ROAD COURTESY

A.Other Motorists

1.Give proper signals to other motorists. It is very vital to signal your intention of stopping, passing, turning, left or right, or slowing down to warm other drivers.
2.In parking, wait for vacant spaces and give consideration to those who came first. Park orderly to give enough space to those incoming vehicles who would also be parking.
3.Extend assistance to other drivers who happen to have vehicle trouble along the road.
4.Give way to vehicles who would like to overtake your path, although you know that you have the right-of-way.
5.Give proper courtesy to motorcyclists, bicyclists and other road users.
6.Check your distance with other vehicles. Avoid tail-gaiting.

B.Passengers

Driver’s should be courteous and considerate to their passengers.

1.Be careful while driving. Follow strictly traffic signs and signals to avoid delay once apprehended.
2.Do not slam your brakes or press your pedals too hard. Your passenger might not be able to hold themselves and may smash inside your vehicle.
3.Be sure your passengers have stepped-out of your vehicle safely before starting to move.
4.To taxi drivers, be honest to your passengers. Do not drive with fast meters and always give them their exact change.
5.Do not smoke while driving.
6.To public utility or for hire drivers, avoid trip cutting.

The Role of Passengers

1.Passengers should never do anything to interfere with the driver and as much as possible do not distract him while he is driving.
2.In looking for a street name or address, the passenger must assist the driver and do the searching.
3.The passenger must handle the paying or change in approaching a toll booth.
4.Passengers should discourage the driver from reckless behavior.
5.If the driver’s decision is impaired by anger, alcohol or by any other reason, the passenger may decide to risk a friendship or may refuse to ride the car he is driving.

C.PEDESTRIANS

Drivers have special obligations to pedestrians.

1.Children. They often forget the dangers of traffic when playing on sidewalks. They run into the street without thinking. Be alert.
2.Older People. Them may not see or hear very well and may not move of the way quickly, so give them time to cross.
3.Handicapped People. Visually handicapped people crossing the roads with white cane are pedestrians. The same are for persons confined in wheel chairs while crossing the streets. They should be given the greatest possible caution and attention. When you see handicapped people crossing the road, do not honk your horns.
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Driving in the Rain

Rain affects your vehicles stability. Rain acts as lubricant, making road surfaces slippery. Heavy downpour bring floods, cause heavy traffic and creates puddles on the road that requires proper controlling and maneuvering of motor vehicles. It makes windshields, headlights, mirrors and taillights blurred and dirty.

Things to do while Driving in the Rain

1.Turn your headlights when visibility is very poor.
2.Slow down at first sign of rain or drizzle on the roadway. This is when many road pavements are most slippery because oil and dust have not been washed away.
3.Driving on flooded roads could lose your brakes. If this happen, test your brakes thoroughly to dry them out (do this if the engine has not drowned and once beyond the flooded stretch).
4.Avoid instant stopping, turning and starting the engine.
5.Increase your “following” distance and allow extra space.
6.Clean your windshield, washers, and check wiper blades if they are working.
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Night Driving

Adjusting your driving to the weather and time. Do not try to drive the same speed at night that you do by day you should slow down. You see less at night and so do other drivers. Be sure that you can see clearly in your head lights. Be extra alert to pedestrians, bicycles and motorcycles..

Things to Remember when Driving at Night


1.It is best to turn your headlight on at sunset. Do not blind other drivers with your headlights. Use your high beams only in open country when other cars are not near.
2.Dim your lights by switching the low beams as a vehicle comes toward you. If you are following another vehicle, switch to low beams when you get closer.
3.Night driving is difficult. Try to slow your speed while driving.
4.Give enough room and space to vehicles ahead of you.
5.Drive as far as possible if a vehicle with one light comes toward you.
6.When driving a brightly lit place, drive slowly until your eyes adjust to darkness. Avoid looking directly into the glare of incoming headlights. Watch the right edges of your lane, noting the position of the incoming vehicle out of the corner of your eye.
7.Do not wear sunglasses when driving at night.
8.When in the act of overtaking or passing at night, switch to high beam then back to low, warning the driver you wish to pass.

On long drives, keep awake and alert. Do not drive if you are tired or sleepy. Stopping often, fresh air and singing or conversation can help avoid drowsiness. If you get too sleepy, park at the shoulder of the road and take a few minutes nap. http://www.lto.gov.ph/tips.html

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