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Rules of the road for pedestrians
- If there is no sidewalk, walk on the right side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
- Do not walk into the roadway from behind stationary vehicles, especially large buses or trucks.
- Use pedestrian crossings where provided.
- Do not stand in the crossing if you do not intend to cross.
- Once you enter the pedestrian crossing and the vehicle has stopped, cross quickly.
Rules of the road for motorists and cyclists
- Do not exceed the speed limit.
- Drive on the left of the road, unless you are about to overtake or turn right .
- At nights drive well within the limit of your headlights.
- Before you slow down, stop, turn or change lane do the following
- Always wear your seat belt.
Duties of a motorist or cyclist towards other road users
- Extend courtesy and consideration to all other road users.
- Give plenty of room to pedestrians especially in wet weather.
- Slow down when approaching a pedestrian crossing or school and always be prepared to stop.
- When turning at a road intersection, always give way to pedestrians who are crossing.
- Before you pull out of a parking position, look behind, signal your intention and make sure you can do so safely with no inconvenience to other road users.
- Drivers of large and slow moving vehicles should always keep in the far left hand of a dual carriageway.
- Never stop your vehicle opposite to another stopped or parked vehicle if by doing so, you will obstruct the flow of traffic.
Use of lights
- Always drive within the limits of your headlights at nights.
- Dip your headlights when approaching oncoming vehicles.
- Use your dipped headlights whenever you are following another vehicle
- In daytime, whenever it is misty, turn on your park lights.
- Never drive your vehicle with the hazard lights in operation.
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