U-Turn
66.  Do not make a U-turn at any road intersection, junction or any opening in a road divider unless permitted to do so by a traffic sign.
Following Distances
67.  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.
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68.  Watch for the stop light on the car in front and the traffic ahead of the car in front.
Speed and Stopping Distances
69.  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.
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Road Junctions
69A.  When approaching a junction, you must observe the following:
(a)If you are going straight across the junction, you must give way to traffic going straight from the right.
(b)If you are turning right, you must give way to traffic going from all directions. You must also give way to traffic turning right from the right, and to traffic turning left from the opposite direction.
(c)If you are turning left, you must give way to traffic going straight from the right.
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70.  When approaching a junction with a major road, slow down gradually and give way to traffic on the major road. Where there is a “STOP” sign, stop at the major road.
71.  Where there are no traffic lights, give way signs or stop signs, give way to all traffic on your right, including cyclists. See illustrations in paragraph 69A.
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72.  At a junction look right, then left, then right again. Do not move off until you are sure that it is safe to do so.
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73.  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.
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74.  If you intend to turn left, keep to the left, signal in good time, and do not swing out to the right either before or after making the turn.
75.  When turning left or right, drivers must always give way to vehicles going straight on and to pedestrians.
76.  Slow down when approaching a roundabout, and give way to traffic on your right.
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     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 —
(a)you give clear signals showing your intention in good time;
(b)you obey the right-hand rule;
(c)you do not inconvenience other drivers;
(d)you use your mirror intelligently to see that you do not obstruct the path of vehicles behind you.
Safety of Pedestrians, Pedal Cyclists, etc.
77.  Pedestrians, pedal cyclists, riders of power-assisted bicycles or personal mobility devices, and drivers of mobility scooters or motorised wheelchairs have the right of way on pedestrian crossings.
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78.  When approaching a pedestrian crossing slow down and do not overtake other vehicles.
79.  When approaching a pedestrian crossing always —
(a)be ready to slow down or stop so as to give way to pedestrians, pedal cyclists, riders of power-assisted bicycles or personal mobility devices, and drivers of mobility scooters or motorised wheelchairs;
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(b)signal to other drivers your intention to slow down or stop; and
(c)allow yourself more time to stop when road is wet.
80.  At a pedestrian crossing controlled by light signals or by a policeman, 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 when the signal to stop is given.
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81.  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.
82.  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.
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83.  When driving (especially on any road without a path beside it) —
(a)watch out for pedestrians, pedal cyclists, riders of power‑assisted bicycles or personal mobility devices, and drivers of mobility scooters or motorised wheelchairs, regardless of whether they are allowed on the road;
(b)keep a safe distance when driving behind them; and
(c)allow a margin of safety when passing them.
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Reversing
84.  Before you reverse make sure that there are no children or other pedestrians or obstructions in the blind area behind you.
85.  Do not reverse from a side road onto a main road.
86.  If your view to the rear is restricted, get help when reversing.
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