n Road conditions are poor
Be careful if there are
potholes in the road.
It is always wise to slow
down when there is loose
gravel or sand on the road,
particularly at bends.
If road works are being
carried out, slow down and
do not exceed speed limits
that are displayed on signs.
n Visibility is poor
Slow down if you cannot
see clearly because of
rain, fog, smoke, bad light,
dazzling lights or the sun
shining in your eyes.
n There are pedestrians and cyclists around
Pay attention when you
see cyclists and
pedestrians, especially
near shopping centres or
schools. Pedestrians may
forget to look before they
cross the road.
Give cyclists more space
– don’t ‘squeeze’ them
off the road.
Your speed helps determine how much time you have to react safely to a particular
situation. The higher your speed, the less time you have to spot the hazard and react
to it.