Imagine you are driving a car that is approaching an intersection controlled by a stop sign

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All questions in this section (Intersections) are listed below. If you click on a question it will show you the possible answers that you might be asked in the DKT theory test, plus the correct answer and an explanation if necessary.

As you approach an intersection, you should check for traffic on your left and right:
There are no traffic signs or signals at an intersection. If you intend to drive through the intersection, you must give way to:
When making a right-hand turn at the intersection shown, you must give way to:
If turning right at a T-intersection (as shown) must you give way to vehicles approaching from both the left and right?
If a STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down, for example, as the result of an accident, does the line marked across the road have any meaning?
If turning at an intersection are you required to give way to pedestrians?
When you come to an intersection and the road beyond is choked with vehicles going in the same direction, what should you do?
Right-turns must be made from which lanes when travelling on a laned roadway?
In this diagram both vehicles O and P must pass through GIVE WAY signs before entering the intersection. Which vehicle goes first?
Vehicle O is at a STOP sign
If both vehicles P and O in the diagram are turning right, which vehicle is in the best position to turn left into the street marked 'X'?
The diagram shows a marked pedestrian crossing at an intersection. There is also a STOP sign at the intersection. You have already stopped for a pedestrian. Must you stop again at the STOP line?
A GIVE WAY sign at an intersection means that you must:
Which vehicle in the diagram must give way?
You want to make a left turn. You must use your left-hand indicator
At the T-intersection shown in the diagram which vehicle should give way?
You wish to make a right-hand turn from a ONE WAY STREET with no arrows marked on the roadway. You should position your vehicle:
When there are no arrows marked on the road, left turns must be made from:
What should you do on approaching a railway level crossing displaying a STOP sign?
You are driving the car in the diagram. You must stop:
If the boom gates are down and the signals are flashing, at a railway level crossing, you may begin to cross:
When approaching a railway level crossing displaying this sign, you must:
Even if the signal at a railway level crossing does not indicate that a train is coming, you should:
You are in the car approaching the intersection shown, you should:
You come to an intersection in Sydney with a Light Rail vehicle about to enter. What should you do?
You approach an intersection in busy traffic and want to go straight ahead. The traffic lights turn green. When are you permitted to enter the intersection?
You are at a busy intersection with slow moving traffic and want to go straight ahead. When the traffic lights change to green you should make sure that:
The traffic on the other side of this intersection has stopped. You are in the car shown and want to cross the intersection. The lights are green. What should you do?
Which statement is correct?
As you drive into an intersection, the lights turn to yellow. You should:
When these lights are flashing it means
You wish to turn left here. The pedestrian lights are flashing red. You should:
You drive up to an intersection with a stop sign. There is no painted stop line. Where should you stop?
You drive up to an intersection with a stop sign in the car marked A and you wish to turn right. The car marked B facing you also has a stop sign and is indicating to turn left. Who can go first?
This intersection does not have any traffic lights or signs. You are in car A and want to turn right. When can you go?
You come to an intersection that does not have traffic lights or signs. How do you decide when to drive straight ahead?
At this intersection there are no signs or traffic lights. You are in the car marked A. You want to turn left. What should you do?
You are in car A and want to turn right at this intersection. Car B facing you is also indicating to turn right. What path should you take?
When police officers are at intersections giving directions you must:
You are in car A and are going straight ahead through the intersection. Who should give way?
You wish to turn left at this roundabout. Which lane may you use?
You are in the right hand lane and are planning to go straight ahead through this roundabout. When should you signal left to exit the roundabout?
When you wish to turn left at a roundabout you indicate:
You wish to go straight ahead at this roundabout. Which statement is true?
You want to turn left at this roundabout. Which lane must you use?
When you wish to drive straight ahead at a roundabout you may enter from either the left or right lane. As you continue around you should:
When turning left at a roundabout you should enter and leave the roundabout:
You wish to go straight ahead on this roundabout with two lanes. Which lane may you use?
The motorcyclist wants to travel straight ahead through this roundabout. The rider should watch out for the marked car because the car:
To turn back into the same road from which you joined this roundabout you must:
In this roundabout with two lanes, can the marked car turn right?
The red car wants to turn right and exit the roundabout in the street indicated by an arrow. Is the car positioned in the correct lane to do this?
If you enter an intersection that is under the control of a traffic controller:
You are at an intersection and see a pedestrian crossing the road into which you are turning. You must:

