Traffic Rules, Principles of Safe Driving, Safety Features (Pravidla silničního provozu, zásady bezpečnosti silničního provozu, prostředky aktivní a pasivní bezpečnosti) 1

Traffic rules, Principles of Safe Driving  Traffice Rules  Observe / exceed speed limits  Penalty / fine  Your way of driving 2

When driving you have to: check the car before driving. observe traffic rules. observe red “Stop” signs, all traffic signs and white lines and traffic lights on the road. always be in complete control of your vehicle. always indicate the change of direction. 3

When driving you have to: have a clear view of the road and the traffic ahead. give priority to pedestrians who are on zebra crossing. use headlights at all times of driving. 4

When driving you have to: observe speed limits:  50 m per hour in the town or village  90 km per hour outside of towns  130 km per hour on motorways 5

When driving you have to: use fog lights if it is foggy or snow is falling. use seatbelts at all times of driving. 6

When driving you have to: Administer the first aid in the case of accident 7

For safe driving you must not: drive without full attention. drive carelessly and exceed the speed limit. drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. use mobile phones during driving. drive a defective vehicle. have too many passengers in a car. 8

A police officer can stop your car and give you a penalty/fine if: you don't observe traffic rules. don't stop at red traffic light. you exceed the speed limit (fine for speeding). drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. don't have the required equipment in your car. 9

Safety features In modern cars, the features of active and passive safety are used. Means of active safety prevent an accident. Means of passive safety reduce the consequences of an accident. 10

Means of active safety (prostředky aktivní bezpečnosti) Anti-blocking system (ABS) - antiblokovací system Automatic emergency braking - automatická nouzová brzda Adaptive cruise control - tempomat Xenon headlights - xenonová přední světla Rain sensor - dešťový sensor Electronic Stability Programme - elektronický stabilizační program 11

Means of passive safety Airbags - airbagy Crumple zone - deformační zóna Seat belts - bezpečnostní pás Retractable steering wheel - zatahovací volant 12