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When driving, do everything that you can to ensure the safety of your passengers, other road users and yourself.
Learn how cellular phones, road rage, drinking and driving can affect your safety.
Cellular Phones
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Get to know your phone and its features. |
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Use a hands free device. |
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Position your phone within easy reach. |
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Terminate conversations during hazardous driving conditions |
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Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving |
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations. Make your calls before you begin your trip or when you are in a stationary position. |
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Assess traffic and dial sensibly |
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Avoid using phones whilst driving. |
Avoid Road Rage By:-
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Overtaking only on the right |
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not blocking passing lanes |
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Yielding to faster traffic and pedestrians |
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Driving within stated speed limits and coming to a complete stop at stop signs (check road code) |
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Using vehicle and hand signals for all turns and lane changes |
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Driving in the proper lanes, using non-aggressive lane changing techniques |
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Focusing on driving and avoiding distracting activities (e.g., smoking, eating, using cell phones, reading) |
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Not challenging other drivers and getting out of the way of aggressive drivers |
Don't Drink and Drive
Driving whilst intoxicated is an offence. You will earn 14 points and, if convicted, your licence will be suspended for 12 months. But worst of all, you or other road users may be injured or killed. |
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