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Before you set off  \n2. Driving along  \n3. Speed  \n4. Signs and signals  \n5. Taking care near pedestrians  \n6. Taking care near motorcyclists and cyclists  \n7. Overtaking  \n8. Junctions  \n9. Roundabouts  \n10. Driving at night and in bad weather  \n11. Reversing  \n12. Waiting and parking  \nCarrying Children 37  \nFor Public Service Vehicle Drivers 39  \nFor Jitney (Minibus) Drivers 40  \nFor Truck (HGV) and Large Bus Drivers 42  \nFor Motorcyclists 46  \nFor Cyclists 48  \nA Highway Code for Children 50  \nInstructions Regarding Animals 52  \nProcessions and Demonstrations 52  \nThe Highway Code and Tourism 53  \nTraffic Signs and Road Markings 54  \nDriving and the Law 65  \nAlcohol and your driving 67  \nHow to Run a Clean and Efficient Vehicle 68  \nSome common Causes of Accidents 69  \nSummary of Penalties 71  \nBreakdowns 77  \nIf there is a crash 78  \nFirst Aid 79  \nObtaining a Licence and Taking the Test 83  \nSome Important Do’s & Don’ts of Driving 86  \nA message from the Controller  \nThis Highway Code is primarily designed to help all road users be safe on the roads. It includes the rules and regulations on how we should use the roads as well as providing advice on making our journeys less stressful. Also, if all road users follow the rules and advice provided, it will help to reduce congestion and improve our environment. We are all road users-whether we are walking, riding in a jitney or driving a car – and need tobe aware of, and follow, the rules that are there to help the whole community.  \nAll adults, especially the parents of young children, should know about the contents of the ‘code’ even before they are aiming to become a driver, but learner drivers will need to study the contents in order to pass their driving test, obtain a licence; and then become a safe and considerate driver.  \nThe code includes all the information you will need to know about traffic rules and regulations, traffic signs, signals and road markings. It also provided guidance on maintaining your vehicle, what to do in the event of braking down or being involved in an accident and some useful advice on first aid. It also provides detailed guidance on how to go about passing your driving test-both the written knowledge part and the on-road practical test.  \nI would like express my gratitude for the guidance and assistance provided by the InterAmerican Development Bank and the many other agencies that contributed to the production and printing of this valuable document.  \nIt is my sincere hope that you will always remember the information in the ‘code’ whenever you use our roads and I would like to take this opportunity to wish every learner driver success in their studies and a long lifetime of safe driving. I look forward to seeing your displays of safe driving on our streets. The roads are for us all, don’t be one of the minority who spoil it for the majority.  \nController,  \nRoad Traffic Department  \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe Highway Code explains how to use our roads safely and efficiently. It has been written for all road users, including pedestrians, passengers, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers.  \nThe Highway Code is the official guide to using our roads, as provided for in the Road Traffic Act (Chapter 220) . It is a mixture of rules and advice. The rules are part of the traffic laws and if you disobey them you are committing an offence and you may be fined, disqualified from driving and even sent to prison. Where you see the words “MUST” or“MUST NOT” it is referring to a legal requirement. 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