Driving Instruction

GENERAL RULES

KEEP LEFT

On a two-way road to allow traffic from the opposite direction to pass on your right and on  one-way road to allow vehicles behind you to overtake from your right.

WHEN TURNING LEFT

keep to the left side of the road you are leaving as well as the one you are entering.

WHEN TURNING RIGHT

move to the right of the road you are leaving and arrive near the left side of road you are entering.

SLOW DOWN

at road junctions, intersections, pedestrian crossings and road corners and wait until you are sure of a clear passage ahead. If you are entering a main road where traffic is not being regulated, give way to vehicles passing on your right.

HAND SIGNALS

are necessary to show your intention to other road users. When slowing down, extend your right arm palm down and swing it up and down; when stopping, raise your forearm vertically outside the vehicle; when turning right or changing lane to the right hand side, extend your right arm straight out, palm to the front; when turning left or changing lane to the left hand side, extend your right arm and rotate it in an anti-clockwise direction.

DIRECTIONS INDICATORS

Better use directions indicators with hands signals and both in case of any emergency.

DO NOT DRIVE

on a one way road except in the direction permitted. Reversing into a one way road in the wrong direction, is also prohibited.

DO NOT CROSS THE YELLOW LINE

dividing the road even while overtaking. On roads with defined lanes use appropriate indicator signal before changing lanes.

DO NOT CROSS THE STOP LINE

painted on the road when you stop at a road junction or intersection or a pedestrian crossing. In no case should your stationary vehicle project, beyond this line.

 DO NOT PARK

at or near a road crossing or on top of a hill or on a footpath; too near a traffic light or pedestrian crossing; on a main road or a road with heavy traffic; in front of or opposite another parked vehicle to cause obstruction; on roads that have a white line; near a bus- stop, school or hospital entrance; right next to a traffic sign thereby blocking it for others; at the entrance of a building; near a fire hydrant thereby blocking access to it; where parking is specifically prohibited.

THE REGISTRATION MARK

of the vehicle should be clear, legible and visible at all times. Do not load the motor vehicle so as to obstruct the tail lights or any other lights or marks required on the vehicle for its safety.

NOTE

    Driving a vehicle does not always mean to handle the steering and brakes, an efficient driver must follow traffic rules, and gives atmost important .

Top 8 Driving Tips to Avoid Accidents

1.Keep your eyes on the road. When you are driving, you should be doing just that and nothing else.
2.Never use your cell phone while driving.
3.Don’t change CD’s.
4.Never, ever drink and drive.
5.Avoid construction areas.
6.Follow speed limits.
7.Follow the rules of the road.
8.Ignore aggressive drivers.