You see many displays of discourtesy on the road every day. These are not just brought on by speeding or weaving in and out of traffic or tailgating. Discourtesy can include:

  • Failure to give proper signals in time when turning

  • Sounding the horn unnecessarily

  • Haphazard parking

  • Steering with one hand and smoking with the other, or using a hand phone

  • Driving in the middle of the road and blocking other vehicles’ passage – this is known as road hogging

  • Speeding through water and splashing pedestrians

  • Unnecessary noise caused by modified exhausts

  • Callous maintenance of cars, causing smoke emission and pollution of the environment

  • Failure to move over to the right or left and slow down or stop, to allow passage for emergency vehicles

In fact, some acts are so inconsiderate they often bring on danger to other road users and
worse yet, cause accidents:

  • Driving fast when visibility is bad

  • Overtaking around a bend or at areas when others cannot see the driver

  • Deliberately preventing other vehicles from overtaking by speeding up

  • Callous maintenance of cars – if your headlights, tail lights or brake lights are not working, other vehicles cannot see you in the dark; this also applies to worn out rear reflectors

  • Failure to switch on headlights or small lights when visibility is bad, and this includes heavy greyness during thunderstorms

  • Failure to dip high beams when encountering other approaching vehicles – keeping your beams up will blind the other driver and may cause him to swerve into your path

  • Failure to dip high beams when following a vehicle that you are unlikely to overtake - keeping your beams up will blind the driver in front

  • Making U-turns whenever there is a break in the road divider (even though a ‘No U-Turn’ sign may not be visible, this is an offence)

  • Continuing a journey when you are tired may cause you to lose concentration and slow down in reflexes - do take a break at a rest stop to refresh before proceeding on your way

  1. Switch on Lights

    • Switch on the vehicles dim lights when visibility drops below normal. Switch on dipped headlights when the visibility is seriously reduced. Don’t use main beam as the fog will reflect the light and can dazzle you and reduce your visibility even further.
      Moreover use of the main beam can dazzle other drivers.

  2. Reduce Speed

    • Slow down so that you can break in the event of an emergency.

  3. Maintain Safe Following Distance

    • Drivers should maintain a safe following distance with the vehicle in front to give drivers spare and time to respond to any hazardous condition ahead.

  4. No Parking by Roadside

    • Parking should be off road and wherever possible only at lay byes and R & R areas. Leave your dim lights on for safety of other road users.

  5. Caution in Turning and Overtaking

    • Do not turn or overtake other vehicles unless you are absolutely certain it is safe to do so.

  6. Vehicle Breakdown

    • Get the vehicle off the road. Inform the police and the highway operator to tow the vehicle to safety immediately.

  7. Senior Citizens

    • Senior citizens with poor eyesight are advised to avoid driving in hazy conditions.

  8. Watch Out for Traffic Announcements on Radio and Electronic Signboards

    • Drivers are advised to listen to traffic announcements on radio and electronic signboards informing motorists of the latest traffic information and situation.

  9. Special caution for motorcyclists

    • In addition to the above precautionary measures motorcyclists are advised to use bright colour clothing and helmets with luminous material to enhance their visibility and also to wear protective face mask.

  10. Caution to car drivers

    • Do not use hazard lights whilst driving in the haze as it can cause confusion to other drivers and road users. Hazard lights are only for use when a vehicle breaks down and stops in an emergency.

*** all the tips quoted from www.panducermat.org.my
road safety

  1. Plan your journey to avoid last minute rush and panic. For long distance journey make sure you are not tired or sleepy. Also never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  2. Obey speed limits. They are there for a purpose.

  3. Obey safety rules when changing lanes. Give appropriate signals and check side mirrors and rear view mirror before executing this potentially dangerous traffic manoeuvre.

  4. Practise safety at traffic intersections by stopping on red and amber warning signs.

  5. Avoid tailgating as it very dangerous.

  6. Always overtake safely. Never overtake when in doubt.

  7. Don't jump queue. It is rude and dangerous.

  8. Don't weave through traffic. It is hazardous and risky.
 
 

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