LOW RISK DRIVING

A.9 ONE-WAY - two mistakes

No. 1 mistake in a one-way street is not recognizing it (having missed the signs) and driving into the wrong direction. Never assume a narrow street is one-way or a wide road two-way. Even multi-lane roads are often one-way.
To recognize, if a road is one-way, check against one or more of these factors:

1. All traffic is moving in one direction.

2. Parked vehicles are all facing into one direction.

3. Directional arrows, painted on the roadway, point in one direction

4. Signs (one way, no entry, all traffic left, no right/left turn).

The parked cars and directional arrows indicate this is One Way.

If you find yourself in a one-way street going the wrong way, reduce speed and stop.
Put on your hazard lights and find a suitable spot to turn around, unless reversing is a better option. (Usually it is not).

Mistake No. 2 is ...
...not recognizing a one-way street.

The driver in the right lane had too much to drink. He does not recognize the one-way street and turns left dangerously from the right-hand lane!

The van driver beside it is caught completely by surprise.

A left turn must be commenced from the left-hand lane. Change to the left-hand lane early, in preparation to make a left-hand turn.

There is an exception to this rule:
When traffic volume makes it necessary, often two lanes will be turning right or left. If so, a right-hand turn may be commenced from the right-hand lane, or vice versa. Be careful to observe traffic beside you. Should a vehicle move straight, instead of turning, a collision may occur.

Disclaimer: Above information could vary in your part of the world. We take no responsibility for any accidents or failed driving tests, even if the advise in this book has been followed. We recommend to use above information in conjunction with a professional driving instructor. Site copyright ©driving-school.com.au 2001 / Revised 2010	Here is a little test to remember what you have learned. Firstly, answer the True / False question. Secondly, using the letter beside the correct answer, form a word. All answers are on this page!
	T> O	The worst mistake in a one-way street is driving too fast.	F> D
	T> R	One-way streets may be laned and very wide.	F> N
	T> A	There is no difference turning left in a one-way street.	F> I
	T> N	You can recognize if it's one-way by parked cars.	F> L
	T> L	If a road is narrow it must be one-way.	F> K