In: Civil Engineering
what is the junction low (i need traffic flow not current),
plees i also need a reference
. thank you
According to The Highway Code by UK the rules are as follows:
170
Take extra care at junctions. You
should
· watch out for cyclists, motorcyclists, powered wheelchairs/mobility scooters and pedestrians as they are not always easy to see. Be aware that they may not have seen or heard you if you are approaching from behind
· watch out for pedestrians crossing a road into which you are turning. If they have started to cross they have priority, so give way
· watch out for long vehicles which may be turning at a junction ahead; they may have to use the whole width of the road to make the turn (see Rule 221)
· watch out for horse riders who may take a different line on the road from that which you would expect
· not assume, when waiting at a junction, that a vehicle coming from the right and signalling left will actually turn. Wait and make sure
· look all around before emerging. Do not cross or join a road until there is a gap large enough for you to do so safely.
Rule 170: Give way to pedestrians who have started to cross
171
You MUST stop behind the line at a junction with a ‘Stop’
sign and a solid white line across the road. Wait for a safe gap in
the traffic before you move off.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 &
TSRGD regs 10 & 16
172
The approach to a junction may have a
‘Give Way’ sign or a triangle marked on the road. You
MUST give way to traffic on the main road when emerging
from a junction with broken white lines across the
road.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 &
TSRGD regs 10(1),16(1) & 25
173
Dual
carriageways. When crossing or turning right, first assess
whether the central reservation is deep enough to protect the full
length of your vehicle.
· If it is, then you should treat each half of the carriageway as a separate road. Wait in the central reservation until there is a safe gap in the traffic on the second half of the road.
· If the central reservation is too shallow for the length of your vehicle, wait until you can cross both carriageways in one go.
Rule 173: Assess your vehicle’s length and do not obstruct traffic
174
Box junctions. These have criss-cross
yellow lines painted on the road (download ‘Road markings’). You MUST NOT
enter the box until your exit road or
lane is clear. However, you may enter the box and wait when you
want to turn right, and are only stopped from doing so by oncoming
traffic, or by other vehicles waiting to turn right. At signalled
roundabouts you MUST NOT
enter the box unless you can cross
over it completely without stopping.
Law TSRGD regs 10(1) &
29(2)
Rule 174: Enter a box junction only if your exit road is clear
Junctions controlled by traffic
lights
175
You MUST stop behind the white ‘Stop’ line across your side
of the road unless the light is green. If the amber light appears
you may go on only if you have already crossed the stop line or are
so close to it that to stop might cause a collision.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 &
TSRGD regs 10 & 36
176
You MUST NOT
move forward over the white line when
the red light is showing. Only go forward when the traffic lights
are green if there is room for you to clear the junction safely or
you are taking up a position to turn right. If the traffic lights
are not working, treat the situation as you would an unmarked
junction and proceed with great care.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 &
TSRGD regs 10 & 36
177
Green filter
arrow. This
indicates a filter lane only. Do not enter that lane unless you
want to go in the direction of the arrow. You may proceed in the
direction of the green arrow when it, or the full green light
shows. Give other traffic, especially cyclists, time and room to
move into the correct lane.
Rule 178: Do not unnecessarily encroach on the cyclists waiting area
178
Advanced stop
lines. Some
signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow
cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic. Motorists,
including motorcyclists, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights
are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching
on the marked area at other times, e.g. if the junction ahead is
blocked. If your vehicle has proceeded over the first white line at
the time that the signal goes red, you MUST stop at the second white line, even if your
vehicle is in the marked area. Allow cyclists time and space to
move off when the green signal shows.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 &
TSRGD regs 10, 36(1) & 43(2)
Turning
right
179
Well
before you
turn right you should
· use your mirrors to make sure you know the position and movement of traffic behind you
· give a right-turn signal
· take up a position just left of the middle of the road or in the space marked for traffic turning right
· leave room for other vehicles to pass on the left, if possible.
180
Wait until there is a safe gap between
you and any oncoming vehicle. Watch out for cyclists,
motorcyclists, pedestrians and other road users. Check your mirrors
and blind spot again to make sure you are not being overtaken, then
make the turn. Do not cut the corner. Take great care when turning
into a main road; you will need to watch for traffic in both
directions and wait for a safe gap.
Remember: Mirrors –
Signal – Manoeuvre
Rule 180: Position your vehicle correctly to avoid obstructing traffic
181
When
turning right
at crossroads where an oncoming vehicle is also turning right,
there is a choice of two methods
· turn right side to right side; keep the other vehicle on your right and turn behind it. This is generally the safer method as you have a clear view of any approaching traffic when completing your turn
· left side to left side, turning in front of each other. This can block your view of oncoming vehicles, so take extra care. Cyclists and motorcyclists in particular may be hidden from your view. Road layout, markings or how the other vehicle is positioned can determine which course should be taken.
Rule 181: Left - Turning right side to right side. Right - Turning left side to left side
Turning
left
182
Use your mirrors and give a left-turn
signal well before you turn left. Do not overtake just before you
turn left and watch out for traffic coming up on your left before
you make the turn, especially if driving a large vehicle. Cyclists,
motorcyclists and other road users in particular may be hidden from
your view.
Rule 182: Do not cut in on cyclists
183
When turning
· keep as close to the left as is safe and practicable
· give way to any vehicles using a bus lane, cycle lane or tramway from either direction.
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