Heavy vehicle driver handbook roads and maritime services. It is a guide for anyone wanting to learn or refresh their knowledge about queensland s current driver licensing requirements and road rules. The rules are the result of long and careful study by practical lumbermen. Interstate and overseas drivers need to understand how to drive and travel safely in victoria. Transport and main roads, queensland government, queensland road rules refresher, licensed under creative commons attribution 3.
Tourist and visitor information about road rules and driving in victoria. Sharing the road with heavy vehicles department of transport and. You will be tested on this information in your theory and practical driving tests. Each state and territory in australia has its own road rules. All drivers in queensland need to know the queensland road rules. Handbook provides practical information on nsw road rules as well as road safety. Transport operations road use managementroad rules regulation 2009. Your keys to driving in queensland publication sets publications. Bicycle riders who break the law are subject to the same fines as motorists. The road users handbook produced by roads and maritime services rms explains the main rules which apply to all road users and must be read and understood if you want to pass the driver knowledge test and hold a drivers licence in nsw.
Queensland that are substantially uniform with road rules elsewhere in. I wish to thank all those who contributed to the preparation of this book for their diligence. The vigs are also used by transport inspectors and police officers when determining if a vehicle is defective. Trucks and buses must follow australian road rule 108 when driving down a steep road. Your keys to driving in queensland contains information about the queensland road rules. You can share the road with heavy vehicles more safely by following a few simple. Driver guide department of transport and main roads. The handbooks are not the law, but a simplified version of the road rules contained in the relevant acts and regulations. Practice road rules test transport and motoring queensland.
The information in this guide is an interpretation of the rules applying to road. Your keys to driving in queensland your keys to driving. Information on signs and signals, speed limits, making turns, roundabouts, indicating and signalling, giving way, road positioning. Classbyclass regulations and requirements, racing procedures, and. The driving companion contains the log book to record your learners compulsory driving hours. Other rules have been established for particular end uses such as piano actions, key stock, paneling, and for particular types of construction where strength and size may be a factor. September 8, 2017 18 gt roar spec rules clarifications and updates.
Before you leave, check the latest road conditions to help you avoid unexpected problems on the road. Both publications are available on the roads and maritime services website at rms. A driver must give a minimum distance when passing a bicycle rider of one metre when the speed limit is not more than 60kmh and 1. The heavy vehicle driver handbook is an informative resource addressing the rules and regulations that apply to heavy vehicles and the obligations of heavy vehicle drivers. Transport operations road use managementroad rules. Grab the relevant road rules book and take it in the car with you to help you learn from the passenger seat. This online service allows you to practise your general, motorcycle and heavy vehicle tests. The victorian road safety road rules 2017 are based on the model australian road rules. Mobile phone rules for young learner drivers all drivers are banned from using a mobile phone that is held in the hand while driving, but if you are under 25, you cant use a mobile phone of any type at any time. Make sure you study your keys to driving in queensland. Bicycle riders must obey the same general road rules as motorists as well as the bicycle road rules. Before taking any of the practice road rules tests, make sure you have read your keys to driving in queensland.
Racq mobility centre of excellence premium realworld driver facilities developed into a world class facility for research, innovation, driver training and testing of connected and autonomous technologies. Laws change often so make sure you have the most recent handbook or obtain more information from road rules 2014. Queensland road rules department of transport and main roads. Welcome to the official new zealand road code online. The your keys to driving in queensland publication is the road rules hand book for all drivers, including learner drivers.
Road users handbook english roads and maritime services. Road rules transport and motoring queensland government. The vehicle inspection guidelines vigs are used by approved inspection stations when inspecting motor vehicles for the purposes of issuing a certificate of inspection or safety certificate. Cars and rules is your home to view the current gcr, fastrack, recommended rule changes, race memos and member advisories. The information in this guide is an interpretation of the rules applying to road use in queensland. Bicycles are a type of vehicle and bicycle riders and motorists have the same rights and responsibilities when using the road. The tasmanian road rules handbook sets out the most common tasmanian road rules in a series of diagrams and explanatory text download a copy today.
The handbook also explains the australian road rules which are used in each state and territory of australia. You should also read the motorcycle riders guide before taking the motorcycle test. A quick guide on driving in australia for overseas. Basic road rules that you must follow also, as discussed in the video, each and every state and territory has their own set of rules and regulations regarding the licencing.
Road users must ensure they are familiar with the road rules and comply with the requirements prescribed in law. Your keys to driving in queensland road rules publications. Your keys to driving in queensland publication sets. Transport and main roads, queensland government, your keys to driving in queensland, licensed under creative commons attribution 4. For administrative details including fees and booking information, refer to the department of. This website domain name is for sale, make an offer at aucontactaucontact. Pacific highway between brunswick heads and the queensland border. Motorcycle safety department of transport and main roads. Safety tips and rules including vehicle standards and modifications, guides such as child restraints and road rules to help you travel safely.
This driver guide provides you with information regarding safe driving tips, road rules, driver education, and the risks of alcohol, drugs and speeding. To request a new car classification, adjustment or clarification on a rule, click on the link below to submit a letter. The australian road rules require all motor bike riders and any pillion or sidecar passengers to wear an approved motor bike helmet. Road rules for everyday driving queensland government. Remember, safe road use is a responsibility we all share whether as drivers. This test contains 10 give way questions, and 20 road rule questions, which you could be asked when applying for your licence. Table and diagram from government of south australian drivers handbook. Vehicle inspection guidelines department of transport and. Road rules are developed and enforced for your safety. The official new zealand road code is a userfriendly guide to new zealands traffic law and safe driving practices. November 10, 2016 rules change truggy weight change. Your keys to driving in queensland is not just for learner drivers it is important for everyone who uses the road, regardless of their level of experience, to read the book to update their knowledge of the road rules and road safety. Guide and information signs these signs give you information about safe road use, routes, directions.
The tasmanian road rules are an invaluable safety measure that, when followed, save lives. The 2020 nhra rulebook is now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the nhra arena. The state of queensland department of transport and main roads 20002010. This publication must be read in conjunction with the road users handbook and load restraint guide before undertaking a heavy vehicle driver knowledge test. It contains essential information about the queensland driver licensing system and road rules. Road users handbook 1 this handbook is an interpretation of the law made easy to understand by using plain english. This video relates to the road rules in queensland. The written road rules test is a 30 question multiplechoice test. Please note this document is updated all drivers should. This page outlines the key road rules changes that have been made in the last few years. Motorcycle safety is a serious issue, and a number of resources are available to help keep motorcycle riders safe. Queensland road rules refresher road rules refresher. The content on this page will provide valuable information for road racing compliance in the scca.
The state of queensland department of transport and main roads 2019. It should be used as a guide by anyone preparing for their driver knowledge test or wanting to refresh their knowledge about queensland s road rules. Share this page with your friends so they can pass their next qld driving test. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. Jr street rules section of nhra rulebook hot rod heritage racing series rulebook. Road rules are developed for your safety so make sure you know and follow them at all times. The queensland road rules that significantly differ from the australian road rules are as follows.