PART 1
THE ROAD USER ON FOOT
Pedestrians are the largest category of persons killed on our roads each year. It
will be well for all pedestrians to learn these rules and apply them.
Walking Along
1. Where there is a footpath or
sidewalk, use it.
2. On the sidewalk or footpath,
do Not walk close to the KERB.
3. Where there is no footpath, or sidewalk, walk on the right-hand side of the
road to face the oncoming traffic.
4. A marching body (e.g., youth organization procession, School classes, troops
etc.,) which cannot use a footpath or sidewalk should keep on the left-hand
side of the road. It should have a lookout at a suitable distance at the front and
rear, and at night the lookouts should carry lights, white at the to of the column
and red at the rear.
Crossing the Road
5. Before you cross the road:
STOP at KERB, LOOK Right, LOOK Left and Right
Again. Do not cross until the road is clear; then cross at
the right angles keeping a careful look out all the time. If
there is a refuge (or island). STOP on it and look again
before completing the crossing. On one way traffic roads,
STOP and look towards oncoming traffic before you cross.
Do not allow small children to cross or use the Roads
alone.
6. Do not cross unless you have a clear view of the road
both ways. Take extra care near stationary vehicles or other
obstructions, and when even your view is limited
7. At Traffic Light-controlled intersections cross roads on the
Green Light or the Walk Signal only.
8. Where there is a pedestrian crossing or refuge nearby use it.
9.Observe these Rules about PEDESTRIAN
CROSSINGS (they are indicated by broad
black and white markings on the roadway and
'Pedestrian Crossing' signs at each side).
(a) if there is a Police rank or member of the
School Safety Patrol or Traffic Warden in
charge at the crossing, watch for their signals
and do not cross until you are signaled to do
so.
(b) if there is no Police rank in charge, step off
the kerb onto the crossing so as to indicate to
any approaching traffic your desire to use the crossing; but be sensible; wait
for a suitable gap in the traffic so that drivers have time in which to give way
and come to a stop before you attempt to cross.
10. REMEMBER that moving vehicles require time to slow down and
stop, particularly when the road is wet or otherwise slippery.
11. NEVER loiter in the roadway and be especially careful at a corner
or other place where you may not be seen by approaching traffic. It is safer
to stand on the footpath, sidewalk or parapet.
12. At every road junction, look out for traffic turning the corner.
13. If there is a Police rank or a member of the School Safety and
Traffic Warden controlling traffic, be guided by their signals.
14. IT IS A COURTEOUS AND KINDLY ACT to help small child
the aged, the infirm and blind to cross the road safely.
GETTING ON OR OFF PUBLIC VEHICLES
15. Do not get on or off a bus while it is moving or when it is not at a
recognized stopping place. Do not step into the road to enter a bus until it
has stopped and remember RULE 6 in particular, after getting off a bus or
out of a hire car or other vehicle.
GENERAL
16. By night it is safer to wear or carry something white.
17. You must not willfully cause obstruction of the footpath, sidewalk or
roadway.
18. You must not remain upon any pedestrian crossing longer than is
necessary to cross with reasonable dispatch.
19. You must not without lawful authority, or reasonable cause, hold on to or
get onto a motor vehicle or trailer in motion or tamper with the brake or any
part of a motor vehicle.
SCHOOL CROSSING PATROLS
In order to assist School children in crossing the rode safely in school arcas,
a number of children in each school have been appointed member of the
“School safety patrols". These children can be easily identified by the
orange cross belts they wear on duty.
Thy duty of the patrols is to stop all vehicular traffic when children are
crossing. They give the recognized signal to stop by raising the right hand
above the head and exhibit a sign marked "STOP CHILDREN CROSSING".
They have the same authority as a Police rank in uniform under the law.
Drivers and riders of all vehicles, must stop when so ordered by the patrols
as it is an offence for any person in charge of a vehicle to disobey the signal
given.
PART 2
ROAD USER ON WHEELS
This part includes rules applicable in general terms to cyclist and those in
charge of horses.
