The Complete Learner Driver's Handbook

Synopsis

CHAPTER 1: TRAFFIC SIGNS • Overview • Categories of Traffic Signs • Regulatory Signs o Stop Sign o Give Way (Yield) Sign o Speed Limit Sign o No Entry Sign o One Way Sign o No Overtaking Sign o No Parking Sign o No Stopping Sign • Warning Signs o Crossroads Ahead o Roundabout Ahead o Pedestrian Crossing Ahead o Sharp Curve o School Zone o Animal Crossing o Slippery Road o Falling Rocks o Winding Road o Railway Crossing • Informational Signs o Hospital o No Through Road o Fuel Station • Directional Signs • Importance of Traffic Signs CHAPTER 2: TRAFFIC SIGNALS • Overview • Types of Traffic Signals • Traffic Lights o Red Light o Amber (Yellow) Light o Green Light o Green Arrow (Filter Light) o Flashing Amber Light o Amber Arrow • Pedestrian Signals CHAPTER 3: ROAD MARKINGS • Overview • Categories of Road Markings • Longitudinal Markings o Solid White Line o Broken White Line • Transverse Markings o Guide Line o Stop Line o Pedestrian Crossing o Give Way Line • Other Road Markings and Symbols o Lane Selection Arrows o Deflecting Arrow o Obstruction Markings o Bus Lane Markings o Bicycle Lane Markings o School Zone Markings • Importance of Road Markings CHAPTER 4: RULES OF THE ROAD • Overview Driving Position and Priority • Keeping to the Left • Right-of-Way Rules o At Intersections o At Pedestrian Crossings o At Roundabouts o At T-Junctions Driving Behaviour • Overtaking Rules • Turning Rules • Speed Rules Vehicle Control and Safety • Following Distances • Stopping Distances • Driving in Different Conditions Stopping and Parking • Stopping Rules • Parking Rules • Safe Parking Practices • Parking on a Hill • Moving Off Safely General Compliance • Obstruction of Traffic • Obeying Police Directions CHAPTER 5: RESPONSIBILITIES OF ROAD USERS • Overview • Responsibilities of Drivers • Responsibilities of Pedestrians • Responsibilities of Cyclists • Responsibilities of Motorcyclists • Responsibility to Vulnerable Road Users • Alcohol and Drugs • Seat Belts • Restrictions on Open Vehicles • Driver Fatigue • Mobile Phone Use • General Road Conduct IMPORTANT TO NOTE: LEARNER DRIVERS • Overview • Key Conditions for Learner Drivers • Vehicle Restrictions • Motorcycle Learners • Compliance with Road Laws • Alcohol and Substance Restrictions • Consequences of Non-Compliance APPENDICES • Appendix A: Sample Multiple-Choice Questions • Appendix B: Answer Key • Appendix C: Explanations • Appendix D: Quick Review Guide