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Maldives DRIVING rules and Sign Boards

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  • What is the Maximum speed limit of Motor Car and Motorcycle?

Motor car limit 30 Km/h and Motorcycle Limit is 25 Km/h

 

  • If the traffic signal is "RED"?

Vehicles should not pass the light and wait behind the stop line.

 

  • Parking Mosques, Gates, Garages, Houses ,Warehouses and Maldives green zone eg military headquarters in Maldives ?

Strictly prohibited to park.

 

  • When crossing an intersection or going around a "Round about”?

It is prohibited to overtake another vehicle.

 

  • The "NON STOP" box drawn on the road defines?

Vehicles should not Stop or Park inside that box.

 

  • Moving along a road, The driver must:

Pay attention that a pedestrian walking on the pavement might suddenly steps

on to the road.

 

  • What If the Traffic Signal is "GREEN"?

Vehicles can proceed.

 

  • The horn of a vehicle should be used only when:

If it is an absolute necessary to warn others of a dangerous situation.

 

  • A Vehicle that is going to turn either left or right should:

Give the right side of way to vehicles that are going straight ahead.

 

  • If a vehicle changes its speed or switches from one side to another or stops:

It is a safety procedure to look through the rear mirror to see the vehicles

coming from the behind

 

  • While turning a round:

Give way to the right side and keep the signal on while turning a round.

 

  • The vehicles which is behind another driving vehicle should:

Keep enough distance between one another, in case the vehicle in front has to

stop suddenly.

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  • A vehicle approaching an intersection (cross roads) should:

Give right of way to the vehicle approaching from a wider road.

 

  • If Driver wants to answer the mobile phone he should:

Stop the vehicle on a side of the road.

 

  • While Loading cargo on to lorries or pickups:

Should not be loaded with cargo length exceeding ½ the cargo deck.

 

  • A vehicle should be over taken only when:

Driver indicates left signal and overtake by right side of the vehicle.

 

  • Before a vehicle is about to reverse:

The driver should make sure that there are no people or other vehicles parked

or driving behind the vehicle.

 

  • Driving or Parking a Pavement is:

Strictly prohibited.

 

  • In case of witnessing a traffic accident:

Notify vehicles are coming from behind and move straight slowly.

 

  • When driving on a motor cycle, it is important to:

Have a mirror and adjust to view the behind.

 

  • Use of Motor cycle mirror is:

To see behind.

 

  • While driving a two-wheel vehicle (Motor cycles):

Driver should not carry anything.

 

  • Vehicle mirror should adjust:

Clear view of its behind.

 

  • It is compulsory to have:

Motor cycle mirror.

 

  • While driving a rainy day:

Vehicles should be more cautious for other vehicles and pedestrians.

 

  • While driving a behind of heavy vehicles like Trucks or Trailers:

Behind vehicles should leave enough space and wait where in front vehicles

mirror can see it.

 

  • If in front vehicles headlight is annoying:

Apply signal and stop immediately.

 

  • Maximum waiting period of zebra line is:

Till people cross the line.

 

  • While driving a Market or Crowded area:

Drivers should be more cautious that people right cross suddenly.

 

  • Best method of using brakes are:

Use it slowly.

 

  • What does it mean if driver apply brakes while turning a road

Vehicle might go out of control.

 

  • While driving a 4 wheel vehicles on a narrow road:

4 wheel vehicles should be cautious for 2 wheel vehicles.

 

  • If People are waiting at zebra cross:

Vehicles should quietly wait till pedestrians pass.

 

  • If roads are wet and water on the road:

To reduce chances of hydroplaning, drivers should slow down.

 

  • While waiting at Zebra cross, drivers:

Should not do anything till pedestrians cross the line.

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No changes to last sign.

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Motorcycle and Auto cycles are allowed to enter but other

vehicles are not allowed enter

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4 Wheel vehicles are not allowed to enter

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Vehicles are not allowed to take left U turn

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Left, Front and Behind Driving vehicles needs to stop

and Right lane vehicles are allowed to drive

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For Any reason vehicles are not allowed to park

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Turning right is not allowed

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Front and behind driving vehicles needs to stop and

vertical lane left and right side vehicles can proceed

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Vehicles are not allowed to enter.

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Vehicles are not allowed to take left U turn

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Vehicles are not allowed to wait for any reason.

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This area is reserved for children.

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Vehicles are not allowed to take left U turn

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