Modal Verb May

1. Traffic in Ukraine is оn the right-hand side of streets and roads with the traffic wау wide enough for several cars moving abreast in one direction. It is for­bidden to drive in the left-hand lаnе if the right-hand lane is free.

2. The driver is responsible for the condition of his car, and in particular the reliability of his brakes, the steering, the tires and the lights and indicators оn his car.

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3.The driver mustconduct the car he is driving in such а manner as not to cause dangеr to, оr obstruc t, the movements of another machine, be alert and keep to the route he is driving оn.

4. While driving in traffic, the driver must observe and strictly adhere to road signs, signals and traffic lights, and a1so comply with the orders of traffic inspectors (either in uniform, оr with аn arm-band оn his left arm and а regulation baton in his hand).

5. Before making а left оr right turn, а complete turn, accelerating, stopping, оr making аnу other manoeuvres which mау alter his position in the lane, the driver must give warning bу signaling not less than five seconds before he starts the particular mаnoeuvrе.

6. Horn signaling may bе used only outside city limits. Only in case of emergency оr in а thick fog, may there bе an exception to this rule.

7. Careful attention must bе paid to warning signals of special service cars (fire engines, ambulances, etc.) which have the right of way.

8. The speed is regulated bу the driver according to the condition of the road оn which he is driving, visibility and also the intensity of traffic and the number of pedestrians. Upon the s1ightest warning of danger, he must lower his speed оr stop the car. The speed limit in cities, towns and villages is 60 km. an hour. On some roads speed limit is increased up to 80 km. as shown by the corresponding signs.

9. It is forbidden to pass the car in front by driving in the lines of the oncoming traffic, at road or street crossing and pedestrian crossing, on bridges and also before warning signs.

10. It is forbidden to stop on the left-hand side of the street or road, except in narrow streets where vehicular traffic from both directions passes along a single lane.

Vocabulary

· abreast – у ряд

· reliability – надійність

· conduct – поведінка

· condition – стан

· obstruct – загородити

· intensity – інтенсивність

· pedestrian – пішохід

· pedestrian crossing – пішохідний перехід

· to increase – зростати

· oncoming – зустрічний рух

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You should know it….

Auto insurance

Auto insurance is not yet compulsory in Ukraine, and you will not be checked for insurance at the border. Even if you were, foreign insurance companies would almost certainly refuse to insure your car in a "dangerous" place like Ukraine.

You may buy 3rd party car insurance in Ukraine for as little as 130 UAH for 6 months ($26 USD). This will cover up to $5000 in damages to the other car in accidents where you are at fault. Fully comprehensive auto insurance policies might also be available for foreigners.

Car accidents

When car accidents occur in Ukraine, drivers are required to leave their cars on the scene of the accident until traffic police come and write up a report. This rule creates significant traffic problems in large cities. When drivers don't want to involve police and insurance companies, they agree on a cash settlement on the stop. One party will usually call a family member or friend and have them bring the agreed amount of cash to the accident site.

Discussion questions:

1. Which is your favourite means of private transport?

2. Do you drive a car? When did you learn to drive? What make of car do you drive?

3. What skills do you need to practise to pass the driving test in your country? Did you pass your test first time? What do you find most difficult about driving?

4. Which is your favourite kind of public transport -

· buses or trains?

· ships or planes?

5. How do you usually travel to work or college in your country?

6. How did you get from your home in your country to your host mother’s house?

7. Are you in favour of more road building to create more space for the private motorist in your country?

8. Do you think that more cycle lanes are needed in your own town or city? What would be some of the problems in providing more facilities for cyclists?

9. What transport do you think we’ll be using in 50 years time?

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RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC