This publication is a digest of the Highway Safety Code. It sets forth the main legal requirements, standards for driving an automobile and provides practical advice.
Road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, passengers and drivers of any vehicle will find an overview of their rights and responsibilities in this guide.
Driving a Passenger Vehicle
This guide is intended to help learners become familiar with passenger car driving and its particular techniques, whild developing safe habits.
It is also of interest to driver's licence holders who want to update the safe driving knowledge.
The six chapters of this publication cover:
the basic manoeuvres for controlling a vehicle;
a visual scanning method that teaches how to see everything happening on the road;
driving techniques for special circumstances, such as in poor weather conditions or when mechanical problems occur;
road safety tips;
energy-saving and environment-friendly tips;
self-evaluation exercises to verify your knowledge.
Driving a Heavy Vehicle
Driving a heavy vehicle is a demanding and complex task.
Over the course of a career, a professional driver faces a variety of situations that require making decisions that call on his/her knowledge and skills. A driver of a heavy vehicle must have a thorough understanding of the laws and regulations that govern road traffic and transportation. This guide contains a range of information on the subject.
