Emergency vehicles Police, fire and ambulance vehicles are emergency vehicles. If an emergency vehicle is coming towards you and is sounding an alarm or showing flashing red or blue lights, you must move out of its path as soon as you can do so safely. You should: slow down move right to give the vehicle a clear …
Keeping right On single-lane roads, you must stay as close as practical to the right side of the road. On multi-lane roads, if the posted speed limit is 120km/h or more, or if the road has a ‘keep right unless overtaking’ sign, you must not drive in the left-hand lane unless you are: …
Roundabouts Who gives way at a roundabout? When approaching a roundabout you must give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout. When to turn off a multi-lane roundabout You can position your car to be in the correct lane at a roundabout by looking for signs, lane markings and arrows when approaching the roundabout. …
Giving way Give way means to slow down and, if necessary, stop in order to prevent a crash from happening. You must always give way at a give way sign and check it’s safe to continue. Give way signs are placed at intersections and other places where other vehicles have priority. Remember, there …
Sharing the road with animals Vehicle drivers must stop at the side of the road and turn off their motor if a horse rider signals that their horse is jumpy or agitated. The horse rider can signal to the driver by raising a hand and pointing to the horse. The driver must not move …
It’s that time of year again! Time to kick off another exciting and fun-filled school year. Even if your kids have already walked out the door for the first day of classes, it is not too late to remind them how to get to and from school safely. Safety must be the first lesson of …
Wheeled recreational devices include rollerblades, roller skates and skateboards, foot scooters and motorized foot scooters. A wheeled toy is a child’s pedal car, scooter, tricycle, or similar toy used by a child under 12. Rules for wheeled recreational devices You’re not legally required to wear a helmet when using wheeled recreational devices (other than motorized …
It is the law to buckle up, but still, many people do not fasten seat belts! On the back seats, only 1% of passengers buckle up! Seat belts are the single most effective traffic safety device for preventing death and injury. Wearing a seat belt can reduce the risk of crash injuries by 50% and …
When you are driving, your brain has to deal with many things and process countless data. Alcohol affects your ability to concentrate and to make quick decisions on the road, slowing down your reaction times. The more you drink, the more your eyes stop moving completely for periods longer than a second, so you can …
When your vehicle breaks down, it can turn into a real nightmare, but performing a Pre Drive Vehicle Check potentially helps motorists to avoid a breakdown disaster nobody wants to get stranded on one of our highways or en-route to an important meeting! Motorists can determine how road-ready their vehicle is with a quick visual …
