Road Rules
Which Side of the road do I drive on?
Keep Left. Drive on the left side of the road. Exceptions - One way streets.
Parking and Pulling Over?
Keep Left. REMEMBER to remain on the left hand side when returning to the road after parking or pulling over to a stop. Always park on the left hand side of the road with the exception of one way streets.
One Lane Bridges
Traffic from the direction of the RED Arrow Gives Way, however if you are travelling from the direction of the black arrow you should Proceed with Caution.
General Intersection Rules
Always indicate a minimum 3 seconds prior to turning. Always obey the traffic lights, signs and arrows marked on the road. If turning give way to all traffic not turning.Give way to all traffic crossing or approaching from your right. American and Canadian visitors: you cannot turn left when the stop light at an intersection is red.
Going straight through?
When going straight through an intersection, you must give way to: ALL VEHICLES COMING STRAIGHT THROUGH FROM YOUR RIGHT.
Turning left at an uncontrolled intersection?
When turning left at an intersection, you must give way to: All vehicles coming straight through from your right, & All vehicles coming towards you and turning right.
Turning right at an uncontrolled intersection?
When turning right at an intersection, you must give way to: All vehicles coming straight through from your left, All vehicles coming straight through from your right, All vehicles coming straight towards you, & All right turning vehicles coming from your right.
Two Vehicles coming towards each other and turning right?
When two vehicles are coming towards each other at an intersection and both are turning right, NO ONE HAS TO GIVE WAY. This is because neither vehicle will cross the other's path. Both vehicles can therefore turn safely.
Leaving the path of the center line?
If you are leaving the path of the center line, you must give way to vehicles following the center line.Vehicles leaving the path of the center line are said to be turning. Therefore the GIVE WAY rules apply.