Maryland Driver's Handbook 2026

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Administrator, MDOT MVA Administrator’s Message Dear Future Driver: You are about to take steps to get a Maryland driver’s license. This is an exciting time for any new driver! It is important to remember that driving is a privilege, and you play a part in making sure that everyone stays safe on our roads. There are many important things to know – this manual is your guide. Be the Driver Who Saves Lives As you travel Maryland’s roads, you will come across drivers who are different ages and have different skill levels. But we all have one thing in common: a responsibility to each other to Be the Driver Who Saves Lives. That means keeping yourself and others safe on the road. As a new driver, it is very important to: • Take your time. • Understand the rules of the road. • Listen and learn from your teachers and instructors. • Treat other drivers and passengers with respect. Like any other new skill you are learning, you will get better at driving with more experience on different roads, under different conditions, and in different environments. For example, driving in bad weather, in heavy traffic, and at different times of day. Each of us is responsible every time we get behind the wheel to: • Drive sober. • Pay attention. • Wear a seat belt. It is up to you to make safe choices behind the wheel. Unfortunately, every day, thousands of drivers decide to drive distracted or impaired, speed, or take their aggression out on other people on the road. This puts themselves anad others at risk. We all need to look out for each other. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is committed to driver safety. Our goal is to reach zero fatalities (no deaths) on Maryland’s roads, because even one life lost is one too many. After reading this manual, test your understanding of the rules of the road by taking our Online Driver Test Tutorial. It is located on the MVA website, mva.maryland.gov/drivers. We look forward to serving you. Stay safe, • Follow speed limits. • Look twice for motorcycles. • Share the road with pedestrians (people who are walking) and bicyclists. Table of Contents Section 1: Driving Tests Requirements 7 A. Vision Screening ............................................................ 7 B. Knowledge Test ............................................................. 7 C. Driving Skills Test ............................................................ 7 D. Reportable Medical Conditions ................................ 8 Section 2: Licensing Requirements and Process 9 A. Rookie Driver/Graduated Licensing System .......................................................... 9 B. Learner’s Instructional Permit ...................................... 9 C. Provisional License ......................................................... 10 D. Driver’s License ............................................................... 11 E. Co-Signer of Minor’s Application for a License ..... 11 F. Co-Signer Cancellation of a Minor’s License ............................................................ 11 G. Out-of-Country Licenses .............................................. 11 H. Equity for All Customers................................................ 12 Section 3: Basic Driving 13 A. Drive Defensively ........................................................... 13 B. Right-of-Way .................................................................. 13 C. Understanding Vehicle Speed .................................... 14 D. Following Distance ........................................................ 15 E. Stopping Distance ......................................................... 15 F. Lane Driving .................................................................... 15 G. Turning .............................................................................. 15 H. U-turn................................................................................ 15 I. Passing ............................................................................. 16 J. General Parking Rules .................................................. 16 Section 4: Signs, Signals and Pavement Markings 17 A. Traffic Signals ................................................................. 17 Vehicle Signals ............................................................... 17 Crosswalk Signals ......................................................... 19 B. Traffic Signs ..................................................................... 20 Colors & Shapes ........................................................... 20 Regulatory Signs ............................................................ 21 Warning Signs ............................................................... 22 Other Traffic Sign Types ............................................... 23 C. Pavement Markings ...................................................... 24 Types of Line Markings................................................. 24 Other Pavement Markings........................................... 25 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pavement Markings ........... 25 Section 5: Driving Situations and Conditions 27 A. Driving in Reduced Visibility......................................... 27 B. Driving at Night.............................................................. 27 C. Driving in Fog.................................................................. 28 D. Driving in Inclement Weather...................................... 28 E. Skidding........................................................................... 29 F. Hydroplaning ................................................................. 29 G. Highway-Railroad Crossings ...................................... 