Pelican crossings are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians. Push-button controls change the signals. Pelican crossings have no red-and-amber stage before green; instead, they have a flashing amber light. This means you must give way to pedestrians who are on the crossing but if the crossing is clear you can continue.

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If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop. Don't wave them across the road, because another driver may not have seen them, may not have seen your signal, and may not be able to stop safely.

'Tailgating' is the term used when a driver or rider follows the vehicle in front too closely. It's dangerous because it restricts your view of the road ahead and leaves no safety margin if the vehicle in front needs to slow down or stop suddenly.

When you do not have enough visibility the chances of an incident are high therefore it is recommended to keep a safe distance and have a better view of the traffic.

Dry road two seconds

Wet road four seconds

Icy road ten seconds 

A long lorry with a heavy load will need more time to pass you than a car, especially on an uphill stretch of road. Slow down and allow the lorry to pass.

Emergency vehicles use blue flashing lights. If you see or hear one, move out of its way as soon as it's safe and legal to do so. 

Amber beacons  are usually for slow-moving vehicles: motorway maintenance, snow plough, breakdown recover 

Blue beacons for emergency vehicles: police, ambulance, fire engine, or other emergency vehicles 

Green beacons for doctors

Pull over in a place where the ambulance can pass safely. Check that there are no bollards or obstructions in the road that will prevent it from passing.

A green flashing beacon on a vehicle means the driver or passenger is a doctor on an emergency call. Give way to them if it's safe to do so. Be aware that the vehicle may be travelling quickly or may stop in a hurry.

Amber beacons  are usually for slow-moving vehicles: motorway maintenance, snow plough, breakdown recover 

Blue beacons for emergency vehicles: police, ambulance, fire engine, or other emergency vehicles 

Green beacons for doctors (POZA masina doctor)

These signs apply only to tram drivers, but you should know their meaning so that you're aware of the priorities and are able to anticipate the actions of the driver.

The narrow wheels of a bicycle can become stuck in the tram rails, causing the cyclist to stop suddenly, wobble or even lose balance altogether. The tramlines are also slippery, which could cause a cyclist to slide or fall off.

You mustn't use your vehicle's horn between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area or when you're stationary unless a moving vehicle poses a danger. Its function is to alert other road users to your presence.

When you’re in a one-way street and want to turn right, you should take up a position in the right-hand lane. This will allow other road users, not wishing to turn, to pass on the left. Indicate your intention and take up the correct position in good time.

Early planning will show other traffic what you intend to do and it is safer as you don't need to change lines near junction which can become dangerous

A toucan crossing is designed to allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross at the same time. Look out for cyclists approaching the crossing at speed.

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Don’t enforce the speed limit by blocking another vehicle’s progress. This will only cause frustration. Allow the other vehicle to pass when you can do so safely.

Even if you saw before people flashing in some cases for greeting or give the way, don't take the risk of confusing other drivers they might misunderstand your signal  You should only flash your headlights to warn others of your presence.

Unmarked roads no one has priority, always reduce speed and looks in all ways.

The 'two-second rule' can be used to check the distance between your vehicle and the one in front.

Puffin crossings have infra-red sensors that detect when pedestrians are crossing and hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear. The use of a sensor means there's no flashing amber phase as there is with a pelican crossing.

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Distance and speed are important for safety, if someone is too close behind, increase the gap between you and the front car to increase your safety margin by slowing down gradually and not harsh break as might hit you from the back.

Dipped headlights are the most commonly used

Sidelights are parking lights

Fog lights can be used when visibility is low due to fog or heavy rain (under 100m, 328 feet)

Full-beam is the brightest type of headlight (you are using them when its dark and no one is on the street)

Use the full-beam headlights only when you can be sure that you won’t dazzle other road users.

Do not drive parallel with a lorry injunctions or roundabouts, give them space. They may move out to the right in order to make a left turn.

There are times when other drivers make incorrect or ill-judged decisions. Be tolerant and try not to retaliate or react aggressively. Always consider the safety of other road users, your passengers and yourself.

If you pull the hand brake and take the foot off the brake the lights will not dazzle the other drivers

Keep a steady course to give the driver behind an opportunity to overtake safely. If necessary, slow down. Reacting incorrectly to another driver's impatience can lead to danger.

As you can see in the picture you cannot use the bus line between 07:00 -10:00 AM and 04:00-06:30 PM but you can use the bus line between 10:00 AM-04:00 PM and 06:30 PM-0700AM outside the intervals shown on the panel. 

Where no times are shown, the bus lane is in operation 24 hours a day

If someone in charge of animals asks you to stop, you should do so and switch off your engine. Animals are unpredictable and startle easily; they could turn and run into your path.

Horses can be startled by the sound of a car engine or the rush of air caused by a vehicle passing too closely. Keep well back and only pass when it's safe. Leave them plenty of room and slow down to a maximum speed of 10 mph and a minimum of 2 m distance

As you approach a zebra crossing, look for pedestrians waiting to cross. Where you can see them, slow down and prepare to stop. 

Try to anticipate what other drivers might do. Look and plan ahead so that you're ready to respond safely if a hazard develops. Be tolerant of road users who make mistakes.

A sensor will automatically detect that the pedestrians have reached a safe position. Don't drive on until the green light shows and it's safe for you to do so.

Triangle is for hazard lights

Exclamation mark with brackets parking brake warning light

Green arrow indicators

Blue image represents headlights

Dashboard warning light picture

In good, dry conditions, a driver needs to keep a distance of at least two seconds from the car in front. This should allow enough space for you to stop if the driver in front has to stop suddenly.

If you follow another vehicle with your headlights on full beam, they could dazzle the driver. Leave a safe distance and make sure that the light from your dipped beam falls short of the vehicle in front.

Dipped headlights are the most commonly used

Full-beam is the brightest type of headlight, you can use them when it is dark and no one is on the street

If you see vehicles following behind, pull over in a safe place and let the traffic pass before continuing. Pull in = go closer to the kerb

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Diesel cars spill diesel on the road if the filter cap is not screwed in which can make the road slip and dangerous for the other road users. Can be cleaned by nature when is raining.

If you are locking a filer cap but don't screw in the lid properly, the lid might fall even if it is locked in. Video cu explicatie.

Responsible driving - Ensure the safety of others

Defensive driving - is questioning the actions of other road users and being prepared for the unexpected

Considerate it is a course for negligent people, drivers are referred to this course if they have been involved in a collision.

Competitive is when you are racing, increasing risk to everyone.