Stay at the scene and call 999 immediately.

Warn other drivers by switching on hazard lights and displaying the Warning triangular sign.

If no one is injured and vehicle damage is minor, move your vehicle to the side of the road to avoid blocking traffic.

Do not move your Vehicle if anyone is injured or the vehicle damage is major.

AND TO AVOID ACCIDENTS…

FOLLOW THE BASIC RULES OF SAFETY:

Buckle up your seat belts!

LOOK CLOSELY TO THESE PICTURES AND SEE THE PROPER WAY OF BUCKLING UP..

• Always wear your seatbelt and insist that all your passengers do likewise.

-      Wearing a seatbelt reduces by approximately 40% the risk of being killed or     
       seriously injured in a road accident.

-     Set a good example to your children by wearing a seatbelt at all times whilst travelling in a car.

 Your children…you love them, strap them in!

WARNING!

It is extremely dangerous to hold your child on your lap or to allow your child to stand up or move around the car.  If you have an accident, the force of the crash may throw your child through the car window resulting in serious injuries or death. 

A child under the age of 5 years in a properly installed child restraint is 70% less likely to be seriously injured or killed in a car crash.   

Whenever travelling in a car, any child less than 148 cm tall should be seated securely in a child restraint.   

Child seats should be appropriate for the weight and height of your child and should be installed in the car strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, in the back passenger seat

Types of child seats

Slow down, driving on the roads is not a race!

Do not exceed the speed limit. 

1- Excessive speed is one of the main causes of traffic accidents and road fatalities. The faster you drive, the more likely you are to crash.

2- The faster you drive, the less time you have to see hazards, assess the risks and react.

The Blue car is going faster than the Red one and is most likely to hit the truck!!

Give priority to pedestrians, they are not protected in their car like you are!

Give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. This applies to pedestrian crossings marked by zebra lines as well as pedestrian crossings controlled by traffic lights.

Slow down and stop if you see that a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road at a pedestrian crossing.

Hit by a car at , 9 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed.

Hit by a car at , 5 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed.

Hit by a car at , 1 out of 10 pedestrians will be killed.

Don’t drive when you are tired!

WARNING!

If you start to feel sleepy when you are driving, then stop at a safe place and rest. 

When you are fatigued, your judgment, reactions and ability to think quickly are impaired. The results could be fatal if you fall asleep at the wheel or if you fail to react in time to avoid a hazard.  

Stay focused when you’re driving!

WARNING!

While driving, pay full attention to the road and other road users (drivers and pedestrian) and do not try to do anything else. A momentary distraction can be fatal!

Do not allow passengers to distract you.

Do not Eat, drink, smoke, adjust controls (such as car stereo and air-conditioning) and read maps should be avoided while driving. Have a pit stop at any petrol station to do these things!  

If you use a hand-held or hands-free mobile phone while driving, your risk of being in a collision is increased by up to 400%.  

Don’t call until you arrive!

Do not answer or make telephone calls or read or write text messages while driving.  Wait until you have parked your car safely before doing these things.  Even hands-free calling is distracting and should be avoided

Because talking on your mobile phone while driving increases the risk of a car crash by 400%.  

Following distance - Don’t tailgate!

Leave at least 3 seconds between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.

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It’s simple!

When the rear of the vehicle in front passes a road sign count “one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three”. If the front of your vehicle reaches the road sign before you have counted “one thousand three”, then you are following too closely.

And take care to leaving more space when travelling at higher speeds and in poor light or weather conditions

The sufficient space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front will help you to stop safely if the other vehicle stops suddenly. 

Roundabouts are dangerous – Take care when entering and exiting!

It’s simple again: 

o   if you intend to exit to the right, then use the right lane;

o   if you intend to exit to the left, then use the left lane;

o   If you intend to exit straight ahead, then use the middle or right lane. 

Take a look at the Green, Blue and Red arrows, it will make your life easier and safer!

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And make sure you

·         Give way to traffic coming from your left before entering the roundabout.

·         Signal right before exiting the roundabout.

·         Check your mirrors and blind spot before exiting the roundabout, in case someone is coming up on your right side.

Drive defensively – Anticipate potential hazards!

u Always look at the road ahead and scan your mirrors frequently so that you are aware of your surroundings and can anticipate possible hazards.   

v Watch for approaching vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. 

w Avoid driving near any car that is driving erratically.   

x Do not assume that other drivers have good driving abilities or that they will abide by the road rules.  

y Do not assume that other drivers have seen you or that they are paying attention to the road. 

z Be prepared to stop suddenly at any time.  You never know when there may be an unexpected hazard on the road.

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