The traffic rules describe how a road user must act on the public road, which includes obligations but also advice on how to drive sensibly and safely. All road users must know and apply the traffic rules.
To improve the safety of the passengers and the driver, there are a number of safety systems in your vehicle. Below you will find the most important ones.
The lights on a vehicle have different functions and are an important part of road safety. The lights of your vehicle improve visibility at night. They also ensure that other road users can better see the presence, position, size and direction of your vehicle.
The dipped beam is used to illuminate the road without dazzling other road users, they illuminate the road to about 30 meters. The red tail lights also illuminate when the dipped beam is switched on. The low beam is the standard lighting that you have to use when it gets dark.
The high beam is used to illuminate the road so that you can see further, it provides a clear view to about 100 meters. Because the high beam emits a very bright light, it can blind other road users. You may not use the driving beam if you drive behind another road user or when approaching an oncoming vehicle.
The fog light may be used in bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, or snow. The fog light can dazzle other road users, so use it only in bad weather. Not all cars are equipped with fog lights, so they are not required to use.
The fog light may be used in bad weather conditions such as heavy rain, fog, or snow. The fog light can dazzle other road users, so use it only in bad weather. Not all cars are equipped with fog lights, so they are not required to use.
The sidelights are used to be better seen by other road users.
The turn signals are flashing lights on the left and right front and rear of the vehicle. Sometimes also on the sides or on the side mirrors of a vehicle. They are used to indicate the direction to other road users when turning or changing lanes.
With most vehicles you can blink the four direction indicators simultaneously. These are the warning lights, they may only be used to warn other road users of a hazard.
There are various symbols/lights on the dashboard of your vehicle, they give information or warn about the condition of your vehicle.
This symbol is used to indicate anti-theft system.
This symbol is used to indicate that the brakes are worn.
This symbol is used to indicate the diesel particulate filter.
This symbol is used to indicate the engine temperature.
This symbol is used to indicate the preheating.
This symbol is used to indicate low tire pressure.
This symbol is used to indicate windshield washer fluid.
Anyone who participates in a passenger car in traffic must always wear the seatbelt or be protected by an adapted and approved security system, such as a carrycot or child seat.
The driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt.
Seatbelt
A child restraint system is a seat designed specifically to protect children from injury or death during vehicle collisions. Most commonly these seats are purchased and installed by car owners, but car manufacturers may integrate them directly into their vehicle's design and generally are required to provide anchors and ensure seat belt compatibility.
The seatbelt is designed for adults, therefore children must be transported in a child seat.
The airbag is inflated very quickly with a collision or heavy impact. The airbag forms a protective cushion and helps the passengers against injuries.
Airbag
You must always share the road with others. The more distance you keep between yourself and everyone else, the more time you have to react. The space between vehicles is essential for driving safe and smooth.
Tailgating means that the following distance is to short.
The two-second rule is the recommended distance between vehicles in traffic.
Vehicle inspection is a procedure mandated by national or subnational governments in many countries, in which a vehicle is inspected to ensure that it conforms to regulations governing safety, emissions, or both. Inspection can be required at various times, e.g., periodically or on the transfer of title to a vehicle.
The technical inspection of vehicles has a positive impact on road safety and the environment.
The inspection takes place in an inspection center.
Newer vehicles are usually equipped with an 'Antilock Braking System' (abs). Refer to your vehicle manual for more information on how to use abs. The abs system ensures that you can stop the vehicle without slipping. The abs system comes into operation when you have to stop very quickly and press the brake pedal hard.
If there is a problem with abs, a warning light will illuminate.
Abs
The 'Electronic Stability Program' (esp) helps the driver to control the vehicle when it is in a critical situation. A microcomputer checks the signals from the esp sensors and checks 25 times per second whether the driver's steering input matches the actual direction in which the vehicle is traveling. When the vehicle is moving in a different direction, esp detects the critical situation and reacts immediately. It uses the vehicle's braking system to stabilize the vehicle. Esp will brake the wheels individually so that the vehicle is stabilized and steered in the right direction.
Esp will brake the wheels individually, stabilizing the vehicle and steer it in the right direction.
Esp
A Global Positioning System, also known as gps, is a system designed to help navigate on the Earth, in the air, and on water.
If you use your smartphone as a GPS, make sure you also have a holder so that it is not too distracting.
Some vehicles have GPS built into the dashboard, sometimes you need to update these systems manually.
A motorcycle helmet is a type of helmet used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety – to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury and saving the rider's life. Some helmets provide additional conveniences, such as ventilation, face shields, ear protection, intercom.
Drivers of mopeds and motorcycles are obliged to wear a helmet.
A bicycle helmet is not mandatory, but it is much safer.
The safety signs are often used in companies or factories to provide information about safety.
This safety sign indicates the direction of an emergency exit.
Safety signs can impose an order, such as the mandatory wearing of protection.
Wear high visibility clothing.
Warning for high voltage.
No fire.
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