...HEAVY - MOTOR VEHICLES...
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...When driving behind another vehicle, dip your headlights. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Keep a safe distance from the rear of a motor vehicle (especially when riding behind a moving vehicle) so as to avoid collision if the vehicle in front stops suddenly. S 1217/2018 ...
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...Speed and Stopping Distances Be aware that the stopping distance of a moving vehicle consists of the distance travelled by the vehicle when a driver reacts, and the braking distance of the vehicle. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Before you risk crossing the road in front of an approaching motor vehicle remember that although you could stop almost immediately, a motor vehicle would have to travel a considerable distance before it stops. Be aware that the stopping distance of a moving vehicle varies with the speed of the vehicle, the distance travelled by the vehicle when a driver reacts, and the braking distance of the vehicle (refer to paragraph 69). S 3173/2019 ...
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...Avoid staying close to the rear of a turning motor vehicle or squeezing between the turning vehicle and the road kerb. S 1217/2018 ...
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Do not hold on to the back or side of motor vehicles.
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When approaching a pedestrian crossing slow down and do not overtake other vehicles.
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...Drivers of large vehicles must always — keep such vehicles to the road or vehicle speed limit (whichever is lower); and travel on the extreme left lane of the road (except for bus lanes during their operating hours) to allow faster vehicles to overtake on the right. S 3173/2019 ...
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...All vehicles must be properly maintained to minimise the emission of smoke. S 3173/2019 ...
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...All vehicles must be properly maintained to eliminate excessive noise. S 3173/2019 ...
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...On unlit or dimly lit roads always use your headlights. When meeting other vehicles and cyclists, dip your headlights. If you are dazzled by the lights of another vehicle, slow down and stop if necessary. S 3173/2019 ...
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...You must give way upon hearing the emergency siren of any motor vehicle used for ambulance, fire brigade, military, police, customs or civil defence purposes (called in this paragraph an emergency vehicle) or seeing the flashing lights of such a vehicle. In addition, you must observe the following: Stay calm and check the direction of the oncoming emergency vehicle. Give way by signalling early and filter towards the left if it is safe to do so. Do not wait until the last minute to do so. If you are unable to filter to the left safely, slow down to let the emergency vehicle overtake you. Do not speed up to block an overtaking emergency vehicle or try to overtake or tailgate an emergency vehicle as this can put yourself and other road users in danger. Do not break the law to give way to an emergency vehicle (e.g. by driving through a red light). S 3173/2019 ...
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Crossing the Road at Junction
When crossing the road at junctions, look out for vehicles negotiating the corner.
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When turning left or right, drivers must always give way to vehicles going straight on and to pedestrians.
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...Slow down and look out for other road users when approaching road accesses, bends, junctions, and crossings, or when passing a parked motor vehicle. When passing a parked motor vehicle, beware of the vehicle door opening. Allow a margin of safety when passing. S 1217/2018 ...
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...Before you drive any motor vehicle on the road for which a driving licence is required, you must have a valid driving licence authorising you to drive that motor vehicle, and be covered by valid insurance in respect of that motor vehicle. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Any goods vehicle which has an open deck for the carriage of goods and is to be used to carry any person on the floor of the vehicle must comply with the applicable requirements in the Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Construction and Use) Rules (R 9). Persons carried in a goods vehicle with an open deck for the carriage of goods must be seated in accordance with the Road Traffic (Carriage of Persons in Goods Vehicles) Rules 2010 (G.N. No. S 663/2010). S 3173/2019 ...
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Do not overtake —
where the road narrows;
if it would force another vehicle to swerve or reduce speed; or
if in doubt.
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...Pedestrian crossings Do not step onto a pedestrian crossing until approaching vehicles have come to a complete stop. When crossing at a pedestrian crossing, be alert for vehicles being driven inconsiderately and without care or attention. If possible, make eye contact with drivers to ensure that they are aware of your presence. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Do not swerve in and out of vehicles in traffic. When traffic is slow , keep your place and do not attempt to get in front of the other vehicles by weaving in and out of the narrow spaces between them. S 1217/2018 ...
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On a three-lane carriageway, you may keep to the central lane when the left-hand lane is occupied by slower moving vehicles. The outer (right-hand) lane is for overtaking only; do not stay in it longer than necessary after overtaking vehicles in the centre lane.
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Overtaking on the Right
This rule does not apply —
when the driver in front has signalled his intention to turn right, in which case you can overtake him on his left;
when you are filtering to the left before a junction; or
when there is slow-moving congested traffic and the vehicles on your right are moving more slowly than your vehicle.
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When you have stepped off the kerb on to a pedestrian crossing you have the right of way but allow approaching vehicles ample time to give way, especially if the road is wet.
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...Do not drive, stop or park your motor vehicle on a full-day bicycle lane at any time or a part-day bicycle lane at any time during its operating hours . S 1217/2018 S 2856/2022 ...
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Return to the appropriate lane on the road as soon as practicable after overtaking, but do not cut in sharply in front of the vehicle you have just overtaken.
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When a school patrol sign is extended at a pedestrian crossing, vehicles travelling in both directions must stop and remain stationary until the whole crossing is clear and the sign has been removed.
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Before opening the door of a vehicle make sure that it will not endanger or inconvenience anybody on the road or footpath. Get out on the side nearest to the kerb whenever it is possible.
