Public transport

Try to give way to buses and public light buses waiting to move out from stops or stands if you can do so safely.

Do not drive on tram only lane (see page 127 for the road marking). Try to give way to trams, particularly at junctions. Give trams plenty of room - they cannot change direction to avoid you.

Taxis and public light buses

In the urban areas, taxis and public light buses make up a large part of the traffic. They have to pick up or set down passengers frequently, therefore they may stop suddenly or cut across traffic lanes. You should allow room for a taxi or public light bus to move or stop unexpectedly, without having to brake suddenly yourself.

Large vehicles

Large vehicles, especially if they are long or articulated, cannot always keep within traffic lanes when turning. The drivers of large vehicles also have a restricted view to the rear and to the left of their vehicles.

When turning at junctions, large vehicles may need more room to manoeuvre and may not be able to adhere to the advice given in this chapter. A large vehicle may move to the right first when turning left, and sometimes it may even move into the adjacent right lane or use the full width of the roadway.

When turning, the rear end of a long vehicle or trailer may swing into your path - the rear end may swing out to the left if the vehicle is turning right. The rear of the vehicle may not follow the same path as the front of the vehicle. Keep clear of large vehicles when they are turning.

Drivers of large vehicles may find it difficult to cross or turn right onto a dual carriageway without stopping in the gap in the central reservation. If a long vehicle has to stop in a gap that is too short, part of the vehicle will block wholly or partly some of the traffic lanes of the dual carriageway.

If you are at the rear left of a large vehicle, because of the limited view, the driver of the large vehicle may not be able to see you - the vehicle on the left and to the rear on the left. You should look out for the vehicle turning or changing lanes. If you get so close, you may not even see the driver's warning signals.

At all times give large vehicles plenty of room to manoeuvre and be ready to stop. Do not overtake on the left particularly at junctions - including the approach and exit - or when the vehicle is slowing down - the driver may be slowing down to turn left across your path. The larger and longer the vehicle, the greater the hazards.

In urban areas access by large vehicles may be made difficult or impossible by parked or stopped vehicles. Park your vehicle at a suitable parking place so as not to obstruct the passage of all types of vehicles.