Hook turn limitations [closed]
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How many vehicles could stand by for a hook turn in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia? I can't find its answer anywhere. And if there's a restriction, what do the vehicles who need to turn, do? Let's assume that you're only allowed to perform a right hook turn from far left only.
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Is Melbourne the only place with hook turns?
Melbourne is the only city in the world that legally uses hook turns to make tram traffic smooth. These special turning traffic rules were introduced as early as the 1930s, with Graham Currie (director of Public Transport Research Group of the Monash University) placing them even earlier in history than that.How do hook turns work in Melbourne?
To perform a hook turn, move into the left lane when approaching the intersection and advance across the intersection, coming to a stop within the lane that is marked for right turning traffic. Ensure you activate your right indicator. Observe the traffic lights on your right, which is the road you are turning into.What is a hook turn in Victoria?
A hook turn is a right hand turn you make from the left hand lane. To do a hook turn you must follow these steps. Approach and enter the intersection from the far left hand lane and have your right indicator on.What is a hook turn in NSW?
Bicycles and hook turns Bicycles can use a hook turn to turn right. This means they use the left lane to turn right. When doing a hook turn, a bicycle rider must: approach the intersection from the far left side. keep to the far left side while entering the intersection.Performing a hook turn
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