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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsPublishers 2019
Copyright © Ciara Geraghty 2019
Cover design by Claire Ward © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2019
Cover illustration © Andrew Davidson/The Artworks
Chapter-heading lines taken from Rules of the Road RSA Rule Book © March 2015
Reprinted by permission of the Road Safety Authority
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Source ISBN: 9780008320676
Ebook Edition © May 2019 ISBN: 9780008320683
Version: 2019-04-01
For my mother, Breda
who gave me roots to grow.
And wings to fly.
Contents
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 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 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.