30 H. Work Zone Safety ......................................................... 30 I. Traffic Circles (Roundabouts) ...................................... 31 J. Interstate Driving and Limited Access Highways .... 31 K. Funeral Processions ....................................................... 32 L. Slow Moving Vehicles.................................................. 32 Section 6: Dangerous Driving Behaviors 33 A. Alcohol, Drugs and Driving ......................................... 33 B. Aggressive Driving and Road Rage ......................... 34 C. Distracted Driving .......................................................... 34 D. Drowsy Driving ............................................................... 35 Section 7: Sharing the Road 37 A. Pedestrian Right-of-Way .............................................. 37 B. Emergency Vehicles ...................................................... 37 C. Large Trucks and Buses ................................................ 37 D. School Buses .................................................................. 38 E. Motorcycles ................................................................... 39 F. Bicycles ............................................................................ 39 G. Mopeds and Scooters ................................................. 41 H. Understanding Vehicle Technologies ........................ 41 Section 8: Crashes and Traffic Stops 43 A. Crashes ............................................................................ 43 B. Roadside Emergencies ................................................ 44 C. Traffic Stops .................................................................... 44 D. Move Over Law ............................................................ 45 Section 9: Other Restrictions, Violations and Penalties 47 A. Restrictions ....................................................................... 47 B. Drug and Alcohol Test – Implied Consent .............. 47 C. Obtaining a False or Forged Identification Card, Driver’s License or Learner’s Instructional Permit ...... 48 D. Administrative Actions ................................................... 48 E. Penalties ........................................................................... 49 F. Use of Disability Parking Spaces, License Plates and Placards .................................................................. 49 Section 10: Other Important Information 51 A. Medical Conditions to Report to MVA..................... 51 B. Supervising Driver – Requirements and Responsibilities................................................................ 51 C. Organ Donor ................................................................. 51 D. Register to Vote .............................................................. 52 E. Insurance Requirements................................................ 52 F. Seat Belt Law.................................................................. 52 G. Child Safety Seats ......................................................... 52 H. Air Bags ........................................................................... 52 I. Braking with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .......... 52 J. Wearing of Headsets, Earphones and Earplugs Prohibited......................................................................... 53 K. Parallel Parking ............................................................... 53 L. Pull-In Parking, Back-In Parking, and Three-Point Turn .................................................................................. 53 M. Rules and Tips for Bicyclists.......................................... 53 N. Electric Low Speed Vehicles (Definitions) ............... 54 Meet the drivers who are saving lives in Maryland. Caucasian male Latin Male Latin female Asian female Caucasian male Latin Male Latin female Asian female Caucasian male Latin Male Latin female Asian female Caucasian male Latin Male Latin female Asian female Bar tender African American Male Caucasian female Bar tender African American Male Caucasian female Throughout the manual, our “Be the Driver” mascots will tell you about Maryland’s safe driving campaigns, and provide important safety tips! For more information on the “Be the Driver” campaign, visit: ZeroDeathsMD.gov. 7 You must get a driver’s license before driving a motor vehicle. Cars, vans, and pick-up trucks are examples of motor vehicles. To get a driver’s license, you must take and pass some tests. These tests are called licensing requirements. Licensing requirements include a: • Vision screening. • Knowledge test. • Driving skills test. Some people may have to meet other requirements to show that they can drive safely. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will let you know if you must meet other requirements. A Vision Screening A vision screening tests how well you can see. The MVA or your eye doctor can do the screening. To qualify for a driver’s license, the applicant must have: • Binocular vision. • Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye. • A continuous field of vision of at least 140 degrees. The MVA or your eye doctor can explain what this means. They can tell you if you meet these requirements. If you need glasses or contact lenses to meet these requirements, you must always wear them when you drive. Your license will say that. There is additional information on the MVA website for people who do not meet the vision requirements. B Knowledge Test The knowledge test checks to see if you know about: • Motor vehicle laws. • Safe driving practices. • Traffic signs. This manual includes all the information you will be tested on. You take the knowledge test at an MVA location. There are 25 questions on the test. You will have 20 minutes to take the test. See