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It’s essential reading for anyone applying for a driver licence or learning to drive.  \nThis handbook is written in plain, easy to understand language, so it is not a detailed version of road law. To access the current and complete set of Road Rules, visit [legislation.nsw.gov.au](legislation.nsw.gov.au)  \nThis handbook will help you to understand your legal responsibilities on the road and learn safe driving behaviour. It also aims to prepare you for the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT), as well as other licensing tests.  \nIn this handbook, the words ‘must’ or ‘must not’ are used for rules you have to follow. The words ‘should’ or ‘should not’ are used when explaining safe and low-risk driving.  \nThis handbook is reviewed and updated periodically. For the latest version and to read it [in community languages visit](in community languages visit nsw.gov.au)[ nsw.gov.au](in community languages visit nsw.gov.au)  \n[Also visit](Also visit nsw.gov.au for bicycle rider)[ nsw.gov.au](Also visit nsw.gov.au for bicycle rider)[ for bicycle rider](Also visit nsw.gov.au for bicycle rider), heavy vehicle driver and motorcycle rider handbooks.  \nA free interpreter service is available if you need to take the DKT or Hazard Perception Test (HPT) in another language. Call 13 22 13 to arrange an interpreter.  \nThe statistics in this handbook are sourced from Transport for NSW 2014–2018, unless otherwise stated.  \nRemember, we all have a responsibility to share our roads, use them safely and look out for each other.  \nContents  \n\n| Introduction | 1 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Licences | 6 |\n| Getting your driver licence | 7 |\n| Licence classes | 16 |\n| Licence restrictions | 19 |\n| Medical conditions and disability | 24 |\n| Interstate and overseas licences | 25 |\n| Driving with the correct licence | 28 |\n| Learner driver supervisor | 28 |\n\nSafe driving behaviour 30  \nSpeed limits 32  \nAlcohol limits 39  \nDrugs and medicines 43  \nSeatbelts 46  \nChild car seats 49  \nMobile phones 54  \nDigital screens and GPS 57  \nFatigue 58  \nHooning and street racing 62  \nNegligent or dangerous driving 63  \nSafe stopping distance 64  \nCommon crashes in NSW 69  \nContents  \n\n| Sharing with other road users | 71 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Pedestrians | 71 |\n| Bicycle riders | 75 |\n| Motorcycle riders | 77 |\n| Horse riders | 79 |\n| Trucks and buses | 80 |\n| Stopping, giving way and turning | 82 |\n| Stop signs and stop lines | 82 |\n| Give way signs and give way lines | 84 |\n| Traffic lights | 85 |\n| Roundabouts | 91 |\n| Intersections | 98 |\n| Turning left and right | 106 |\n| U-turns and three-point turns | 112 |\n| Indicating | 114 |\n| Pedestrian crossings | 116 |\n| Railway level crossings | 120 |\n| Narrow bridges and roads | 122 |\n| One-way streets | 123 |\n\nOvertaking and merging 124  \nOvertaking 124  \nMerging and changing lanes 132  \nMotorways and freeways 134  \nContents  \n\n| Road lanes, lines and markings | 140 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Road lines and markings | 140 |\n| Slip lanes | 148 |\n| Median turning lanes | 149 |\n| Bicycle lanes | 149 |\n| Bus lanes | 151 |\n| Tramways and tram lanes | 152 |\n| Truck lanes | 153 |\n| Transit lanes | 154 |\n| Shared paths | 155 |\n| Keep left or right | 155 |\n| Parking | 156 |\n| No parking | 156 |\n| Restricted parking | 160 |\n| Ways to park | 165 |\n\nWarnings and road hazards 167  \nWarning signs 167  \nRoadworks 171  \nWildlife and livestock 173  \nCrashes 174  \nBreakdowns 177  \nPolice and emergency vehicles 179  \nFuneral processions 179  \nDriving in poor conditions 180  \nDriving distractions 181  \nLights and horns 182  \nContents  \n\n| Vehicle safety and compliance | 185 |\n| --- | --- |\n| Vehicle registration | 185 |\n| Number plates | 187 |\n| Roadworthiness | 189 |\n| Vehicle safety features | 190 |\n| Towing | 192 |\n| Driving posture | 193 |\n| Your vehicle and the environment | 194 ","cbCaibpMp7RVOh5q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibpMp7RVOh5q","pdf",6805242,212,"English","# Introduction\n# Licences\n## Getting your driver licence\n## Licence classes\n# Safe driving behaviour\n# Sharing with other road users\n# Overtaking and merging\n# Road lanes, lines and markings\n# Warnings and road hazards\n# Vehicle safety and compliance\n# Index","[{\"question\":\"What does the Road User Handbook cover?\",\"answer\":\"It covers the main NSW road rules for driving legally and safely, including legal responsibilities, safe driving behaviour, and preparation for licensing tests such as the DKT and HPT.\"},{\"question\":\"What do “must” and “should” mean in this handbook?\",\"answer\":\"“must” or “must not” are used for rules you have to follow, while “should” or “should not” are used when explaining safe and low-risk driving.\"},{\"question\":\"How do licensing stages work in NSW for a driver licence?\",\"answer\":\"To get a full car licence, the handbook explains three licence stages within the Graduated Licensing Scheme: learner licence, Provisional P1, and Provisional P2, along with the required tests (DKT, HPT, and a driving test).\"}]","Road User Handbook - Road Rules and Licensing Guide | PDF",534]