Give way rules apply at all intersections no matter if the intersection is controlled by STOP or Give Way signs. Give way rules still apply at roundabouts and even at intersections or crossroads, where there are no lines or signs. Did you know that according to the Bureau of Statistics, almost half of the road crashes in NSW occur at intersections. Intersections should never be rushed. Whether or not you have to STOP or Give Way, you should always take your time to ensure it’s safe to proceed.

Some crossroads may not have traffic control lights or signs. If you’re turning across the path of another vehicle, you must give way. Anytime that you turn at an intersection, you must give way to:

Oncoming vehicles going straight ahead (if you are turning right).
Oncoming vehicles turning left (if you are turning right).
Any vehicle on your right (if you are turning left or right).

If you and an oncoming vehicle are turning right at an intersection (across the path of one another), both vehicles should pass in front of each other.

4-Way Intersections

Give way rules at 4-way intersections, always seem to not just confuse learner drivers, but also experienced drivers. We have found that many learner drivers aren’t sure who gives way or who has right of way and become somewhat ‘flustered’.

If you approach a 4-way intersection at the same time as a vehicle who is approaching from your right and they appear to be travelling straight ahead, give way to your right.
If you approach a 4-way intersection at the same time as a vehicle who is approaching from your left and right and both appear to be travelling straight ahead, give way to both.
If you approach a 4-way intersection at the same time as a vehicle opposite you who appears to be turning right, they give way to you no matter if you are travelling straight or turning left.
If you approach a 4-way intersection at the same time as a vehicle opposite you who appears to be turning left and you intend on turning right (same direction as the opposite vehicle), they have right of way as they are closest to the kerb.
If you approach a 4-way intersection at the same time as a vehicle who appears to be turning right (your left) and you intend on turning right (their left), you can both proceed by passing in front of one another.
If you approach a 4-way intersection at the same time as a vehicle to your left and who appears to be travelling straight ahead or turning left or right, they give way to you.

This generally applies when vehicles approach the STOP sign or line at the same time. Which ever vehicle approached first, they generally have the right of way.

Another common problem we find is that learner drivers get confused with the ‘Give Way to your right rule’. When leaving a road and there is another vehicle waiting to turn, many learners will slow right down and/or come to a stop thinking they have to give way to the vehicle ready to enter the road their turning off. See below example.

In this situation, the grey vehicle waiting to turn must give way to the blue car turning right. However, never assume that the other vehicle will apply the give way rule and ensure they wait to give way to you when making the turn. A rather simple and non-complex way of thinking about applying the give way rule is like this. Assume you are travelling along a stretch of road, that’s ‘your’ road. Anyone who wishes to enter ‘your’ road, must give way to you. No matter if they are leaving a driveway, leaving the kerb to enter the lane of traffic or turning from a side street, they must apply the give way rule and give way to you.

Now assume you are turning off that stretch of road, any vehicle waiting to turn from the road you intend to enter, must give way to you first. Once you turn onto the new road, that’s ‘your’ road and the same give way rule applies.

If you are not familiar with the give way rules, it is a good idea to do some research so that you understand who has right of way at intersections. Another good idea is to stop near a busy intersection and watch the traffic. Not only will you get a better understanding of how the give way rule applies, you will probably also see how many drivers simply ignore STOP signs and fail to obey the road rules. Like anything, the more you do the better you become so practice and repeat so that you will feel more confident and competent when entering and exiting intersections.