Purpose:

The Rules of the Road module aims to help drivers develop the knowledge and skills to become safe and responsible drivers.

Module Objectives:

The main objective of the Rules of the Road module is to teach drivers the importance of traffic laws and regulations and provide the knowledge and skills required to become safe and responsible drivers. This module also teaches about road-users and their rights.

Know The road-users:

• Drivers
• Pedestrians
• Cyclists
• Motorcyclists
• Horse riders
• People in charge of animals, i.e., dog walkers

Learning Outcomes:

After completing this module, drivers will acquire the following skills and knowledge:

• Drivers will learn about the rationale for traffic laws and regulations and how they contribute to road safety.
• Drivers will learn about current road safety issues and how traffic laws and regulations address them.
• Drivers will learn about the rationale for traffic control devices in general and how they contribute to road safety.
• Drivers will learn about impaired, distracted driving, aggressive driving and pedestrian safety.
• Drivers will learn about speed, stopping distance, speed limit and penalties.
• Drivers will learn about emergency vehicles.
• Drivers will learn about the different types of licences.
• Drivers will learn about the importance of vehicle insurance and various kinds of insurance coverage.
• Drivers will learn about the traffic laws and regulations in other jurisdictions.
• Drivers will learn about traffic control devices like signs, signals and markings.
  
• Drivers will learn about various categories of traffic signs and roadway markings, such as regulatory, warning, informational, and unique signs for roadworks.
• Drivers will learn about the demerit points system.
• Drivers will learn how road rules, standard safe practices of road-users, and informed decision-making contribute to safe and responsible driving.
  

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