It is important to note that, in Southern Africa, all vehicles are driven on the left hand side of the road.
Procedure at a 4 way stop
- If you are the only vehicle approaching the stop street, stop and make sure that there is no oncoming traffic before you proceed.
- If there is another vehicle already at the stop street, it has the right of way.
- If you stop at the same time as another vehicle, common courtesy applies and either vehicle may proceed first.
- Always ensure that your vehicle comes to a complete stop before you proceed.
Procedure at a traffic light
- If the light is green, you may proceed. It is always advisable to slow down at a green light and check for approaching traffic.
- If you are turning right and the light is green, the approaching traffic has right of way. Wait for the approaching traffic to pass before you proceed.
- If you are turning left and the light is green, you may proceed.
- If the traffic light turns amber, slow down and stop.
Identifying arrows at a traffic light
- A flashing green arrow indicates you may turn in the direction indicated.
- A flashing red arrow on your left indicates that you may turn if no other traffic is approaching.
- A steady red or green arrow indicates that you may proceed with caution.
- When traffic lights are out of order, please treat the intersection as a four way stop.
Approaching a traffic circle
- Always yield to the right at a traffic circle.
- Vehicles already in the traffic circle and those vehicles entering the circle on your right have the right of way.
- Proceed with caution only once all vehicles on your right have passed.
- Note that all vehicles already in the circle have right of way.
Parking
It is illegal to park a vehicle on the opposite side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
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