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Cover
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
Chapter 1: Signal your intent.
Chapter 2: You must always be aware of your speed and judge the appropriate speed for your vehicle.
Chapter 3: Don’t move from one traffic lane to another without good reason.
Chapter 4: Bumps on the road.
Chapter 5: You must not park in any way which interferes with the normal flow of traffic.
Chapter 6: If you are approaching a junction with a major road, you must yield.
Chapter 7: Before you start your journey, you should plan where you will stop to rest.
Chapter 8: Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy.
Chapter 9: Expect the unexpected.
Chapter 10: Be particularly careful of features that may hinder your view of the road ahead.
Chapter 11: Always check your blind spot.
Chapter 12: You should check your mirrors regularly to observe what is going on behind your vehicle.
Chapter 13: Never drive if you are fighting sleep.
Chapter 14: Detours should be clearly marked to aid the flow of traffic.
Chapter 15: If you are towing another vehicle, make sure the tow bar is strong enough.
Chapter 16: Before you start to manoeuvre, you must exercise due care and attention.
Chapter 17: Even with the best headlights, you can see less at night than during the day.
Chapter 18: It is advisable to drive your vehicle in a defensive manner. Be prepared to stop, sound the horn and brake.
Chapter 19: Tired drivers are a major road safety risk.
Chapter 20: If you approach a Stop sign, you must stop completely.
Chapter 21: You should always take the prevailing road conditions into account.
Chapter 22: Drivers are expected to have the ability to foresee and react to hazards.
Chapter 23: What to do if you are dazzled by another vehicle’s headlights: Slow down and stop if necessary.
Chapter 24: When approaching a toll, reduce your speed appropriately.
Chapter 25: Avoid using personal entertainment systems which can distract you, and may prove dangerous.
Chapter 26: If another driver is attempting to provoke you, don’t react.
Chapter 27: If you find yourself driving against the flow of traffic, pull in immediately to the hard shoulder and stop.
Chapter 28: Your vehicle must have mirrors fitted so that you always know what is behind and to each side.
Chapter 29: On the motorway, you must only drive ahead. No turning or reversing is permitted.
Chapter 30: Signal your intention to change course and pull in.
Chapter 31: Motor vehicles must be tested for their roadworthiness.
Chapter 32: Be alert in case the overtaking vehicle suddenly pulls back in front of you.
Chapter 33: Diverging traffic ahead.
Chapter 34: Yield right of way.
Epilogue
About the Author
Also by Ciara Geraghty
About the Publisher
