Show consideration to fellow road users. Whether they’re in different types of vehicles, cycling, or riding horses, they have equal rights to use the road. Avoid driving competitively or aggressively.
- Individuals who engage in such behavior heighten the risk for everyone sharing the road.
Horses are easily frightened, and the rider could lose control when passing them.
- Maintain a reduced speed.
- Ensure to provide ample space when passing them.
Exercise caution if there are animals, like sheep, on the road. Stop and turn off your engine if necessary or if requested to do so.
If you’re operating a slow-moving vehicle, be mindful of the drivers behind you. If a long queue develops,
- Pull over at the earliest opportunity when it’s safe to do so.
- Allow the traffic to pass by.
Show consideration for other road users by empathizing with their perspective. Imagine how you would feel if you were in their position; they may not exhibit the same level of patience as you.
Assist fellow road users by employing correct signaling and positioning at junctions or within one-way systems. For example, when intending to turn right, occupy the right-hand lane. Poor positioning of your vehicle could impede the progress of vehicles behind you.
When following other vehicles:
- Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead.
- In favorable, dry conditions, maintain a two-second gap.
- In wet weather, extend the gap to four seconds.
Tailgating, or driving too closely to the vehicle in front, poses significant risks and can be intimidating for the driver ahead. Keep a respectable distance, particularly from larger vehicles, to enhance visibility down the road and anticipate potential hazards.
If the vehicle behind is tailgating, gradually reduce your speed to increase the gap between you and the vehicle ahead. This provides a larger safety buffer in case of sudden deceleration or stoppage ahead.
Should another road user cut in front of you, adjust your speed to regain a safe following distance.