Take extra care at junctions. When going straight
ahead at road junctions, check to make sure there are
no vehicles about to cross your pat.
When turning left, watch out for other vehicles
overtaking, prior to turning left across your path.
There are several options for dealing with right turns,
especially turning from a major road. If moving into
the middle of the road is difficult or dangerous, you
can stop on the left hand side of the road and wait
for a safe gap in the traffic. You can also negotiate
the turn as a pedestrian, i.e. switching to pavement
mode and travelling between footways. If the
junction is too hazardous, it may be worth
considering an alternative route.
Similarly, when negotiating major roundabouts,
e.g. roundabouts with two or more lanes, it may be
safer to stay in the left hand lane, even when you are
turning right or taking the last exit and treat each exit
you cross as a junction. Alternatively, it may be safer
to use the footway or find a route which avoids the
roudabout altogether.
All the normal parking restrictions should be observed.
Your vehicle should not be left on the footways
unattended if it causes an obstruction to other
pedestrians - especially those in wheelchairs or those
with prams or pushchairs. Remember too,
to look out for blind or partially sighted people when
parking.
Parking concessions provided under the
Blue(Orange) Badge Scheme will apply to all Class 3
vehicles displaying a current badge. If you think you
are entitled to a badge, you can apply to your Local
Authority Social Services Department or to the Chief
Executive of your local Regional or Island Council if
you live in Scotland.
It is essential that you keep your vehicle in good
working order in accordance with
recommendations. suppliers should be able
to answer any questions you might have about the
maintenance of your Class 3 vehicle.
In general, keep your batteries fully charged and your
tyres at the correct pressure.
Lighting equipment should be kept clean and in good
working order. Windows, windscreens and mirrors
should also be clean and clear of obstructions for
good all-round vision.
It is important that your vehicle undergoes a
thorough safety check at least once a year.
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HOW TO DEAL WITH ROAD JUNCTIONS AND
ROUNDABOUTS?
PARKING
HOW CAN I KEP MY VEHICLE ROADWORTHY?
HOW TO DEAL WITH ROAD JUNCTIONS AND
ROUNDABOUTS?
PARKING
HOW
CAN I KEP MY VEHICLE ROADWORTHY?
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WHAT 'RULES OF THE ROAD' SHOULD I
FOLLOW?
ON FOOTWAYS
ON THE ROAD
Class 3 vehicles should not be used if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication that
may affect your driving ability. If you are in any
doubt, consult your doctor.
Show consideration for pedestrians, particularly
elderly people or those who are blind, partially
sighted, deaf or hard of hearing. Although Class 3
vehicles can legally travel at 4 mph on footways or in
pedestrian areas, it is not always safe to travel at this
speed if pedestrians are not able to move out of the
way quickly enough, e.g. in a crowded shopping
precinct.
You can take advantage of pelican and zebra
crossings when in 4 mph mode in order to cross
from one footway to another.
When moving off the footway on to the road (to use
the vehicle in the high speed mode), take special
care. Before moving off, always look round and make
sure it is safe to join the traffic and watch out, in
particular, for cyclists.
When on the road, drive with due care and attention,
always travelling in the direction of the traffic,
obeying traffic signs and signals and give way to
pedestrians who are crossing at junctions or
pedestrian crossings. Keep a special look out for
children crossing roads because they may lack the
skills and experience to negotiate traffic safely.
Remember that, in comparison with the majority of
other vehicles on the road, a Class 3 vehicle is not
powerful or conspicuous. As a Class 3 vehicle driver,
you are often in a similarly vulnerable position to
cyclists - especially at roundabouts and junctions.
Direction indicators must always be used to indicate
manoeuvres on the road.
Always use the front and rear lights in the dark
or when visibility is poor due to adverse weather conditions.
The vehicle's horn should not be used when the
vehicle is stationary (unless there is danger due to
another moving vehicle) or between 11.30 at night
and 07.00 in the morning. When the vehicle is
moving, the horn should be used to warn other road
users that you are there - it should not be used as a rebuke.
Watch out for obstructions in the road ahead, such
as drains, pot-holes and parked cars. When passing
parked cars, watch out for doors being opened in
your path or the vehicle moving off without indicating.
WHAT 'RULES OF THE ROAD' SHOULD I
FOLLOW?
ON
FOOTWAYS
ON
THE ROAD
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