Priority of Route Vehicles

The essentials

This topic concerns the movement characteristics of route vehicles and the priority they receive in certain situations. The learner should recognize possible conflicts with a vehicle leaving a stop or travelling in a special lane and respond safely.

What to remember

The priority of route vehicles is always situational, not universal. In a built-up area, special give-way requirements may apply to a bus or trolleybus starting from a designated stop, while tram priority is assessed under separate rules. Near a stop, expect passengers to step unexpectedly onto the carriageway.

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From which lane should you turn right in the situation shown? From which lane should you turn right in the situation shown?
  1. Only from the second lane.
  2. Only from the rightmost lane marked "A".

The correct answer: Only from the rightmost lane marked "A".

The right turn must be made from the far-right lane marked A. Although it is reserved for route vehicles, the broken line allows a turning driver to enter it shortly before the turn, while yielding to traffic already there. Turning from the second lane would cut across the path of vehicles on the right.

Is it allowed to turn into the yard at this point? Is it allowed to turn into the yard at this point?
  1. Allowed
  2. Prohibited

The correct answer: Allowed

Entering the courtyard is allowed. An ordinary car may not travel continuously in the route-vehicle lane, but it may cross that lane to enter adjacent property where the marking permits. The driver must yield to vehicles lawfully using the reserved lane and to pedestrians whose path is crossed.

In which direction is traffic allowed? In which direction is traffic allowed?
  1. Left only
  2. Straight, left and U-turn
  3. Straight ahead only

The correct answer: Straight, left and U-turn

The correct answer is straight, left, and U-turn. The sign assigns different directions by lane, with the right turn reserved for the route vehicle shown on the sign. From the red car’s lane, traffic may continue straight, turn left, or make a U-turn unless another sign or marking imposes a restriction.

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