Chapter 7 Insights

Intersections · 91 insights

#1At roundabouts, which vehicles have priority?

Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout always have priority over those waiting to enter.

#2Who has right of way at this intersection?

Trams and rail vehicles have priority over all other road users at unsignposted intersections.

#3If you are stopped inside a tunnel due to traffic conditions, what should you do?

If stopped in a tunnel, stay in the vehicle, switch off the engine, and keep sidelights on.

#4In a roadworks zone, a worker signals you to stop your vehicle — are you obliged to obey?

Roadworks personnel are authorised to direct traffic and their instructions must be obeyed.

#5At a narrow section without priority signs, a car towing a trailer and a bus meet, and it is unknown which one entered first — which vehicle has priority?

At unsignposted narrowings, the vehicle harder to manoeuvre has priority; cars with trailers outrank buses.

#6At the intersection shown in the image, who will have right of way?

A stop line without an accompanying sign does not remove priority; right-hand priority still applies.

#7Which vehicle will have right of way at a narrowing when priority is not expressly signposted?

At unsignposted narrowings, the vehicle that entered first has right of way.

#8At a cyclist crossing, do cyclists have priority over other vehicles?

Cyclists always have priority on signposted bike lanes, cycle crossings, and hard shoulders.

#9You have stopped at an intersection controlled by traffic lights and are obstructing traffic — what should you do?

If blocking an intersection, clear it immediately without waiting for the green light, when safe.

#10Must a driver who is turning to enter another road give way to a pedestrian who is crossing it?

When turning into another road, drivers must yield to pedestrians crossing it, marked or not.

#11Who has priority if you encounter another car at a narrow passage?

The narrow-passage sign with the red arrow means oncoming traffic has priority — you must wait.

#12At a level crossing, a moving half-barrier...

A moving half-barrier at a level crossing requires you to stop and wait.

#13At narrowings on steep gradient sections, if there is no specific signage to that effect, the right of way belongs to the vehicle travelling in the... direction.

On steep narrow sections, the uphill vehicle has priority unless the downhill one can reach a passing place first.

#14At an intersection with no priority sign, when must you yield to an animal-drawn vehicle?

Animal-drawn vehicles follow the general right-hand priority rule at unsignposted intersections.

#15At an unsignposted intersection, right of way belongs to vehicles travelling on...

Vehicles already in a roundabout have right of way over those intending to enter.

#16If there are traffic lights with different indications on the right and on the left, which one must those intending to go straight ahead obey?

Going straight or turning left, obey the traffic light immediately to your left.

#17Are priority vehicles on emergency duty permitted to use only the light signal?

Priority vehicles may use only the flashing light when omitting the siren poses no danger.

#18When entering a roundabout that has no signs regulating right of way, you must...

When entering an unsignposted roundabout, yield to vehicles already circulating inside.

#19On a steep section of road, two vehicles meet in a narrow area where they cannot pass each other; the vehicle travelling... has right of way.

On steep narrow sections without signs, the uphill vehicle has right of way.

#20In a tunnel, what distance must a motorcycle rider maintain from the vehicle ahead if they do not intend to overtake it?

Maintain at least 100 metres or 4 seconds behind the vehicle ahead in a tunnel.

#21A car wants to cross this area. Must it yield the right of way?

Motor vehicles must yield to cyclists travelling on signposted bike lanes.

#22At an intersection where priority is not signposted, must you yield to a tram?

Trams have priority over all other road users, regardless of which side they approach from.

#23In the event of a fire in a tunnel, you must...

In a tunnel fire, pull right, switch off the engine, leave keys in and doors open, and evacuate.

#24A vehicle exiting an unpaved road must yield to which vehicles?

Vehicles on paved roads have priority over those coming from unpaved roads.

#25Cyclists have priority of passage over motor vehicles...

Cyclists have priority over motor vehicles on duly signposted bike lanes.

#26A priority vehicle travelling on an emergency call shall be given right of way...

Make way for emergency vehicles by adapting to circumstances — typically moving right or stopping.

#27At this intersection, who should go first?

At unsignposted intersections, yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

#28At an intersection without explicit signage, the general rule of right of way is...

Without signage, the general rule is to yield to vehicles approaching from the right.

#29On a narrow section with a steep gradient, without a priority sign, which does not allow two vehicles to pass, priority belongs to the vehicle travelling...

On steep narrow sections without signs, the uphill vehicle has right of way.

#30If a car and an animal-drawn vehicle have entered an unsignposted narrow section at the same time, which of the two vehicles has right of way?

When entry timing is unclear at narrowings, animal-drawn vehicles outrank cars in priority.

#31The blue vehicle wants to turn right. What does the STOP sign require of it?

A STOP sign only applies at the next intersection after the sign, not before it.

#32The roadworks personnel in the photograph are ordering you to stop. Are you required to obey them?

Roadworks personnel are authorised to regulate traffic and their signals must be obeyed.

#33On a narrow, flat passage with no priority signs and not enough room for two vehicles at the same time, who goes first?

On unsignposted narrow flat passages, the vehicle that entered first has priority.

#34While driving, you notice an ambulance on an emergency call approaching. You must bear in mind that...

Make way for emergency vehicles by pulling right or stopping if necessary.

#35Must the driver of the white passenger car comply with the stop sign when reaching the junction?

A stop line marked in a single lane only obliges the vehicles in that lane.

#36In the event of a fire inside a tunnel or underpass, the driver of a vehicle...

In a tunnel fire, leave the keys in the ignition and doors open before evacuating.

#37Is a non-priority vehicle operating in an emergency service permitted to use acoustic signals?

Non-priority vehicles in emergencies may use audible signals to warn others of their situation.

#38At this intersection, which signal must the blue vehicle obey in order to turn right?

When turning right, obey the signal on the right side of the intersection.

#39The vehicle in the photograph has only its light signals activated. Does it have right of way?

Priority vehicles retain right of way using only the flashing light when the siren is unnecessary.

#40A pedestrian intends to cross at a properly marked pedestrian crossing. When should they step onto the roadway?

Pedestrians should only step onto crossings when approaching vehicles' speed and distance allow safe passage.

#41When a priority vehicle on an emergency call approaches, other drivers must...

Yield to approaching priority vehicles by moving right or stopping if necessary.

#42There is a lot of traffic and you anticipate that you will be stopped on the pedestrian crossing. Should you enter the crossing?

Never enter an intersection or crossing if you'll likely block cross traffic or pedestrians.

#43Is it permitted for animals to travel on a conventional road?

Animals may only travel on conventional roads when no drove road is available.

#44The driver of a vehicle stopped in an underpass for more than two minutes is required to...

Stopped over two minutes in a tunnel: switch off the engine and keep sidelights on.

#45At an intersection there are no priority signs. Must you give way to a tram?

Trams have priority over all other road users at unsignposted intersections.

#46Do priority vehicles have right of way over all other road users?

Priority vehicles only have right of way when actively performing an emergency service.

#47Must you give way to an ambulance that is using only its special flashing light?

Emergency vehicles using only their flashing light still have full priority and must be given way.

#48In a roadworks zone where the carriageway has narrowed, which vehicle has priority if there is no sign regulating it?

At an unsignposted narrowing in roadworks, the vehicle that entered first has priority.

#49At this intersection between a paved road and an unpaved road, must you give way to this vehicle?

Vehicles on paved roads have right of way over those joining from unpaved roads.

#50Two vehicles of the same type meet at a narrowing and it is not known which has priority — which one has right of way?

When same-type vehicles meet at a narrowing, priority goes to the one needing to reverse less.