Do not use a mobile phone or smoke, and switch off the engine.

Do not brake suddenly or speed up. Ease off gradually to let the driver overtake, and leave more room ahead.

Switch off the radio and lower a window, so you can hear what is behind you.

Often caused by under-inflated tyres. Check tyre pressures, including the spare, every week.

Only for vehicles displaying a valid disabled parking label, used by the label holder.

When you brake hard enough to lock the wheels, ABS stops them locking so you can still steer. Keep firm pressure; do not pump the pedal.

Only in heavy fog or other very poor visibility. Otherwise they dazzle others.

Signal only after you have passed the junction, or others may think you are turning into it.

1st gear.

It tells others what you intend to do; it does not give you the right of way.