TO ALL DRIVERS AND RIDERS, including persons in-charge of animal
drawn vehicles. (See also the special rules for pedal cyclists Nos. 52-67
inclusive: special rules for drivers of motor vehicles including motor cycles
and pedal assisted motor cycles Nos.68 - 94 inclusive and rules 95 - 101 for
drives of animal drawn vehicles).
20.THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS
(i) Watch for the pedestrian who come out suddenly from behind
stationary vehicles and other obstructions. Be especially careful of this near
school, bus stops and pedestrian crossings.
(ii) Watch for children who may run suddenly onto the road and
for people who may step suddenly olla footpath or sidewalk.
(ii) Give way to pedestrians on Pedestrian Crossings. THEY HAVE
THE RIGHT OF WAY. Signal to other drivers your intention to slow down or
stop.
Moving Off
21. Before you move off, make sure you can do so safely and
inconvenience to other road users. Which particularly the road behind. Make
the proper signal before moving out, AND GIVE PASSING AND
OVERTAKING VEHICLES.
22. Rule of the Road
In this Country, the Rule of the road is:
a) All vehicles must keep to the left or near side of the road.
b) (b) If driving or riding a vehicle, when meeting another vehicle
travelling in the opposite direction, you must keep well to the left or
near side of the road.
c) When being overtaken, you must keep to the left on the road.
d) (d) When overtaking another vehicle, you must do so on its right or off
side.
e) (e) You should not therefore, except when you my turn right, drive
along the middle of the road.
Never drive or ride at such a speed that you cannot pull
up well within the distance you can see to be clear. GO
MUCH MORE SLOWLY IF THE ROAD IS WET OR
SLIPPERY. Always leave yourself enough room in which
to stop
At night, always drive well within the limits of your lights and be specially
careful when your headlights are dipped.
23. If you are dazzled, slow down and STOP if you cannot see the road
ahead clearly
Rule 22
24. Take special care when visibility is bad through rain or darkness or
when roads are wet, slippery or otherwise dangerous.
25. Go slowly on roads under repairs.
26. Slow down before a blind corner or sharp bend then accelerate out of it.
27. Drive carefully and within the speed limit prescribed when crossing
the Demerara Harbour Bridge and Canje Bridge.
ON hearing the siren of a unit of the Fire Brigade, an Ambulance or Police
vehicle pull to the left side of the road and STOP so as to allow the unit or
vehicle to pass. At night you should also dim your lights.
Signals
31. Give signals of your intentions correctly, clearly and in GOOD TIME.
32. Where Police are controlling traffic signal clearly which way you want to
go.
Overtaking
33. Never overtake unless you can see that there is no danger to yourself
for others. Be specially careful after dark and in rain when it is more difficult
to judge speed and distance.
34. DO NOT OVERTAKE at or near
- a corner or bend
- a road junction
- a pedestrian crossing
- a bridge or narrow culvert
- the top of a hill or rising of the roadway.
DO NOT OVERTAKE
Where the road narrows, or when to do so would force other vehicles to
swerve or reduce speed.
DO NOT OVERTAKE a pedal cyclist if traffic is approaching you from the
opposite direction.
If in doubt, hold back
35. If you are ready to be overtaken, give the appropriate signal.
Do not increase your speed when being overtaken. The courteous driver will
slow down to assist the other driver to overtake safety.
36. Overtake on the RIGHT except when the driver in front has signaled
that he intends to turn right.
37. Never turn out sharply from the near side, but always give ample
warning. Never, cut in, that is, do not pull in sharply in front of a moving
vehicle which you have just overtaken.
38. Observe the rules regarding white lines on the Roadway when you
wish to overtake (details are given under Traffic signs. Signals and road
markings).
39. In Traffic hold-ups, keep in your own lane.
Road Junctions
40. When approaching a junction where there is a "SLOW" sign, slow
down and be ready to stop if necessary.
41. Where there is a "STOP" sign you MUST STOP at the major road
ahead even if there is no traffic on it.
42. At a junction look right, then left, then right again. Do not go on until
you are sure that it is safe to do so.
43. At a junction give way to traffic on the major road. If in doubt as
to which is the major road, as, for example when it is not apparent and is
unmarked. GIVE WAY TO VEHICLES ON YOUR RIGHT.
