore the amount of accidents that will incur is staggering to think.
Roundabouts have always been simple to think, giveaway to your right like you do for everything else when you are driving. Why change the golden rule for one thing. Also it is nothing like a T intersection as cars only come around one way and that is from the right.
@@ferretshob HI , well the solution drivers not following a law is not to change it but educate and enforce it , and actually the higher percentage of accident happen a normal intersections not roundabouts, also re T intersection can be a lower case type of multiple directions , throw in pedestrians and turning lane traffic comes form all directions ,
last , re roundabout laws you SAID "ROUNDABOUTS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SIMPLE GIVE WAY TO THE RIGHT " No
the laws not always been that way , its just a myth , so the golden rules hasn't been changed :) its always been give way traffic on roundabout , not to the right :)
Ute and not Truck mate.
In reference to when /what we can read minds
@@ScottsCarcameras you referring all the utes as trucks in your video.
@@adamawesomehensler At the time the video was made a utility vehicles was registered and classed as a "light truck"
on there regulation paper and governments bodies if was for some time after this video that the use of the Word utility vehicle was used officially for rego and classification , and as this video was an education video not an internment video using the correct grammatical and dictionary definitions were used :)