Presentation by the HR Department

[Audio] Welcome to our CfBT driving in Brunei session. The information in this video* is intended to be consistent with company policies and procedures at the time of issue. However, this presentation provides general guidance on safeguarding & child protection only. Please refer to relevant up-to-date company safeguarding policies and procedures on the CfBT SharePoint site for authoritative guidance..

[Audio] In this video, we are going cover Hire car, Out on the road, Road signs, Road Etiquette, Car maintenance, Petrol, Parking, and Purchasing a car. Should you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Dept..

[Audio] Initially, any teacher who arrives will have their hire car paid by CfBT for up to one month. Should the teacher continue to use a CfBT-provided rental car after the first month, they will be required to bear the car rental costs, as follows: Prior to Empass issue date: 50 percent of the daily car rental charge, to be deducted from the teacher's monthly salary. From Empass issue date: 100 percent of the daily car rental charge, to be deducted from the teacher's monthly salary..

[Audio] Unfortunately, road works are not always signposted leading up to the actual worksite and you could find yourself rounding a bend and finding a lane closed or workmen carrying out maintenance and repairs without warning!.

[Audio] These are some of the common road signs (which are in Malay) and their respective translations. Attached with this video is a pdf document ( Chapter 11) outlining a more comprehensive information about road signs and signals, and markings..

[Audio] As you start driving on Brunei roads, you should familiarize yourself with the road etiquette and the do's and don'ts. Use your signals to indicate turning and changing lanes at all times Be patient when queuing and waiting for parking spaces Be courteous to other road users Become acquainted with the road rules and follow them..

[Audio] i. Adhere to the speed limit – Brunei has started to implement a new demerit points system for speeding, using a mobile and not using seat belts. These have costly fines attached; ii. 'Buckle up' when in the car at all times – including back seat passengers and children; iii. Be aware the Bruneian drivers will use hand signals (generally raising the right hand) to signal intent to merge, let you into traffic and for a variety of other reasons while on the road..

[Audio] The don'ts of Bruneian roads require you to: Not be aggressive and become involved in ' road rage'. Avoid gesticulating in a rude or aggressive way. Equally, Tailgating is highly discouraged. Refrain from changing lanes suddenly, without signaling. And respond promptly to Police Outriders signal to pullover for VIPs on the road..

[Audio] You should not: Undertake on the motorway. Drink and Drive. Expect other drivers to be insured or licensed. Expect universal adherence to road rules and regulations; and most importantly do not Expect the Police to accept bribes – you can expect them to be helpful and courteous .

[Audio] At intersections: Drivers generally won't proceed into the intersection to turn right on a green light. They will wait for the green arrow to do so. It is within the road rules to enter the intersection provided it is safe to do so without waiting for the green arrow however it is generally not practiced here..

[Audio] Above all…DON'T USE YOUR HORN! It is considered very rude and aggressive.

[Audio] For car maintenance: It is your responsibility to make sure that your car is always roadworthy and that your Road Tax and Insurance are up to date. The Land Transport Dept. don't send out reminder or renewal letters. Your road tax disk will have a number on it and you must renew within this month. Cars over 7 years old must be inspected by the LT every year. Road tax is paid at LT..

[Audio] Road tax for cars under 7 years can be paid at the Post Office. Insurance premiums must be paid and up to date before road tax can be paid. Insurance brokers are located at LT, Post Office ( Near Old Airport) and independent branches..

[Audio] Petrol Stations are generally open from 7:00am – 9:00pm Be aware that: Stations are closed during prayer times on Fridays ( 12:00pm – 2: 00pm) and some public holidays. Petrol Stations in Brunei are full service- no need to get out of your car. Premium fuel costs roughly around 53 cents per litre and Diesel is not available at all outlets For your information, this link takes to you to a live map of the different petrol stations in Brunei - https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1GCEA_enBN993BN993&tbs=lf:1,lf_ui:3&tbm=lcl&q=petrol+station+brunei&rflfq=1&num= 10#rlfi=hd:;si:;mv:[[ 5.0509851999999995, 115.17947450000001],[ 4.5884824, 114.2811249]];tbs:lrf:!1m4!1u3! 2m2! 3m1!1e1!2m1!1e3!3sIAE,lf: 1,lf_ui:3.