Section 2.A. if you need special accommodations. There is an Online Driver Test Tutorial on the MVA’s website. The tutorial has practice questions that help you get ready for the knowledge test. You should also study all the information in this manual to help you pass the knowledge test. C Driving Skills Test The driving test is how the MVA checks to see that you have the skills to drive safely and responsibly. The test includes driving on public roads and a special course at the testing location. You must make an appointment to take the driver’s skills test. To make an appointment, you can: • Visit mva.maryland.gov and click on “Make an Appointment,” or • Call 410-768- 7000 or 1-800-492-4575 (TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing). SECTION 1: Driving Tests Requirements 8 You take the driving skills test using a vehicle you bring to the test. It must meet the following requirements for you to use it for the test: • The vehicle must have up-to-date license plates and registration. • You must have proof that the vehicle is insured. The vehicle must be: • Safe to drive. • Have no cracks or other things on the windshield that could affect your ability to see. • Have at least a half tank of gas. A “supervising driver” must come with you to the test site. Section 10 of this manual explains who supervising drivers are. Only you and the person giving you the test are allowed in the vehicle during the test. An interpreter that the MVA approves can also be in the car if you need one. To help keep you and MVA employees healthy and safe: • We encourage you to keep air flowing in the vehicle during the test. For example, by opening the windows. The person giving you the test may suggest other things. • You can wear a mask during the test if you want. • If you are not feeling well, you should reschedule your appointment. D Reportable Medical Conditions You must let the MVA know if you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive. State law requires this. See Section10 for a list of medical conditions you must report, and when to report them. Did you know highway workers remove over two million pounds of litter from state roads each year? Fines for littering can cost up to $1500 or 30 days in prison 9 This section explains what you must do to get a Maryland driver’s license. The information is for people who want a “noncommercial driver’s” license. A noncommercial driver’s license allows you to drive regular vehicles like cars, pickup trucks, and vans. It is also called a Class C driver’s license. To start the process, make an appointment to visit any MVA branch. When you apply, you must bring: A document (record) that proves your age. This must include your full name. Examples are your birth certificate or passport. • A document that proves your lawful status (for anyone born outside of the United States). • Your Social Security Number (SSN), or proof that you are not eligible for a SSN. • Two documents that prove that you live in Maryland. You must bring original documents or copies certified by the agency that provided them to you. The MVA will not accept photocopies, notarized copies, or documents with changed or erased information. Please visit our website for a complete list of the documents the MVA accepts. A Rookie Driver/Graduated Licensing System The process you go through to get a noncommercial driver’s license is called the Rookie Driver/Graduated Driver Licensing System (GLS). You go through the GLS process if you have never had a driver’s license before. It applies to people of all ages who are eligible to apply for a driver’s license. You start by getting a Learner’s Instructional Permit and then a Provisional License. These steps give you driving experience before “graduating” to a Driver’s License. Keep reading to learn more. B Learner’s Instructional Permit If you have never had a noncommercial, driver’s license you must get a Type 1 Learner’s Instructional Permit. The Permit lasts up to 2 years. You must pass a vision screening and knowledge test to get the Permit. If you already have a driver’s license and want a different class of driver’s license, you must apply for a Type 2 Learner’s Instructional Permit. You must be at least 16 years and 6 months old. The Type 2 Learner’s Instructional Permit lasts for up to 180 days. You can take the driving test for a full license once you have had this Permit for at least 14 days. The amount of time you must have a Learner’s Instructional Permit before you are eligible for a Provisional License depends on your age. People who apply for a permit are called “applicants.” Applicants younger than 25: • Must be at least 15 years and 9 months old. • If under age 18, your parent or legal guardian must co-sign the application. • If under age 16, you must provide a completed Learner’s Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300). While you have your Learner’s Instructional Permit, you must: • Complete the Maryland Driver Education Program. It helps new drivers learn information and skills needed to drive a motor vehicle. The MVA website lists driver’s education schools approved to teach this program. AND SECTION 2: Licensing Requirements and Process 10 • Practice driving at least 60 hours with a supervising driver. These are called practice hours. At least 10 practice hours must occur during the period beginning 30 minutes before sunset and ending 30 minutes after sunrise. AND • Keep a Practice and Skills Log to record your practice hours. You can find the Practice and Skills Log on the MVA website. Applicants 25 years old and older: While you have your Learner’s Instructional Permit, you must: • Complete the Maryland Driver Education Program. AND • Complete at least 14 practice hours with a supervising driver. At least 