SHARING IS CARING

How well do you share the road? Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, with very little protection, share the streets with motorists in vehicles made of glass and steel. Take our quiz to find out how well you share the road.

Words: Sasha Oelsner

1. You’re a pedestrian wanting to cross a road and there’s a zebra crossing nearby. You must use the zebra crossing if you are within how many metres?

A. 20 metres

B. 50 metres

C. You don’t have to use the zebra crossing

2. You drive or ride into a built-up area near a shopping centre and see this sign. What does it mean?

A. 10km/h is the recommended speed in this zone

B. You need to slow down to 10km/h only if a pedestrian is present

C. You need to slow down to 10km/h and give way to any pedestrians

3. You’re riding your bicycle along the footpath and come to an intersection with a green pedestrian light. Do you need to dismount to cross with the pedestrians or can you ride across the road?

A. Yes, you can ride across the crossing

B. No, you must dismount and walk your bike across the crossing

4. You’re a learner motorcyclist riding in slow-moving traffic. At what maximum speed are you allowed to travel while lane filtering?

A. 30km/h

B. 15km/h

C. You aren’t allowed to lane filter

5. Can a motorist stop in this bike lane to drop off a passenger?

A. Yes, for a maximum of two minutes

B. Yes, the bike lane is only in effect during peak traffic hours

C. No, the driver can’t stop here to drop off passengers

6. You’re on the footpath, about to walk across someone’s driveway at the same time they’ve arrived home in their car. Who needs to give way?

A. The pedestrian

B. The driver of the car entering the driveway

7. You’re entering the South Eastern Freeway from the Bridgewater on-ramp and you see the lane you’re in is ending. There’s a motorcyclist in the continuing lane immediately to your right. Who needs to give way?

A. The motorcyclist

B. The driver of the car

8. You’re driving your car on a South Australian beach. You can’t see any speed limit signs, but you can see people on the sand 50 metres ahead. What’s the speed limit?

9. You’re driving on a winding road in the Adelaide Hills with an 80km/h speed limit and you approach a cyclist. How much clearance are you required to give the cyclist when passing?

A. At least 1 metre

B. At least 1.5 metres

C. There isn’t a required clearance distance

D. You’re not allowed to pass the cyclist

10. You’re driving at the 60km/h speed limit along Anzac Highway near Keswick. In which of the following situations are you not required to slow down to 25km/h when passing in the same direction of travel?

A. A motorist pulled over with hazard lights flashing

B. An ambulance with flashing blue and red lights

C. An RAA tow truck with flashing yellow lights

D. A school bus picking up or dropping off passengers

0–2 Your driving is causing some concern – here’s the handbook.

3–5 You still have a lot to learn about sharing the road.

6–8 You make the road a safer place, but have some brushing up to do.

9–10 You’re driven by kindness.

Do you have a question about vulnerable road users?

RAA’s Road Safety team are happy to share their wisdom. Call 8202 4570 or email motoringroadrules@raa.com.au

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