Ciara Geraghty

Rules of the Road


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      First published in Great Britain by HarperCollinsPublishers 2019

      Copyright © Ciara Geraghty 2019

      Cover design by Claire Ward © HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd 2019

      Cover illustration © Andrew Davidson/The Artworks

      Chapter-heading lines taken from Rules of the Road RSA Rule Book © March 2015

      Reprinted by permission of the Road Safety Authority

      Ciara Geraghty asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

      A catalogue copy of this book is available from the British Library.

      This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

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      Source ISBN: 9780008320676

      Ebook Edition © May 2019 ISBN: 9780008320683

      Version: 2019-04-01

       Dedication

      For my mother, Breda

      who gave me roots to grow.

      And wings to fly.

      Contents

       Cover

       Title page

       Chapter 10: Be particularly careful of features that may hinder your view of the road ahead.

       Chapter 11: Always check your blind spot.

       Chapter 12: You should check your mirrors regularly to observe what is going on behind your vehicle.

       Chapter 13: Never drive if you are fighting sleep.

       Chapter 14: Detours should be clearly marked to aid the flow of traffic.

       Chapter 15: If you are towing another vehicle, make sure the tow bar is strong enough.

       Chapter 16: Before you start to manoeuvre, you must exercise due care and attention.

       Chapter 17: Even with the best headlights, you can see less at night than during the day.

       Chapter 18: It is advisable to drive your vehicle in a defensive manner. Be prepared to stop, sound the horn and brake.

       Chapter 19: Tired drivers are a major road safety risk.

       Chapter 20: If you approach a Stop sign, you must stop completely.

       Chapter 21: You should always take the prevailing road conditions into account.

       Chapter 22: Drivers are expected to have the ability to foresee and react to hazards.

       Chapter 23: What to do if you are dazzled by another vehicle’s headlights: Slow down and stop if necessary.

       Chapter 24: When approaching a toll, reduce your speed appropriately.

       Chapter 25: Avoid using personal entertainment systems which can distract you, and may prove dangerous.

       Chapter 26: If another driver is attempting to provoke you, don’t react.

       Chapter 27: If you find yourself driving against the flow of traffic, pull in immediately