44. Having stopped in response to a stop sign do not cross or turn into
the main road unless there is ample room for you to do so. Obedience to a
“STOP” sign does not give you subsequently any rights to move in such a
way as to inconvenience the users of the main road who have the RIGHT
OF WAY.
45. At a junction, do NOT rely on signals to go ahead given by unauthorized
persons, but accept signals to stop unless you are sure there is no danger.
Turning Corners
46. Well before you turn right at a junction take
full account of the position and movement of
traffic following you. When safe to do so, signal
your intention and take a position just left of the
middle of the road (or on a one-way street on
the right side of the street). Wait until there is a
safe gap between you and any approaching
vehicles before you complete your turn.
47. Be particularly careful when turning to the right across the line of
oncoming traffic and give way to it.
48. If you intend to turn left, keep to the left, give the turn left signal in
good time. DO NOT SWING OUT TO THE RIGHT.
49. When turning at a road junction, give way to pedestrians who are
crossing.
50. When held up at a road junction by Police or light signal, do not
"Filter" to the left unless you receive a definite signal to do so.
Stopping
51. Signal clearly your intention to stop before you start slowing down,
SPECIAL RULES FOR PEDAL CYCLISTS
52. Where there is a cycle lane use it.
53. Glance behind before you move off, change course overtake or turn
54. NEVER RIDE MORE THAN TWO ABREAST and whenever
road or traffic conditions require it, ride in single file.
55. A cyclist should never overtake two cyclists riding abreast when there
is other traffic on the road at or near the point of overtaking.
56. A cyclist about to overtake others should sound his bell.
57. On the narrower roads, cyclists riding abreast should move into single
file when being overtaken by other cyclists or other vehicles. Not only is it in
the interest of safety to do so, but also you show your consideration for
other users of the road.
58. Never carry anything that may interfere with the proper control of
your cycle. Open umbrellas should not be carried in such a manner as to
obscure vision
59. Do not hold onto another moving vehicle or another cyclist.
60. Do not ride close to another moving vehicle.
61. In traffic which has stopped or is slowing down, remain in your correct
position in the line of traffic. DO NOT SWERVE IN OR OUT OF THE LINE
OF TRAFFIC. GIVE ROOM FOR FASTER MOV ING VEHIGLES TO MOVE
AWAY QUICKLY.
62. Do not weave or wobble about the road.
63. DO NOT ride a cycle which is too big for you.
64. Before cycling check to see that your cycle has efficient brakes, bell,
tires, lamps and rear reflectors.
65. You MUST observe traffic signs and signals and the directions of
Police controlling traffic both when riding and WHEN WHEELING your
cycle.
Lighting by Night
66. You must ensure that your front lamp shows a white light which can be
seen from a reasonable distance. The lamp must be FIXED to the cycle.
67. You must have either a lamp showing a red light to the rear or an
efficient and unobstructed red reflector. A white patch on your rear
mudguard is an added safety precaution.
(See Rules 20 - 51 inclusive as most of them apply to cyclists as well as to
other drivers and riders).
SPECIAL RULES FOR DRIVERS OR MOTOR VEHICLES INCLUDING
MOTOR CYCLES AND PEDAL ASSISTED MOTOR CYCLES,
Before Driving
68. Before driving any motor vehicle make sure that –
a) your use of it is covered by License and Insurance;
b) your driver's license is valid and signed, in ink in the space provided;
c) the brakes and steering gear are working efficiently;
d) the tires are in a safe condition and at proper pressure
e) the windscreen is clean and wiper in working order;
f) the vehicle is in such a condition that no danger is likely to be caused
to yourself for others;
g) the speedometer, horn and lights are in working order:
h) the silencer is efficient and that the vehicle is not otherwise excessively
noisy;
i) the load is not excessive or so badly packed, distributed or secured as
to be dangerous to the public.
Traffic Behind You
69. Before moving off, remember Rule 20 and ensure there are no children
or obstruction, in the blind area' near your front wheels.
