Lane Management

Aim to stay centre-left while driving. Imagine your left leg is positioned in the middle of your lane.
For unmarked intersections and roads, visualize where the centre of the road is and keep left of that.

On motorways and narrow roads where space is limited to one vehicle, position yourself in the middle of the available lane to maintain a safe distance from potential hazards.
When driving on narrow, unmarked roads, it can be challenging to judge your position accurately. Slowing down will improve your accuracy and decrease the likelihood of unintentionally driving on the wrong side of the road.

At times you may need to drive more than half of your car's width on the wrong side of the road (ie the centre of the road is just beside your left shoulder) to avoid a hazard. First, ensure it is safe to do so by checking for oncoming traffic, then indicate and perform a blind spot check before crossing the centre line. Repeat this process when returning to your lane.

Unless marked otherwise, assume that all roads are two-way. This means you should avoid driving too close to the centre of the road, as vehicles may be approaching from the opposite direction.
To avoid drifting out of your lane, always turn into the closest lane at intersections. Use the curb, painted lines and signs as guides to help keep your vehicle centred.

Always indicate for three seconds and check your blind spot before entering medium strips. These areas can be used by both pedestrians and vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
When pulling into medium strips, turn in early rather than waiting until you reach the turning arrow. This helps maintain traffic flow and prevents sharp turns that could disrupt other drivers.

Don’t rush when changing lanes. Always indicate for three seconds and keep the vehicle in the middle of your lane. Check for gaps using your mirror and blind spot before making a move, don't veer into a gap before you've made sure it's safe.
Once you find a safe gap, only turn the steering wheel a few millimeters to gently guide your car into the adjacent lane. You should barely feel the car turning. Sudden changes can be dangerous and cause you to crash into another vehicle.
Try to avoid slowing down when changing lanes, this can be dangerous as gaps close quickly.
Remember that indicating for three seconds is just a minimum; if you need to change lanes but there isn’t an immediate gap, still indicate so that other drivers are aware of your intentions and can adjust.
Avoid breaching following distance rules when changing lanes - this includes not cutting to close in front of the vehicle behind you after changing lanes.

Before two lanes merge, indicate for at least three seconds and perform a blind spot check. Stay on the far side of your lane; for example, if you’re in the right lane, signal left while keeping to the right. Do this until the lanes have merged to give you and other motorists more time to adjust and merge safely. This is especially important before on-ramps and after double-laned roundabouts.
If you find yourself ahead of another vehicle in an adjacent lane during a merge, remain calm. You have the right of way, and getting worked up can lead to unsafe behaviours like speeding or swerving.