3 practice hours must occur during the period beginning 30 minutes before sunset and ending 30 minutes after sunrise. AND • Keep a Practice and Skills Log to record you practice hours. The Practice and Skills Log is on the MVA website. You must have your permit for at least 45 days before the you are eligible for a Provisional License. Violations In some situations, you must have your permit longer before being eligible for a Provisional License: • At any age, if you have been convicted of or given a Probation Before Judgement (PBJ) for a moving violation, you must hold the Learner’s Instructional Permit at least 9 months following the most recent date you were convicted of or granted a PBJ for a moving violation. This also applies if you have been suspended for any reason. You must meet the rest of the GLS requirements described above before you are eligible to take a skills driving test. • If you are under age 18, you must hold the Permit for at least 9 months without a violation before being eligible for a Provisional License. • If you are age 18 with a high school diploma or GED, or age 19 to 24, you must hold the Permit for at least 3 months without a violation before being eligible for a Provisional License. C Provisional License A Provisional Driver’s License is issued to new drivers who have never held a driver’s license. It permits you to drive without supervision but with restrictions. Restrictions are things like no passengers and no driving at night. You have a Provisional Driver’s License for at least 18 months before being eligible for a regular Driver’s License. If you want to graduate from a Learner’s Instructional Permit to a Provisional License, you must: • Have successfully completed a Maryland approved driver education program. • Have a valid, unexpired Learner’s Instructional Permit. • Hold a Learner’s Instructional Permit without violations for the amount of time described above. • Not be convicted of any moving violations or have been granted probation before judgment for any moving violations during time described above. • Submit a completed and signed Practice and Skills Log. This must show that you completed at least 60 practice hours driving with a supervising driver (14 if you are 25 or older). • Successfully pass the driving skills test. 11 D Driver’s License A Driver’s License is the last stage of the Graduated Driver Licensing System. To be eligible for a Driver’s License, you must: • Be at least 18 years of age. • Have had a Provisional License for at least 18 months. • Have not been convicted of any moving violations or have been granted probation before judgment for any moving violations within the past 18 months. When you have met all these requirements, the MVA will automatically switch your Provisional License to a Driver’s License. A card showing the switch will be mailed to you. You must carry the card with your Provisional License. E Co-Signer of Minor’s Application for a License If you are younger than 18 years old, you are a minor. Minors must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign their application. That means you both sign it. You must provide proof that they are your parent or guardian. Examples of proof are: • An original or certified birth certificate with your parent’s name, or • Court documents showing legal guardianship. If you are married and your husband or wife is 18 or older, they can co-sign. You must provide proof that you are married. If you do not have a parent, legal guardian or spouse, a responsible adult may co-sign if you are under 18. An adult employer is one example. In this case, you will need to provide proof like your parents’ death certificates or proof of emancipation. Emancipation means a court has decided that a minor is no longer under their parents’ control. F Co-Signer Cancellation of a Minor’s License The co-signer may cancel a minor’s license by submitting a written request to the MVA’s Administrative Adjudication Division. Your license remains cancelled until you reach the age of 18, unless a co-signer co-signs a new application for you. They must meet the qualifications described above. G Out-of-Country Licenses If you have a license from another country, you must successfully complete the following to get a Maryland license: • Vision screening. • Knowledge test. • Driving skills test. • A three-hour roadway safety driving education program approved by the MVA. You can find a list of these on the MVA website. If your license from another country is not in English, you must also: • Have an International License, or • Have your license translated into English. Document translations must be prepared by (and on the letterhead of): • An MVA approved provider or court translator, OR • The embassy of the country of origin. 12 These documents must contain the: • Typed/printed name of the translator, AND • Telephone number, AND • Signature of the translator. H Equity for All Customers For Foreign Language Customers The MVA offers several documents and tests in other languages for customers who need that. If you have difficulty communicating in English, you may be able to use an interpreter when you visit the MVA, especially when taking the knowledge test or driving test. If we offer the knowledge test in the language that you speak, you must take it at least 5 times before using an interpreter. You can find a list of approved interpreters on our website. NOTE: The MVA does not charge a fee for using an interpreter. However, you will have to pay the interpreter for their services. If you have an interpreter and/or translator when you visit the MVA, they must show a valid photo identification card (either a state driver’s license or identification card) before providing on-site interpretation and/or translation