70. When you want to reverse, make sure either by looking around or by
glancing in your mirror that no one is about to overtake you and that there
are no children or obstruction in the 'blind area' near your back wheels.
71. Before opening any of the doors of your motor vehicle, make sure that it
is safe to do so either by looking around or by glancing in your mirror.
72. Look in your driving mirror from time to time and always before you
signal, or change course or overtake or turn or stop.
73. If driving a motor cycle, even one fitted with a mirror, glance before you
signal or move off or change course or overtake or turn.
Driving along
74. Do not drive nose to tail. Remember the vehicle
ahead of you, may stop suddenly.
75. If a vehicle you are attempting to overtake
accelerate, do not race it but fall behind.
76. Remember that the sounding of your home does
not give you the right of way or absolve you in any way
form the duty of taking every precaution to avoid an accident.
77. You must at all times when driving, place
yourself in such a position that you can exercise
proper control over your vehicle and retain a full
view of the road and traffic ahead.
(Example): You should NOT drive with one hand
holding on to the roof as in the event of a sudden
defect or any other emergency you might not be
able to control your vehicle properly.
Rule 77
78. You MUST observe speed limits, traffic signs and signals, and the
directions of Police controlling traffic and stop when required by Police in
uniform. You must give precedence on "Pedestrian Crossings'.
79. You MUST NOT drive when you are under the influence of drink or drug.
80. You MUST NOT drive recklessly or in a manner or at a speed which is
dangerous to the public.
81. You MUST DRIVE with due care and attention and with reasonable
consideration for other road users at all times.
Night driving
82. After dark, on unlighted roads and in streets where lighting is not
good, do not rely on side lights only.
83. When meeting other traffic by night, dip your headlights.
84. When following closely behind another vehicle, dip your headlights, or
you will dazzle the driver ahead of you through his driving mirror.
85. Ensure that your headlights are properly focused.
LIGHTS ON FOUR-WIIEELED MOTOR VEHICLES
Every motor vehicle the width of which is seven (7) feet or less on any road
during the hours of darkness must carry -
a) Two lamps each showing to the front a white light visible from a
reasonable distance.
b) (b) One lamp showing to the rear a red light visible from a reasonable
distance.
c) (c) Every motor vehicle the width of which exceeds seven feet must
carry –
(i) Two lamps showing to the front a while light visible from
reasonable distance; and on the front offside the widest point an efficient
white reflector and reflective material reflecting a white light; and
(ii) Two lamps each showing to the rear a red light visible from a reasonable
distance one of which must be placed within 12 inches of the off side of the
vehicle.
No lights are required on motor vehicles parked as near as possible to the
side of the road in Georgetown or New Amsterdam provided the front and
rear vehicles are within fifteen yards of a street lamp, or on vehicles other
than the front and rear vehicles when three or more vehicles are drawn up
in a single line at the side of any road with an interval of not more than six
feet between successive vehicles.
Direction Indicators
20. Make sure that your direction indicators are working efficiently at
all times.
Reversing
87. Do NOT reverse from a minor or access
road into a main road, reverse into minor or
access roads preferably one on your left and
make sure that the main road is clear before
you enter it.
88. If you are driving a vehicle and your view
to the rear is restricted, get help when
reversing.
Parking and Stopping
89. Do not park in a main road if you can use a car park or a suitable side
street.
90. Do not let your vehicle stand in the road-way:
(a) Unless it is drawn in close to the edge of the road;
(b) Within 30 feet of a junction, except to load or unload or to comply with
traffic requirements;
(c) SO as to create a traffic hazard and consequent danger to other user of
the road, e.g., near bus stops, school entrances or so as to obscure traffic
sings, traffic lights or pedestrian crossings;
(d) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant;
(c) Alongside another parked car.
91. You must stop the engine and engage the hand brake before you can
the vehicle. It is also advisable on a slope or incline to engage a gear, but
remember to disengage it before starting the engine.
Accidents
92 If you have been involved in an accident, you must immediately stop
your vehicle at the scene of the accident. Give your name and address, and
the registered number of your vehicle and exhibit your Driver's License to
any of the following persons.
(i) Any person injured as a result of the said accident, if practicable
to do so.