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Do remember that you are not allowed to leave any broken-down or wrecked vehicle on any public road. If your vehicle breaks down on the road, push it into a break down bay if there is one, otherwise push it as close to the side of the road as possible and arrange for it to be towed away immediately so as not to cause obstruction to the free flow of traffic.
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...Keep left When driving along, do not hog the middle of the road. Keep well to the left and as near as practicable to the edge of the road (including on dual carriageways) unless –– you intend to overtake; you intend to turn right; or there is — a full-day bicycle lane, in which case, you should keep to the left-most vehicle lane at any time; or a part-day bicycle lane, in which case, you should keep to the left-most vehicle lane at any time during the operating hours of the part-day bicycle lane. S 2856/2022 ...
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...While crossing any road, make sure you have a clear view of the road both ways. Take extra care if your view is limited by stationary vehicles or other obstruction. Before crossing, practise the kerb drill for crossing the road mentioned in paragraph 13. S 3173/2019 ...
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Moving off
Before you move off, look around, even though you may have looked in your mirror, to see that no one is about to overtake you. Give the proper signal before moving off, and only move off when you can do so safely and without inconvenience to other road users. Give way to passing and overtaking vehicles.
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...Following Distances To be able to adjust your speed so that you can stop within the space between you and the vehicle in front, you must allow at least one car length for every 16 km/h of your speed. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Do not park (which means to bring a motor vehicle to a stationary position and cause it to wait for any purpose) or let your vehicle stand — at a bend, the brow of a hill or a bridge; on a footway or cycle track; near traffic lights or pedestrian crossings; on a main road or on a road carrying fast-moving traffic; opposite or nearly opposite another stationary vehicle across the road, opposite a refuge or other obstruction (e.g. road repairs); abreast of another vehicle; opposite a continuous white line, double white lines or any other traffic sign prohibiting parking; near any road side on which a single yellow line (from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.) or double yellow lines are painted; within — 6 metres (20 feet) of an intersection or a junction of any road or street; 9 metres (30 feet) on either side of a bus stop; or 3 metres (10 feet) on either side of a fire hydrant; S 3173/2019 where it will obscure a traffic sign or obstruct any entrance; S 3173/2019 facing oncoming traffic; on any slip road or filter lane; on a fly-over, underpass or the ramps leading to any fly-over or underpass; on the grass verge of a road; in any bus lane; or at any designated taxi stop. ...
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...The following are common causes of traffic accidents: failing to keep a proper lookout; failing to keep proper control of one's vehicle; failing to give way to traffic with the right of way; changing lane without due care; disobeying traffic light signals. S 3173/2019 ...
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...For safety, you must maintain your vehicle in a roadworthy condition. This includes the following: ( a ) Tyres All vehicles are to be fitted with tyres of a suitable size and design. Keep your tyres up to the correct pressure. Tyres that have worn out must be replaced. Worn out or bald tyres cause skids when you brake hard in an emergency, whether the road is wet or dry. ( b ) Brakes Check your brakes regularly to ensure that they are in a good condition. Any leakage of brake fluid must be attended to without delay. ( c ) Steering The steering assembly of your car must be regularly checked, properly adjusted and kept in good condition. ( d ) Lights Check all your lights, including parking lights and signalling lights, to make sure that they are working properly. S 3173/2019 ...
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Getting on or off Public Vehicles
Do not get on or off a bus while it is moving, or when it is not at a bus stop. Do not step out suddenly from behind a stationary or slowly moving bus. If you want to get on a bus at a bus stop, give a clear signal for it to stop. Do not step onto the road until it has stopped.
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...Well before you turn right at a junction, take full account of the position and movement of traffic behind you. Signal your intention early, and drive cautiously towards the centre of the junction. Give way to approaching vehicles and crossing pedestrians adjacent to you. Wait until it is safe to cross or wait for the green arrow signal to appear. Turn swiftly to the correct lane, keeping a look-out for pedestrians crossing at the junction. S 3173/2019 ...
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...Watch for the pedestrian , pedal cyclist, rider of a power-assisted bicycle or personal mobility device, or driver of a mobility scooter or motorised wheelchair who comes out suddenly from behind stationary vehicles and other obstructions. Be very careful near schools and bus stops. When turning at a road junction, give way to pedestrians , pedal cyclists, riders of power-assisted bicycles or personal mobility devices, and drivers of mobility scooters or motorised wheelchairs who are crossing. S 244/2019 ...
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...General You must switch on your bicycle , three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device lights at night or when visibility is low. Your bicycle's , three-wheeled pedal cycle's or recumbent device's front light must show a white light, and the rear of your bicycle , three-wheeled pedal cycle or recumbent device must display a red light or be affixed with a red reflector. The front white light and the rear red light or rear red reflector (as the case may be) must be visible from a reasonable distance. If you ride at night, wear light-coloured clothing. This will help drivers of other vehicles and pedestrians to see you clearly. S 3173/2019 S 656/2024 ...
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...Slow down when approaching a roundabout, and give way to traffic on your right. Remember — you must always give way to traffic approaching from your right. The general rule is that — traffic from Lane A in this illustration goes to 'A'; traffic from Lane B goes to 'B'; and traffic from Lane C goes to 'C'. If, however, you find your correct lane overcrowded, you may use another lane to reach your destination: Provided that — you give clear signals showing your intention in good time; you obey the right-hand rule; you do not inconvenience other drivers; you use your mirror intelligently to see that you do not obstruct the path of vehicles behind you. ...
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