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Rules and Practices
This section deals with multilane highways.
We cover Joining a Motorway, Driving on a Motorway plus some extra information on Rules and Prctices to follow to stay safe while driving at high speeds.
Rules and Practices on a Motorway or Highway
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Others joining motorway - if several vehicles are joining the motorway be prepared to adjust your speed and if it is safe to do so, move out of the left-hand lane to make it easier for joining traffic to merge. |
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Exiting a motorway - always try and be in the left-hand lane at around half a kilometer before your desired exit to avoid last minute maneuvers which could cause danger to other highway users. If you miss your exit, never reverse back along the hard shoulder, you must continue to the next exit and turn around. |
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Always keep a good distance between you and the vehicle in front, at least a two second gap on a dry day. If you see brake lights ahead then ease off the accelerator. Sudden braking on a motorway can be dangerous. It can cause vehicles behind to also slam on the brakes. This causes tailbacks and even collisions. |
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In order to get a clear picture of what's coming up behind you check your mirrors regularly. |
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Pay attention to motorway signals. These signals will tell of any hazard or danger ahead. If a signal is active on the central reservation then the message it conveys is applicable to all lanes. If a signal is active above an individual lane the message conveyed applies only to that lane. |
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Don't get tired. Statistics show that 15-20% of motorway incidents are caused by fatigue, so be prepared to stop for a break every two to three hours, and always find a safe resting place if you start to feel tired. |
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