(ii) The driver or other occupant of any other vehicle also involved
in the said accident and;
(iii) Any person who is present on the scene of the accident and has
reasonable cause for requiring the aforesaid information, e.g., relative or
witness, etc., the driver involved in the accident is also now required to
render assistance to any injured person including taking such persons to
Doctor or Hospital for medical attention.
Carrying Passengers
93. Do not carry
(a) More than one passenger on a two wheeled motor vehicle and such
passenger MUST SIT ASTRIDE the vehicle, on a proper seat,
securely fitted BEHIND the driver's seat.
(b) Any person on your motor cycle unless that person and yourself are
wearing Safety Helmets. A Safety Helmet is not required when you are
riding a pedal assisted motor cycle.
(c) More passengers in a 4-wheeled vehicle than the seats are designed
to take.
94. If you become drowsy when driving STOP and proceed again only
when you are sufficiently alert to do so in safety.
PART 3
THE ROAD USER AND ANIMALS
96. Make sure the road is clear before you let or take an animal out on
the road.
97. If you are riding a horse, keep to the left.
98. If you are on foot, and leading an animal on a road that has no foot
path, walk on the right-hand side of the road. Keep between the animal and
the traffic, and keep it close to the edge of the road.
99. If you are driving animals, along the road, send someone ahead with
a red flag to warn traffic. After sunset, carry warning lights ahead and at the
rear.
100. Go slowly when approaching or passing animals and give them plenty
of room. Stop if necessary.
101. PERSONS IN CHARGE OF ANIMAL DRAWN VENICLES.
Persons in-charge of animal drawn vehicles should pay special al to RULES
20 - 51 inclusive and in addition, make sure your vehicle properly lighted
and night and fitted with reflectors at the rear.
LIGHT - ANIMAL-DRAWN VEHICLES
Every animal drawn vehicle on any road must during the hour’s darkness
carry:
i. A lamp showing a white light visible from a reasonable distance to the
front and from the rear of the vehicle. The light must be placed on the
off side not less than five feet from the surface of the road, so that no
part of the vehicle or its equipment or load in anyway obscures the
visibility of the light.
ii. A lamp showing to the rear a red light visible from a reasonable
distance on the Centre of the off side of the vehicle or a red reflector.
It is the duty of any person who causes or permits a vehicle to be on any
road during the hours of darkness to provide the vehicle with the required
lamps.
TRAFFIC SIGNS EXAMPLES OF SIGNS WHICII MUST BE OBSERVED
INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNS
1. Stop at intersection
2. Danger
3. Traffic Signals ahead
4. Priority road ahead
5. Pedestrian crossing
6. Children
7. Closed to all vehicles
8. No entry for all motor vehicles
9. No entry for all vehicles
10. No entry for pedal cycles
11. Closed to pedestrians
12. Intersection
13. Intersection with a non-priority road
14. Dangerous bend
15. Right bend
16. Double bend
17. Level crossing with gates
18. Level crossing without gates
19. Direction to be followed
20. Roundabout
21. Road narrows
22. Uneven road
23. Merging traffic
24. Two-way traffic
25. Opening bridge
26. Beware of Animals
27. Animals crossing
28. Road works
29. No left (or right turns) if sign is reversed
30. Overtaking prohibited
31. Overtaking by lorries prohibited
32. Speed limit
33. Use of horn prohibited
34. Priority to be given to vehicles coming in the opposite direction
35. NO parking on left on uneven dates or right on even dates
36. NO parking
37. Stopping prohibited
38. Low flying aircraft
39. NO U-turn Overtake with Caution
40. Overtake with Caution
CONVENTIONAL BRITISH SIGNS
DRIVERS AND RIDERS SIGNALS TO POLICE OFFICERS
CONTROLLING TRAFFIC
SIGNS, SIGNALS AND ROAD MARKINGS, are
the language of the
road. They ensure the safety of yourself and
others. Master this language.
1. Broad white line means - To define traffic
lanes and permits overtaking if opposing lane is
clear to traffic.
2. Double solid lines mean Traffic should not
cross either side except to enter or leave
driveway on opposite side of roadway or on the
direction of a Policeman, or to avoid an
accident.
