DRIVER S LICENCE HANDBOOK

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1 DRIVER S LICENCE HANDBOOK When you have learnt this book, ask at the bank for the test don t forget to pay R30.00!

2 THE CONTROLS OF THE VEHICLE Let s begin now with the controls of the motor vehicle. The normal controls consist of the following: 1. Steering Wheel 2. Gear Lever 3. Hand-brake Clutch Pedal 5. Foot Brake Pedal 6. Accelerator NB: Automatic vehicles do not have a clutch pedal.

3 THE RULES OF THE ROAD General Speed Limits on public roads (Unless otherwise indicated by a regulatory road sign) On urban (town or city) roads: not more than 60km/h On rural and national roads: not more than 120km/h Keep Left, Pass Right Keep Left. Overtake other vehicles on their right hand side only if: It is safe to do so; It is not prohibited by a road traffic sign or marking. Being Overtaken Keep as far left as possible; Don t accelerate while being overtaken.

4 Passengers Passengers must not hamper the driver s ability to drive safely. Passengers must not take hold of the steering wheel or controls; Except for the driver giving hand signals, no-one must have any part of his body protruding from the vehicle; No occupant (person or animal) may occupy the roof, step or running board of the vehicle while it is in motion; Don t allow passengers to get in or out of the vehicle while it is in motion. Accidents If you are involved in an accident, you MUST Immediately stop your vehicle; See if anyone is injured, and how badly; Assist the injured; See what damage has been caused; Give the following information if requested: - Your name and address; - The vehicle owner s name and address; - The vehicle registration number. Within 24 hours, report this information to the police.

5 ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS In order to prevent confusion on the roads, a set of road traffic signs has been devised to help guide and direct the traffic flow. These signs have been divided into four categories: 1. Regulatory road signs; 2. Warning road signs; 3. Guidance / information road signs; 4. Road surface markings. Regulatory Signs Most of the regulatory road signs are round in shape. There are a few exceptions, some of which are shown below. STOP SIGN YIELD SIGN / GIVE WAY SIGN ONE WAY SIGN NO ENTRY SIGN NO PARKING NO U-TURN SIGN You are required by law to obey all REGULATORY road signs and failure to do so can result in a fine from the Traffic Department.

6 ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS cont Yield Sign Decrease speed and give way to the traffic on the road that you are approaching. Enter the road only when it is safe to do so. No U-Turn You may not make a U-turn at this point. No Parking You may not park in an area where this sign is displayed. Traffic Lights (Steady Lights) Steady red light: stop before the line; Steady green light: go; Steady amber light: slow down and stop before line; Steady green arrow: you may go in the direction indicated by the arrow.

7 WARNING ROAD SIGNS... Warning signs all have one thing in common; they are all triangular in shape with the point of the triangle pointing upwards. Where the warning relates to the road, the lines on the sign indicate the form that the road ahead takes. Where the signs relate to people, things or other traffic, the warning is shown in the form of a picture. Jetty Edge or river bank Uneven roadway Crosswinds

8 WARNING ROAD SIGNS cont... Slippery Road Slow down and drive carefully in the vicinity of this sign because the road may be slippery. Two Way Traffic The road ahead carries traffic moving in two directions. Slow down and keep left. Crossroads There is a crossroad ahead, slow down and check in both directions before proceeding. Sharp Junction A potentially dangerous sharp junction ahead. Slow down and look out for stop or yield signs and vehicles entering the junction.

9 Roadwork Signs (Temporary Signs) Roadwork signs are also warning signs, but are usually red and yellow in colour.

10 Guidance and Information Road Signs General Information Signs These inform the motorist of towns, distances, facilities ahead, or of map route references. If it is your intention to make use of any facilities indicated on the signs, do so with due regard for the safety of yourself and other road users. Sharp Curve Indicates a sharp curve To right To Left Thank You Acknowledges the patience or courtesy of a driver, and if often found at the end of a detour.

11 Road Surface markings Road surface markings are painted on the surface of the roadway in white or yellow paint. Centre Line Indicates the centre of the roadway and is a guide to motorists. Keep to the left of it. You may cross over it if you wish to overtake another vehicle and if it is safe to do so.

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