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Sharing the Road Safely

When riding a motorcycle in Malaysia, the rider and pillion (back) rider are generally required to:

  • a.Wear a helmet only on highways
  • b.Wear a helmet only at night
  • c.Wear a securely fastened protective helmet
  • d.Decide for themselves

Motorcyclists and their pillion riders must wear a securely fastened protective helmet, which greatly reduces head-injury risk in a crash. Confirm current rules with JPJ.

Sharing the Road Safely

You see a pedestrian on a marked pedestrian crossing ahead. You should:

  • a.Continue at speed
  • b.Slow down and give way to the pedestrian
  • c.Sound the horn and pass close
  • d.Overtake the vehicle stopped for them

Pedestrians have priority at marked crossings. Slow down and give way, and never overtake a vehicle that has stopped to let people cross.

Sharing the Road Safely

In a car fitted with seat belts, the driver and front-seat passenger should:

  • a.Wear the seat belt
  • b.Wear it only on highways
  • c.Leave it off in town
  • d.Wear it only after a crash

Seat belts must be worn where they are fitted. They sharply reduce injury in a crash, so buckle up before you start driving.

Sharing the Road Safely

When a motorcycle lane is provided beside the main road, drivers of cars should understand that:

  • a.Cars may use it to overtake
  • b.It is a car parking lane
  • c.Motorcyclists must always use the main lanes
  • d.It helps separate motorcyclists from heavier traffic, so watch for riders near where it joins the road

Dedicated motorcycle lanes help protect vulnerable riders by separating them from heavier traffic. Stay alert for motorcyclists, especially where such lanes merge with the main road.

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