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![]() When you’re passing a school bus that’s stopped to let kids on or off, the speed limit is 20km/h. This will help you to keep control of your car. If one is coming towards you, or you’re passing, make sure you hold on to the steering wheel firmly with both hands. ![]() Large vehicles create a lot of air turbulence which can feel like a strong wind. Immediately slow down and pull as far off the road as you can. If you see a vehicle with this sign, it means there’s a vehicle coming that’s either very wide or high. Tips for sharing the road with trucks and buses It’s best to give them plenty of room until they have finished. Large vehicles may not be able to stay entirely in their own lane when turning. It gives large vehicles more room to pass. When pulling over to stop, move as far to the left as you can. You’ll need more time and a bigger stretch of clear road than you would when passing a car. Give large vehicles more space and time to react to your movements. Increase your following distance if road or weather conditions are bad ![]() If you can see both mirrors, the driver can see you. You want to be at a distance and in a position where you can see both of the vehicle’s side mirrors. To maximise your chances, pick a route close to schools at closing time, or on a busy highway. You can’t guarantee each drive will involve trucks and buses. Trucks and buses have large blind spots, and take a long time to slow down and stop. A big part of driving in traffic is getting comfortable driving around larger vehicles.
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