- Using the MSM routine when approaching
- Making sure it’s safe to turn
- Being prepared to give way
- Safety checks after turning
Absolutely! Here’s the categorized driving advice in a clear and ordered list format:
Signaling:
- Signal when moving off. ✅
- Signal for parking, pulling, or starting. ✅
Parking and Stops:
- Stop the car when doing parallel parking if you see an approaching car within 30 meters, especially if it’s in your lane. ⛔
- Approach hill junctions or crossroads with a give-way line in 1st gear when visibility is limited or the speed limit is high. 🚗
- Always stop on stop lines or signs. 🛑
- Pay attention to new road signs, especially before entering a new road. 🆕
Turn Signals:
- Don’t forget to disable your turn signal after a turn. 🚦
- when u turning, and u view is blocked by a car (especially right) do not proceed until you can see it’s clear
- Look for driveways(do not park next to them). 🏡
- Ensure you don’t park on or close to a bus stop. 🚌
- Be aware of "Keep Clear" or advanced cycle lanes. 🚲
- Watch for “No Way Through” road signs. 🚫
- Watch for “Single File Road” signs. ➡️⬅️
- Observe “No Entrance” signs. 🚫
- Use the "Creep and Peep" driving technique at closed junctions. 👀
- Be prepared for unmarked roads where no one has priority. 🚧
- Treat junction/cross road w/ broken lights as give way road
- Give way to oncoming cars when crossing obstructions or bollards. 🚗
- No priority at bollards on both sides of the road; make eye contact or observe other drivers to decide who goes first. 👁️
Road Markings:
- Look for road markings on roundabouts. ⭕
- Crossroads from side to main - turning right (1 check right, 2 check opposite side, 3 check left). ↗️↙️↖️
- Crossroads from main to right (1 in front, 2 left road, 3 right mirror, 4 right road, 5 make a decision). ⬅️⬆️➡️
Parking Techniques:
- When parking, ensure you have enough space, especially in forward bay parking. 🅿️
- when you do parallel parking always check how close the car is to the kerb before starting it
- never leave your car on the white line as it is SERIOUS FAULT
- Follow common parking rules, such as nearside to nearside and offside to offside. ↔️
- if you parked incorrectly, you want to fix go as far as you can to fix it (less space less room to fix), keep in mind 1 way parkings
- look blind spots and detect incorrect car positions early
- mirror mirror as I go (when moving from so position)
Moving Off:
- On a downhill, start from 2nd or 3rd gear and release the clutch slowly. 🏞️
- After parallel parking, move off (do not forget to do all round checks) slowly but steer briskly; release the clutch when straightened on the road. 🚗
- Consider releasing gas on crossroads to assess the situation. ⛽
Observations:
- Look for markings on the road to identify potential crossroads or dangerous locations. 🛣️
- Always slow down if you are on a bend and there is an obstruction (car, tree or something else)
- Pay attention to road signs indicating “Turn Left Only,” etc. ⬅️
- Follow the road ahead if there are no specific instructions. ➡️
- always look for road signs on both sides
- look ahead and plan(when to stop if narrow, bus coming out anything like this)
- keep clear side roads when in traffic
- maintain 20 mp h in school areas
General Driving Rules:
- Avoid stopping next to a bus stop, close to junctions, or on a hill. 🚌⛔🏞️
- Park within designated bays. 🅿️
- Give way to oncoming traffic when turning right at crossroads. ↗️
- Understand and follow roundabout rules. ⭕
- Use the left-hand lane, except for overtaking. 🚗
- Avoid driving alongside large lorries when approaching roundabouts. 🚛
Safe Driving Practices:
- Check blind spots before changing lanes. 👀
- keep 1m away from other cars
- ALWAYS leave enough space when driving through car park CLEARANCE(don’t go to close to other cars especially if people are bearby)
- Maintain a safe following distance. 🚗🚗
- Avoid tailgating. 🚗🚗
- Use indicators when changing lanes or merging. 🚗➡️
- Never use your phone while driving; it’s illegal and dangerous. 📵🚗
- Obey speed limits and adjust for road conditions. 🚦
- Yield to pedestrians at crosswalks. 🚶
- Slow down in school zones. 🚸
- Keep headlights on in low visibility conditions. 🚗💡
- Use hazard lights when stationary on a motorway or dual carriageway. 🚗🚥
- Avoid blocking intersections or box junctions. 🚦🚗
- Merge smoothly when entering a motorway. 🚗➡️🛣️
- Maintain a consistent speed on motorways. 🚗
- Do not undertake (pass on the left) on motorways. 🚗⬅️
- Check your rearview mirror before braking suddenly. 👀
- Avoid driving when fatigued or drowsy. 😴🚗
- Be cautious in adverse weather conditions; use lights and reduce speed. ⛈️🚗
- Yield to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens. 🚨🚗
- Carry your insurance and driver’s license. 📄🚗
- Maintain a well-maintained vehicle, including brakes and tires. 🚗🔧
- Give cyclists plenty of space when passing them (at least 2m or more when speed is higher). 🚴♂️🚗
- Do not park on double yellow lines. 🚗⚠️
- Respect disabled parking bays. 🚗♿
- No overtaking at pedestrian crossings. 🚗🚶♀️
- Use the handbrake when parked to prevent rolling. 🚗🔒
- Observe “No Entry” signs and one-way streets. 🚫🚗
- Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 🚫🍺🚗
- Use your horn sparingly and only when necessary. 📢🚗
- Keep windows clear of snow and ice in winter. ❄️🚗
- Adjust mirrors before setting off. 🔍🚗
- Check tire pressure regularly. 🚗🔧
- Pay attention to road signs and markings. 🚧🚗
- Yield to oncoming traffic when turning left. ↖️
- Use mirrors before opening your car door. 👀🚗
- Stay calm and avoid road rage. 😡➡️😊🚗
- Be considerate of other road users, including cyclists and pedestrians. 🚴♂️🚶♀️🚗
- Give extra space to learner drivers. 🚗🚦
These rules and suggestions are important for safe and responsible driving. 🚗🚦👍