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
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If the traffic signal is "RED"?
Vehicles should not pass the light and wait behind the stop line.
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Parking Mosques, Gates, Garages, Houses ,Warehouses and Maldives green zone eg military headquarters in Maldives ?
Strictly prohibited to park.
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When crossing an intersection or going around a "Round about”?
It is prohibited to overtake another vehicle.
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The "NON STOP" box drawn on the road defines?
Vehicles should not Stop or Park inside that box.
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Moving along a road, The driver must:
Pay attention that a pedestrian walking on the pavement might suddenly steps
on to the road.
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What If the Traffic Signal is "GREEN"?
Vehicles can proceed.
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The horn of a vehicle should be used only when:
If it is an absolute necessary to warn others of a dangerous situation.
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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.
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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
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While turning a round:
Give way to the right side and keep the signal on while turning a round.
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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.
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If Driver wants to answer the mobile phone he should:
Stop the vehicle on a side of the road.
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While Loading cargo on to lorries or pickups:
Should not be loaded with cargo length exceeding ½ the cargo deck.
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A vehicle should be over taken only when:
Driver indicates left signal and overtake by right side of the vehicle.
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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.
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Driving or Parking a Pavement is:
Strictly prohibited.
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In case of witnessing a traffic accident:
Notify vehicles are coming from behind and move straight slowly.
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When driving on a motor cycle, it is important to:
Have a mirror and adjust to view the behind.
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Use of Motor cycle mirror is:
To see behind.
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While driving a two-wheel vehicle (Motor cycles):
Driver should not carry anything.
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Vehicle mirror should adjust:
Clear view of its behind.
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It is compulsory to have:
Motor cycle mirror.
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While driving a rainy day:
Vehicles should be more cautious for other vehicles and pedestrians.
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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.
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If in front vehicles headlight is annoying:
Apply signal and stop immediately.
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Maximum waiting period of zebra line is:
Till people cross the line.
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While driving a Market or Crowded area:
Drivers should be more cautious that people right cross suddenly.
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Best method of using brakes are:
Use it slowly.
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What does it mean if driver apply brakes while turning a road
Vehicle might go out of control.
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While driving a 4 wheel vehicles on a narrow road:
4 wheel vehicles should be cautious for 2 wheel vehicles.
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If People are waiting at zebra cross:
Vehicles should quietly wait till pedestrians pass.
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If roads are wet and water on the road:
To reduce chances of hydroplaning, drivers should slow down.
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While waiting at Zebra cross, drivers:
Should not do anything till pedestrians cross the line.
No changes to last sign.
Motorcycle and Auto cycles are allowed to enter but other
vehicles are not allowed enter
4 Wheel vehicles are not allowed to enter
Vehicles are not allowed to take left U turn
Left, Front and Behind Driving vehicles needs to stop
and Right lane vehicles are allowed to drive
For Any reason vehicles are not allowed to park
Turning right is not allowed
Front and behind driving vehicles needs to stop and
vertical lane left and right side vehicles can proceed
Vehicles are not allowed to enter.
Vehicles are not allowed to take left U turn
Vehicles are not allowed to wait for any reason.
This area is reserved for children.
Vehicles are not allowed to take left U turn