services. MVA staff will confirm that the interpreter/translator is on our approved list. NOTE: Interpreters providing services for knowledge/skills testing may not provide other services to the customer being tested. For example, they cannot certify residence, conduct the business of a driving school, or issue lease/ rental agreements. For Customers with Disabilities The MVA provides accommodations to its customers with disabilities taking the knowledge and driver’s skills tests. This includes: • Additional time for test taking. • Sign language support (American Sign Language and Certified Deaf Interpreters) • Oral testing. • Screen Readers. • Headphones. • Visual Aids. MVA provides accommodations based on each person’s needs. Please contact customer service at: feedback.mva.maryland.gov Developmental Disability Disclosure Card If you have a developmental disability, you can choose to carry a Developmental Disability Disclosure Card with your license. It is a blue card the size of a driver’s license. It includes space to provide details about your disability, how best to communicate with you, and other information you may want to share with law enforcement. Carrying a Developmental Disability Disclosure Card is voluntary – you decide if you want one. You or your parent or guardian can get a card by visiting the information desk at any MVA location. MVA will NOT ask you to provide information or documentation about your disability to get this card. 13 Before you drive: • You and your vehicle should be in good condition to drive. • You must have a valid Learner’s Permit or driver’s license, and vehicle registration card with you. • You should adjust your seat and mirrors, and • You should make sure you and all passengers are wearing a seat belt. A Drive Defensively A basic rule of driving is that, at all times, the driver should control the vehicle to avoid a crash. When you drive a motor vehicle, you are responsible for operating it safely. This will reduce risks for yourself, your passengers, and others using the road. Visual Search/Driver Awareness You must make constant decisions to be a safe driver. To do this, you must know what is happening around your vehicle at all times. Constantly observing your surroundings helps you to see problems that may cause you to change speed or change lanes. This includes watching the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle. By searching ahead and being ready to change speed or change lanes, you can drive more safely and have time to identify risks. This is called defensive driving. Risk Management Operating a motor vehicle is a risky activity. Consider the following steps to manage risk and be a safe and responsible driver: • Adjust your speed, position, and direction to respond to road conditions. • Keep control of your vehicle. • Increase the time you have to respond to what is happening around you. • Let other drivers know what you plan to do by using turn signals, etc. • Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and other people using the road. • Do not assume that other drivers will do what they are supposed to do. • Always be careful. B Right-of-Way Right-of-way rules help keep everyone on the road safe. These rules state when you should “yield the right-of-way” to others. Yielding the right-of-way means letting other vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians move ahead of you or cross the road in front of you. It means letting them go first. Although the rules state who should yield the right-of-way in different situations, never assume you automatically have the right-of-way (the right to go first). You must always consider the situation and circumstances. You should yield the right-of-way to: • The driver who is at or arrives before you at an intersection. • The driver on your right, if both of you arrive at an intersection at the same time. SECTION 3: Basic Driving 14 • The driver on your right at a four-way intersection with stop signs. • Pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers who are still in an intersection. • Drivers already on the road as you stop at a “T” intersection. • Other drivers, if you are approaching an intersection with a yield sign facing you. • Drivers in the opposing traffic lane, when you are making a left turn. The opposing traffic lane is the one with vehicles going in the opposite direction. • Drivers on a road you are entering from a driveway or a private road. • Drivers already on a highway, if you are on the entrance or acceleration ramp. C Understanding Vehicle Speed Signs along the road tell you what the speed limit is. The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal (perfect) conditions. You should not drive faster than the speed limit. You are responsible for always driving at a safe speed. It is safest to drive at the same speed that most traffic is moving, up to the maximum speed limit. Driving at a speed lower than other traffic encourages other vehicles to constantly pass you. This increases the chances of a crash. Speeding Driving over the speed limit is one of the most common causes of vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to decisions that put people at risk. Driving over the speed limit has severe and often disastrous effects because it: • Reduces your ability to handle curves and drive around obstacles in the road. • Takes longer to stop your vehicle. • Decreases your ability to recognize and react to a hazard or dangerous situation. • Increases the risk of crashes because other vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians may not be able to judge your distance accurately. • Increases the force and impact in a crash, which more likely results in serious injuries and deaths. Appropriate Speed for Conditions You must