Rule three
You should always drive taking other users of the road into account. You need to take account of all of the things that can change on any given journey. For example, the volume of traffic and the speed of the traffic. Are there pedestrians, cyclists, animals? What are they doing? You cannot predict what others will do, and you shouldn’t assume that you have priority. You need to make full allowance for all other users on the road.
Some road users may choose to ignore the basic rules, but you do so at your peril. Ignoring the rules may create a dangerous situation which puts you and your passengers and other road users at risk. It may result in you breaking the criminal law and being prosecuted. If you are involved in a civil claim, a judge can hold you responsible.
It is in your interest to follow the basic principles of road safety when on the road.
Observing these three basic rules will help to keep you, your family, friends and other road users safe.
If you do not obey road traffic law, you could face a fine, penalty points and a conviction in court.
You might also be disqualified from driving and, in some cases, have to serve a prison term.
The road safety policies and laws in the country will work with the support of all road users.
Law.
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