Other Road Users

Be aware of:

Carrying passengers

• Make sure they’re all belted in before setting off.
• Telling them to tone it down if they’re being noisy and distracting you.
• Focusing on getting you all there in one piece, rather than trying to impress them with cornering at high speed, overtaking etc.
• Ensuring you are focused and alert for the journey.
• Staying within speed limits.
• Not driving on drink and drugs.
• Passengers not wearing a seatbelt

Cyclists

• Watch out for cyclists, especially when turning – make eye contact if possible to show you have seen them.
• Use your indicators – signal so that cyclists can slow down.
• Give cyclists space – if there isn’t sufficient space to pass, hold back.
• Always check for cyclists when you open your car door.
• Avoid driving over advanced stop lines – these allow cyclists to get to the front and increase their visibility.

Slow vehicles

• Be aware of slow vehicles on the roads whilst driving.