[Audio] As for parking: IN TOWN CENTRES - designated car parks and street parking areas. You can and will be fined if not parked in these areas TICKETING PERSONNEL – in charge of issuing parking tickets PARKING TICKETS UNDER WINDSCREEN WIPERS . take the tickets to the Dispensing Officer usually in a wooden booth in the vicinity. UNDERGROUND CAR PARKS IN SHOPPING MALLS. payment procedures vary e.g. The Mall = pay $ 2 as you enter and this is redeemable on purchases over $ 30 in the supermarket. To claim this you must present your receipt to the cashier when paying for your goods Yayasan = $ 1 per hour – pay on exit.

[Audio] Some roundabouts have traffic lights and operate during specific time. Always signal intentions when in roundabout and when exiting. Beware of traffic around you crossing your intended path..

[Audio] At intersections do not pull into the intersection while preparing to turn if it has a large yellow cross visible. Seat Belts – It is the law here to have occupants restrained while vehicle is moving, this includes all children. Those under 3 must be in Gov -approved car seats..

[Audio] Monkeys, Monsoon and Mayhem. Be aware of changing road conditions especially during heavy down pours and monsoon rains Adjust your speed (even though others may not) Watch out for wildlife- including monkeys when on the roads as they will cross the road (without looking!) and can cause terrible damage to your car..

[Audio] Getting a driving license. This is done at the Land Transport Licensing Dept. It is only possible to do so after applying for your Identity Card at Immigration. You will need to complete the Green Form – (The Form Is In English And Malay On Reverse Sides) and pay $ 10 for one year's validity Alternatively, you could pay $ 30 for three years (and this is only applicable for subsequent licenses).

[Audio] The Land Transport Department ( JPD) at the Ministry of Transport and Info communications ( MTIC) has announced a change in the application procedures for converting foreign driving licences, which will come into effect on 1 May. All foreigners who are within or residing in the country for more than 12 months, due to work or on any other business, are required to undergo the Highway Code Test and the Practical Driving on the Road Test. Further information can be obtained in the following link: https://borneobulletin.com.bn/driving-tests-foreigners-starting-may- 2/.

[Audio] We are now going to share the procedure for purchasing your own car. Accompanying this video explanation, you will also have recourse to an infographic summarising the whole process..

[Audio] As you find a car, discuss the price and ask seller for a copy of the blue card. Take a copy of the Blue Card to Accounts and complete a car value estimate form. CfBT will have the valuation confirmed, advise on whether it's a fair price and explain the next steps. Once the value is confirmed, complete a car loan form with Accounts Dept..

[Audio] 4. Accounts provide a letter for the seller to process the transfer of ownership at Land Transport. 5. The buyer and seller should arrange the transfer between them ( details changed to buyer's name on Blue Card). The seller may insist that the buyer takes the responsibility of doing the transfer at Land Transport, but where possible, ask if the seller would be agreeable to doing this as they are more likely to be familiar with the process. The seller should transfer the insurance and tax to the new owner at the same time as the ownership is transferred..

[Audio] 6. Once the Blue Card details are changed to the new owner's, the cheque will be issued by CfBT to pay for the car; and then 7. The cheque is passed to the seller and the deal is complete..

[Audio] If you are taking advantage of the interest free car loan, your name will be on the Blue Card registration document. However, there will be an extra stamp on the card reading " ownership claimed by CfBT. This means that the vehicle is legally owned by CfBT." When the loan is paid off, CfBT will provide a letter which the car owner takes to Land Transport so that an "ownership claimed ceased" stamp is added to the blue form which negates CfBT claim on the vehicle. When looking for a car make sure that there is no loan or claim still valid on the car. You cannot access the CfBT interest free car loan if there is. Banks generally will not approve car loans for newly arrived teachers. IF IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY PART OF THE PROCESS, REFER TO THE ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT FOR ADVICE.

[Audio] This is an example of your blue card which confirms your ownership of a vehicle, together with a record of previous owners..

[Audio] We hope that you find this information helpful. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team. [To insert photos of HR Team].