3. Solid and Broken lines mean - Overtake only is broken lines are on your
driving sides.
Traffic Box means - No vehicle should stop thereon as this facilitates the
flow of traffic on the Intersecting roadway when traffic is held up on the
other.
(E) Arrows
White arrows are painted on the roadway to help guide drivers into proper
lanes for turns and through traffic.
(F) Refuges
These markings painted on roadways in yellow where two or more carriage
ways meet, thus posing a difficult problem for pedestrians crossing the road
at this point. Pedestrians may stand within the area demarcated until it is
safe for them to complete their cross me
ADVISE FOR THOSE INTENDING TO TAKE
THE DRIVER'S TEST
The Object of the Test:
However, little you mean to drive, if you pass the test, you will be issued
with a license allowing you to drive anywhere in Guyana, town or country
and the Certifying Officer must be satisfied that, whatever the traffic
conditions, you can handle your vehicle with safety and with consideration
for all road users, in the spirit of the Rules of the Road.
Appointment for Test
You will be required to undergo pre-licensing class room lectures. The
Lecturers will be determined by the Commissioner of Police. Applicants in
Georgetown and East Bank Demerara will attend at Police Headquarters.
Applicants elsewhere will attend at a place specified by the Certifying
Officer. You are required to take a written test after completing lectures.
Punctuality will help you and the Certifying Officer; better be five minutes
early than two minutes late. The test cannot be undertaken if the Certifying
Officer is unduly delayed by late arrivals. Let the Certifying Office know you
are there.
In order not to waste your own and the Certifying Officer's time, before you
come for come for the test, mark sure that:
a) you can read (with glasses, if worn), a motor vehicle number plate
at a distance of 25 yards and/or SNELNEN Chart from a distance of
20 feet.
b) your Provisional Driver's License is not out of date (not even by one
day) and that you have signed it.
c) your vehicle is properly licensed.
d) your policy of Insurance against third party risks is in order
e) your vehicle carries" L" plates as per Regulation 28 of the Motor
Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulations.
f) your vehicle is in a thoroughly road-worthy condition and a Certificate
of Fitness is in force, you must carry your license always, also the
person who supervises you.
g) If you live in the country, do not forget that you may still be asked
questions about Traffic Lights, signs, roundabouts, etc.
h) you do not ask for the test before you are really ready for it; it is not fair
to waste the Certifying Officer's time and delay other tests for genuine
candidates.
The Practical Test:
The test is perfectly straightforward and there are no traps.
Listen carefully to your Certifying Officer's directions.
The route on which you will be tested is one of a number which you have
been specifically selected in order to ensure that you do not encounter
conditions which only an experienced driver might be expected with
successfully.
The certifying Officer will ask you questions and will watch whether you put
the rules into practice during the practical test.
If you show lack of courtesy or consideration for other road users, you
cannot be regarded as a competent driver.
Unwillingness to give way to others and excessive use of horns to demand
the right of way, are examples of in-considerate driving.
Never drive at such a speed that you cannot pull up well within the distance
you can see to be clear. You cannot, however, expect to satisfy the
Certifying Officer of your competence if you drive throughout the test at a
'crawling' speed or in a low gear regardless of road of traffic conditions.
Try always to remember and put into practice the safest sequence of
movements, i.e., Mirror signal maneuver. Formation of good driving habits is
important right from the start. Try to anticipate the action of other road users
and think ahead all the time. If you can foresee what the others will do, you
can plan your movements more readily. Only planned driving gets safe
results.
IF YOU FAIL THE TEST
You must wait a month before you can be re-examined. Certifying Officers
are not permitted to discuss their reasons for failing applicants, but they help
every applicant who fails by pointing out what aspects require special
attention before taking another test.
IF YOU PASS THE TEST
You now know the basic principles of good driving. Maintain your interest in
driving as an art, and develop the conduct you have had to display on being
tested especially with regard to consideration for other road users.
REMEMBER
IF
You're tired, slow down.
You have a heavy load, slow down.
Your brakes are failing, stop and get them attended to at once.
