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| Drive on the Left |
Single Track Roads |
| Every year we have a number of road accidents caused by visitors
straying to the wrong side of the road. This usually happens after a momentary
lapse in concentration and, needless to say, the consequences of such an action
can be fatal. |
To help you to remember to drive on the left,
arrows have been painted on some roads.
When driving you must remain alert at all times as you are responsible for
the safety of your passengers and other road users. |
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| Do not be distracted by your passengers or the scenery. |
| Remember to stop the car if you become tired. Involve your passengers
in the drive. Encourage them to look out for danger. |
| Remember to drive on the left particularly when:
- starting off from the side of the road
- turning from one road to another
- travelling on a road with little traffic
- using a roundabout
- using passing places on single track roads
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| Single Track Roads |
Drive on the
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| Single track roads are, at many points,
only wide enough for one vehicle. Stop in a Passing Place on your left
to allow approaching traffic to pass. |
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Parking places are usually
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less often,
like this . . .
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Also, do not hold up following traffic. Stop in a
Passing Place on your left to allow them to overtake. |
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| Be prepared to give way to traffic coming
uphill. |
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Important . . . if the Passing Place is on your right,
wait opposite to allow traffic to pass. You must stay on the left and
not cross to a Passing Place on your right. |
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If you are overtaking a vehicle that has stopped in a Passing Place, look out for approaching
traffic.
- do not park in Passing Places
- look out for cyclists and pedestrians
- watch out for animals on all unfenced roads, particularly deer
and sheep.
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| If you need any further information when you arrive, please
do not hesitate to visit a local police station. Officers of the Northern
Constabulary will be glad to assist. |
| We would like to thank the Scottish
Road Safety Campaign, and Argyle
and Bute Council, on whose leaflet this page is based. |
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