Road Traffic Rules and Regulations
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A driver should stop and look both ways at a major road before proceeding to ensure the road is clear. Is this statement true?

True

According to the Motor Vehicle & Road Traffic Ordinance, which side of the road should all driving be done on?

  • Right-hand side (correct)
  • Left-hand side
  • Either side
  • Middle of the road
  • In any city, town, or village, the speed limit for trucks, buses, and tractors is 15 M.P.H., while all other vehicles should not exceed __ M.P.H.

    25

    What is the purpose of the radiator in a vehicle?

    <p>cool the engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following traffic signs with their meanings:

    <p>NO ENTRY = No types of vehicles allowed to pass KEEP RIGHT = Stay on the right side of the road YIELD = Slow down and give right-of-way to other traffic TAXI STAND = Only taxis allowed to park BUS STAND = Only buses allowed to park CORNER PARKING = No parking within 30 feet of a corner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed limit on highways for trucks and buses?

    <p>45 M.P.H.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is an offence to drive a motor vehicle on a road at night with only one headlight.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Motor Vehicle & Road Traffic Ordinance, driving should be done on the right-hand side of the road.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the radiator in a vehicle?

    <p>cool the engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you breakdown or stop a motor vehicle on a road at night, you should move the vehicle as far as possible off the road and put on the ______.

    <p>parking lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Road Safety Rules

    • All driving should be done on the right-hand side of the road.

    Overtaking

    • Overtake on the left side of the vehicle you wish to pass.
    • Make sure the road ahead is clear before overtaking.
    • Dip headlights from high to low several times to alert other drivers of your presence and intentions when overtaking at night.

    Junctions and Intersections

    • At the junction of two equal roads, give way to vehicles on the left.
    • At a major road, stop and look both ways first to see if the road is clear before proceeding.
    • Yield the right-of-way to traffic from the northern road before making a left turn from Freetown road to the direction of Belcan Bridge.
    • Yield the right-of-way to traffic from the Northern Road, Princess Margaret Drive, and Freetown Road before making a left turn from the direction of Belcan Bridge to the Northern Road.

    Speed Limits

    • Maximum speed limit for trucks, buses, and tractors in cities, towns, or villages is 15 M.P.H.
    • Maximum speed limit for other vehicles in cities, towns, or villages is 25 M.P.H.
    • Maximum speed limit for trucks and buses on highways is 45 M.P.H.
    • Maximum speed limit for other vehicles on highways is 55 M.P.H.

    Stopping and Parking

    • When stopping or parking, move to the nearest side of the road to avoid obstructing the free flow of traffic.
    • Avoid stopping on the left side of the road unless parking on the right would obstruct the free flow of traffic.
    • Use parking lights when stopping or parking on the road at night, and move the vehicle as far as possible off the road.

    Safety Precautions

    • Avoid driving with babies on your lap as it can cause accidents.
    • Do not drive a motor vehicle on a road at night with one headlight as it is dangerous and an offence.
    • Use reflectors on vehicles to inform other drivers of your presence at night.

    Driver Requirements

    • A person must be at least 18 years old to operate a public service vehicle or a goods vehicle.
    • A person must hold a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

    Vehicle Maintenance

    • The brakes are the most important part of a vehicle as they allow a driver to bring the vehicle to a stop.
    • The radiator in a vehicle is used to cool the engine.

    Traffic Signs

    • Understand the meanings of traffic signs, including "NO ENTRY", "KEEP RIGHT", and "YIELD".
    • Obey traffic signs and regulations.

    Accidents

    • If involved in an accident where people are injured, stop to give help, take the injured person or persons to the nearest hospital or doctor, and report the accident to the police station.
    • If found guilty of driving a motor vehicle not covered under third-party risk insurance, the magistrate automatically suspends the driver or owner from holding or obtaining a driving license for a period of 12 months.

    Road Safety Rules

    • All driving should be done on the right-hand side of the road.

    Overtaking

    • Overtake on the left side of the vehicle you wish to pass.
    • Make sure the road ahead is clear before overtaking.
    • Dip headlights from high to low several times to alert other drivers of your presence and intentions when overtaking at night.

    Junctions and Intersections

    • At the junction of two equal roads, give way to vehicles on the left.
    • At a major road, stop and look both ways first to see if the road is clear before proceeding.
    • Yield the right-of-way to traffic from the northern road before making a left turn from Freetown road to the direction of Belcan Bridge.
    • Yield the right-of-way to traffic from the Northern Road, Princess Margaret Drive, and Freetown Road before making a left turn from the direction of Belcan Bridge to the Northern Road.

    Speed Limits

    • Maximum speed limit for trucks, buses, and tractors in cities, towns, or villages is 15 M.P.H.
    • Maximum speed limit for other vehicles in cities, towns, or villages is 25 M.P.H.
    • Maximum speed limit for trucks and buses on highways is 45 M.P.H.
    • Maximum speed limit for other vehicles on highways is 55 M.P.H.

    Stopping and Parking

    • When stopping or parking, move to the nearest side of the road to avoid obstructing the free flow of traffic.
    • Avoid stopping on the left side of the road unless parking on the right would obstruct the free flow of traffic.
    • Use parking lights when stopping or parking on the road at night, and move the vehicle as far as possible off the road.

    Safety Precautions

    • Avoid driving with babies on your lap as it can cause accidents.
    • Do not drive a motor vehicle on a road at night with one headlight as it is dangerous and an offence.
    • Use reflectors on vehicles to inform other drivers of your presence at night.

    Driver Requirements

    • A person must be at least 18 years old to operate a public service vehicle or a goods vehicle.
    • A person must hold a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.

    Vehicle Maintenance

    • The brakes are the most important part of a vehicle as they allow a driver to bring the vehicle to a stop.
    • The radiator in a vehicle is used to cool the engine.

    Traffic Signs

    • Understand the meanings of traffic signs, including "NO ENTRY", "KEEP RIGHT", and "YIELD".
    • Obey traffic signs and regulations.

    Accidents

    • If involved in an accident where people are injured, stop to give help, take the injured person or persons to the nearest hospital or doctor, and report the accident to the police station.
    • If found guilty of driving a motor vehicle not covered under third-party risk insurance, the magistrate automatically suspends the driver or owner from holding or obtaining a driving license for a period of 12 months.

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    Test your knowledge of road traffic rules and regulations, including right-hand driving, overtaking, and giving way at junctions and major roads.

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