The road is wet or slippery, slow down.
Visibility is poor through darkness or rain, slow down.
You wish to save wear and tear, slow down.
You want to get there safely, start your journey in good time and drive
slowly
TIME FOR LIGHTON VEHICLES
1 St. February to 30th September
6.15 pm to 5.30 am.
1 St. October to 31st January
5.45pm to 5.30am
TIME TO BE CAREFUL
ALL THE TIME
The Braking Distance for private cars and light vans with brakes in perfect
condition on a good road surface are indicated below:
at 20 m.p.h. Braking Distance is 20 feet
30 m.ph. Braking Distance is 45 feet
40 m.p.h. Braking Distance is 80 feet
50 m.p.h. Braking Distance is 125 feet
Thus, it will be seen that in the circumstance described before, the minimum
stopping distances are as indicated below:
DRY ROAD WET ROAD
At 20 m.p.h. Allow 40 feet 80 feet
“30 m.p.h." 75 feet 150 feet
*40 m.p.h.” 120 feet 240 feet
“50 m.p.h." 175 feet 350 feet
KNOW THE SAFE LIMIT FOR YOUR VEHICLE
AND OBSERVE IT
READ THIS
DANGER DISTANCE is the distance between yourself when driving and the
point at which you are certain your vehicle can be brought to a standstill.
This distance depends upon the speed of your vehicle, its weight, the
efficiency if its brakes, the condition of the road surface and the time it takes
you to react to an emergency.
Danger distance then, consists of Thinking Distance plus Braking Distance.
Thinking Distance depends upon your reaction time. Your reaction time
increases with fatigue and when you have taken alcohol. The longer it takes
you to react to danger, the further your vehicle will travel before the brakes
can be applied to commence the operation of stopping the vehicle.
In the case of a good alert driver, the Thinking Distance at a speed of
20 m.p.h is 20 feet
30 m.p.h is 30 feet
40 m.p.h is 40 feet
50 m.p.h is 50 feet
PARTICULARS OF DRIVING LICENCE
Name _______________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
Date of expiry of Prov. License ___________________________________
Date of appointment for test _____________________________________
Results of test ______________________________________________
Details of Driving License _______________________________________
Date of Expiry _______________________________________________
PARTICULARS OF INSURANCE _________________________________
Name of Company __________________________________________
Date of Expiry _______________________________________________
Registered No. of vehicle _______________________________________
Engine No. ___________________________________________________
Chassis No: __________________________________________________
PARTICULARS OF INSURANCE
Name of Company ____________________________________________
Date of Expiry _______________________________________________
Registry No. of vehicle __________________________________________
Engine No. ___________________________________________________
Chassis No. _________________________________________________
Metric Braking Distances
Speed (kmph) Braking Distance(M)
32 6,1
48 13,7
64 24,4
80 38,1
96 54,9
Speed (Kmph) Minimal Stopping Distance (M)
Dry Roads On Wet, Roads Stopping distance
is approx. double that of dry roads
32 12,2
48 22,9
64 36,6
80 53,4
96 73,2
Speed (Kmph) Thinking Distance
(M)
32 6,1
48 9,1
64 12,2
80 15,2
96 18,3
FIRST AID ON WHEN ROAD WHEN AN ACCIDENT
HAPPENS
Control traffic so as to avoid further accidents (ask motorists and bystanders
for help in this).
Move casualty only if there is immediate danger of fire from spilled petrol
(no smoking) or if danger from traffic cannot be averted. When the casualty
must be moved, handle with great care, particularly if broken bones are
suspected or pain in the back is complained of
Stop bleeding with dry dressings or clean handkerchiefs and firm manual
pressure; bandage firmly with hand-kerchief or other material.
Cover burns with dry dressings or clean handkerchiefs and bandage with
handkerchief or other material.
Get help immediately. Get motorists and bystanders to summon ambulance,
doctor, police
DO NOT GIVE ANYTHING TO DRINK - alcohol, tea or other fluid (Casualty
may require anesthetic at hospital).
Be prepared: Carry simple first aid materials in your car, all aid from the St.
John Ambulance Association or the Red Society.
