The Revised Highway Code
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The Nigeria Highway Code is the Code of Conduct for human activities related to the open road in a technological age.
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Content
Part One - Pre-Road Use Activities
Section A: THE ROAD
I. TYPES OF ROAD
II. INTERCHANGES
III. ROAD JUNCTIONS
Section B: CATEGORIES OF ROAD USERS
I. THE MOTORIST
II. PEDESTRIAN
III. THE CYCLIST
IV. THE MOTORCYCLIST
V. THE CHILD
VI. ANIMAL
Section C: QUALIFYING FOR DRIVER'S LICENCE
I. OBTAINING LEARNER'S PERMIT
II. CLASSES OF DRIVER'S LICENCE
III. HOW TO OBTAIN DRIVERS' LICENCE
IV. RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENCE
V. REPLACEMENT OF DRIVERS LICENCE
VI. SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF DRIVERS LICENCE
Section D: VEHICLE REGISTRATION
I. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
II. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION MARK
III. ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR ROAD WORTHINESS
IV. VEHICLE INSURANCE
Section E: VEHICLE CHECKLIST
Section F: BASIC VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK
I. First "parade"
II. Second "Parade"
III. Third Parade
Section G: REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST IN NIGERIA
Section H: SERVICES FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS
Section I: CAUSES OF ROAD CRASHES
I. Human Factor
II. Mechanical Factor
III. Environmental Factor
I. TYPES OF ROAD
II. INTERCHANGES
III. ROAD JUNCTIONS
Section B: CATEGORIES OF ROAD USERS
I. THE MOTORIST
II. PEDESTRIAN
III. THE CYCLIST
IV. THE MOTORCYCLIST
V. THE CHILD
VI. ANIMAL
Section C: QUALIFYING FOR DRIVER'S LICENCE
I. OBTAINING LEARNER'S PERMIT
II. CLASSES OF DRIVER'S LICENCE
III. HOW TO OBTAIN DRIVERS' LICENCE
IV. RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENCE
V. REPLACEMENT OF DRIVERS LICENCE
VI. SUSPENSION/REVOCATION OF DRIVERS LICENCE
Section D: VEHICLE REGISTRATION
I. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
II. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION MARK
III. ROUTINE INSPECTION FOR ROAD WORTHINESS
IV. VEHICLE INSURANCE
Section E: VEHICLE CHECKLIST
Section F: BASIC VEHICLE SAFETY CHECK
I. First "parade"
II. Second "Parade"
III. Third Parade
Section G: REQUIREMENTS FOR A TOURIST IN NIGERIA
Section H: SERVICES FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS
Section I: CAUSES OF ROAD CRASHES
I. Human Factor
II. Mechanical Factor
III. Environmental Factor
Part Two - Road Use Activities
Section A: HOW TO DRIVE SAFELY
I. BEFORE TAKEOFF
II. DURING TAKEOFF
III. BRAKING
IV. REVERSING
V. U-TURNS
VI. PARKING
VII. ROAD JUNCTIONS
VIII. OVERTAKING RULES
IX. SPEED LIMITS ON DIFFERENT ROADS AND FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES
X. EXPRESSWAV DRIVING
XI. FOLLOWING AND STOPPING DISTANCE
Section B: ROAD SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
I. REGULATORY SIGNS (Prohibitory)
II. WARNING SIGNS
III. REGULATORY SIGNS (Mandatory)
IV. INFORMATION SIGNS
V. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
VI. HANDS SIGNALS
VII. ROAD MARKINGS
Section C: LANE DISCIPLINE
Section D: DRIVING UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Section E: DEFFENSIVE DRIVING
Section F: DRIVING HOURS
I. BEFORE TAKEOFF
II. DURING TAKEOFF
III. BRAKING
IV. REVERSING
V. U-TURNS
VI. PARKING
VII. ROAD JUNCTIONS
VIII. OVERTAKING RULES
IX. SPEED LIMITS ON DIFFERENT ROADS AND FOR DIFFERENT VEHICLES
X. EXPRESSWAV DRIVING
XI. FOLLOWING AND STOPPING DISTANCE
Section B: ROAD SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND MARKINGS
I. REGULATORY SIGNS (Prohibitory)
II. WARNING SIGNS
III. REGULATORY SIGNS (Mandatory)
IV. INFORMATION SIGNS
V. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS
VI. HANDS SIGNALS
VII. ROAD MARKINGS
Section C: LANE DISCIPLINE
Section D: DRIVING UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Section E: DEFFENSIVE DRIVING
Section F: DRIVING HOURS
Part Three - Post Road Use Activities
Section A: RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE EVENT OF ROAD CRASH
I. DRIVERS OF VEHICLES
II. VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
III. VOLUNTEERS
IV. FIRST AID AND CASUALTY HANDLING
V. THE RECOVERY POSITION
Section B: VEHICLE FIRE PREVENTION, DRILLS
Section C: WARNING DANGER LABELS FOR HARZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Section D: TRAFFIC OFFENCES AT A GLANCE
I. DRIVERS OF VEHICLES
II. VEHICLE OCCUPANTS
III. VOLUNTEERS
IV. FIRST AID AND CASUALTY HANDLING
V. THE RECOVERY POSITION
Section B: VEHICLE FIRE PREVENTION, DRILLS
Section C: WARNING DANGER LABELS FOR HARZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Section D: TRAFFIC OFFENCES AT A GLANCE
A road is a path established over land for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals. It provides dependable pathway for moving people and goods from one place to another.
Roads are typically smooth, paved, or otherwise, prepared to allow easy travel. Historically many roads were simply traditional or local routes without any formal construction or maintenance.
Learning and Following this Highway Code will help you stay alive while using the road. It will help you avoid penalties due to road offences. It will also teach you how to use the road in a safe and civilized manner.
Complete update of the entire content with latest highway code information and pictures.
- Includes the complete Highway Code with illustrations
- With the rules all road users need to know
- Plus information for learner drivers to make planning your test easy
Roads are typically smooth, paved, or otherwise, prepared to allow easy travel. Historically many roads were simply traditional or local routes without any formal construction or maintenance.
Learning and Following this Highway Code will help you stay alive while using the road. It will help you avoid penalties due to road offences. It will also teach you how to use the road in a safe and civilized manner.
Complete update of the entire content with latest highway code information and pictures.
- Includes the complete Highway Code with illustrations
- With the rules all road users need to know
- Plus information for learner drivers to make planning your test easy