recognize and adjust your speed to adverse (bad) conditions. Maryland Vehicle Law requires you to drive at a reasonable speed and be aware of existing and potential hazards. You may drive slower than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit. You should reduce your speed in the following conditions to stay safe: • Sharp curves or hills – where it is hard to see. • Slippery roads. • Roads where there may be pedestrians or animals. • Shopping centers, parking lots, and downtown areas. • Heavy traffic. • Narrow bridges and tunnels. • Toll plazas. • Schools, playgrounds, and residential streets. • Railroad grade crossings. This is when the railroad tracks are level with the road. 15 D Following Distance Always keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. Most rear- end crashes are caused by following too closely. The MVA recommends a minimum following distance of 3 to 4 seconds under ideal driving conditions. This means it takes 3 to 4 seconds to get to the same reference point as the car ahead of you. A reference point is an object ahead, like a bridge, overpass, sign, or mile marker. Choose a reference point to determine if you are following at a safe distance. As the car in front of you passes that object, begin counting 1 one thousand, 2 one thousand, 3 one thousand, etc. If you reach 3 one thousand or more before your car reaches the object, you are at least 3 seconds behind the car in front of you and traveling at a safe distance. When following vehicles that stop often (buses, delivery vans), you should increase the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you to four or five seconds, and possibly more if needed. E Stopping Distance The distance it takes to stop your vehicle is important to help you choose a safe driving speed. Your stopping distance will depend upon many things, including: • The amount of time it takes you to see that there is a dangerous situation. • The type and condition of the road. • The condition of your tire treads. • The condition of your vehicle’s brakes. F Lane Driving You should drive your vehicle in a single lane. Do not switch lanes until you determine it is safe to do so. You should not drift across lane lines or make lane changes when in an intersection. Generally, you should keep your vehicle to the right of the center of the road, unless: • You are passing another vehicle going in the same direction, • There is a traffic sign or signal saying it is okay to do so, or • There is something in the way that makes it necessary for you to change your position safely. G Turning When turning, you should: • Look for signs and signals that say when you can turn. • Plan your turn before reaching the turning point. • Switch on your turn signal before you get to the turn to let other drivers know what you plan to do. • Look in front, behind, and to both sides of your vehicle to make sure it is safe to turn. • Adjust your speed for the turn. H U-turn U-turns can be extremely dangerous and are not legal everywhere. If you must make a U-turn, first check to see if U-turns are allowed. If they are, turn on your left turn signal and stop and yield for traffic coming toward you. When the way is clear, turn into the outside or right-hand lane traveling in the opposite direction. You are responsible for controlling your vehicle to avoid a crash 16 I Passing When passing other vehicles is allowed, you must: • Estimate the time and space needed to pass and be sure you can pass without getting in the way of any other vehicle. • Use your turn signal before passing so drivers around you know what you plan to do. • Leave plenty of space and go around the other vehicle at a safe distance. • See both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rear-view mirror before returning to the lane you came from. Generally, you should pass on the left side of the other vehicle. However, it is ok to pass on the right side if it is safe to do so, you stay on the road, and: • The other vehicle is about to make a left turn. • You are on an unobstructed road with two or more lanes moving in the same direction. Unobstructed means there are no median strips, signs, or other things in the way. • You are on an unobstructed one-way road with two or more lanes. When being passed by another vehicle, you must yield to the other vehicle and not increase your speed. You may not pass: • When you are in a no-passing zone. • Where the solid yellow line in the middle of the road is on your side. • Where there are double solid yellow lines. • When passing will interfere with the safe operation of other vehicles. • When approaching the top of a hill or on a curve and you cannot clearly see ahead. • When your view is obstructed as you come within 100 feet of a bridge, elevated road, or tunnel. • When crossing or within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad grade crossing. • On the shoulder of the road, either to the right or to the left. J General Parking Rules You are responsible for making sure that your vehicle is not a hazard when it is parked. This means it doesn’t cause harm to anyone. You should always: • Park in areas that are clearly meant for parking. • When parking along the road, park your vehicle as far away from traffic as possible. If there is a curb, park as close to it as possible. • Set your parking brake when you park. • Place the vehicle in gear if it has a manual transmission or in ‘park’ if it has an automatic transmission. • Check your mirrors and traffic before opening the door. Shut the door as soon as you can after getting out. • Take your car keys with you. It is a good habit to lock the doors whenever you leave your vehicle. In areas where you see “stay right” signs, drive in the right-hand lane or lanes unless you are passing a vehicle