NOTE: This is just a partial view and you will learn about the full list of the Highway Code applicable to Mauritius through the different lessons & quizzes when you enroll on the Online Oral Driving Test Course which we have carefully designed. You should be able to understand those hand gestures and act on them accordingly. On top of that, police officers may use hand signals to direct traffic especially in areas of congestion (high traffic) or when there's an accident.

Similarly there are other signs for turning left and to warn others you intend to stop. Understanding traffic signals given by drivers and the policeĪ straight arm hanging outside the driver's seat of a car indicates the driver wants to turn right. This is in no way a comprehensive list of what you're allowed to do and what not to do but this is just to show how there are different rules for each road user and how knowing what's applicable to you makes it safer for you and other road users. For a pedestrian, it's looking left, right and again left before crossing, for motorcyclists to wear fluorescent jackets when riding at night and for drivers not to enter the yellow criss-cross box unless they are turning right and oncoming traffic is blocking them.

There are some DOs and DON'Ts when you're on the road. The signs are generally made of reflective material, making them easier to read at night. Symbolic signs are used because they’re quick and easy to read and understand. This means they use the same shapes and symbols as traffic signs all over the world. No entry for goods vehicle Knowing about the rules of the road Most of the signs you’ll see on our roads are international symbolic signs. However a more complete knowledge of the signs is required if you want to get a driving licence and learning the meaning of each of them will get you through the oral test and help you when you're driving as well. Even people who've never sat the driving test know what a No Entry sign mean and some of them even recognise the No Right/Left turn too. Traffic signs are an important part of the Highway Code and we get to see plenty of them when we're out and about. Everyone must know the traffic signs Warning signs. They give directions on how we should behave on the road, so that the traffic can proceed safely and smoothly. Can you imagine how dangerous it would if there was no right of way? It's not entirely safe with all those motoring laws in place because of some crazy drivers but it would be certain death if no rules existed. The traffic signs are located on the side or top of the road. If it wasn't for the Highway Code, it would be an absolute chaos as everyone would be free to do what they want and that would surely result in accidents and traffic jams all over the place.įortunately there are rules to govern how to behave on public roads in Mauritius for the benefit of everyone.

Each group uses a different mode of transport which determines their speed, security and limitations. Our roads are used by many people - drivers, bikers, cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians.