Zimbabwe road rules covering general advice — 9 rules. Ready to test yourself? Try General Advice practice questions.
The Highway Code is simply a guide to how all road users are expected to behave on the road, and the provided rules should be adhered to.
Use signals to inform other road users of your intended actions. Points to note:
You MUST : - ensure all sidelights and rear registration plate lights are lit between sunset and sunrise. - use headlights at night, except on a road which has lit street lighting. - use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced and poor.
Braking In normal circumstances the best way to brake is to do so early and lightly. Brake more firmly as you begin to stop. Ease the pressure off just before the vehicle comes to rest to avoid a jerky stop. In an emergency, brake immediately. Try to avoid braking so harshly that you lock your wheels. Locked wheels can lead to loss of control.
You MUST NOT exceed the maximum speed limits for the road and for your vehicle.
Drive at a speed that will allow you to stop well within the distance you can see to be clear. You should :
A broken white line marks the centre of the road. When this line lengthens and the gaps shorten, it means that there is a hazard ahead. Do not cross it unless you can see the road is clear and wish to overtake or turn off.
If you need to change lane, first use your mirrors and if necessary take a quick sideways glance to make sure you will not force another road user to change course or speed. When it is safe to do so, signal to indicate your intentions to other road users and when clear, move over.
You MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times. You MUST NOT use a hand-held mobile phone, or similar device, when driving or when supervising a learner driver, except to call emergency services in a genuine emergency when it is unsafe or impractical to stop. Never use a hand-held microphone when driving. Using hands-free equipment is also likely to distract your attention from the road. It is far safer not to use any telephone while you are driving or riding - find a safe place to stop first or use the voice-mail facility and listen to messages later.
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