Helpful Driving Information

USE YOUR HORN

• Sound your horn when necessary to avoid collisions. Don't honk at other times.
• If a driver is going slowly, don't honk just to make a slow driver hurry. The driver may be ill, lost, or may be having problems with the vehicle.
• Never honk if slowing or stopping your vehicle will prevent a collision. It's safer to use the brakes than push the horn.

USE YOUR HORN

• Don't honk simply to show other drivers that they have made a mistake. Your honking may upset them so much that they may make more mistakes.
• Never honk because you are angry or upset.

USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS

• Turn on your low-beam headlights when it is cloudy, raining, snowing, or foggy.
• On small country or mountain roads, it is a good idea to drive with your headlights on, even on sunny days. This will help other drivers see you.
• You may have to flash your headlights under certain circumstances to get the attention of another driver who may not see you.

USE YOUR HEADLIGHTS

Turn on your hazard lights (also called emergency flashers) to show a hazard or collision is ahead or if you are having trouble with your vehicle.
If it is safe, lift the hood to signal an emergency.

SIGNAL YOUR INTENTIONS

• Always signal when you change direction. Signal even when you don't see any cars around. A car you don't see could hit you.
• Watch for other drivers' signals.
• Always signal before pulling next to (or away from) the curb.
• Signal before turning or changing lanes.
• Even though you signal, do not assume that the space you wish to occupy is clear. Look in your mirrors and over your shoulder to check your blind spot before making a lane change.

SIGNAL YOUR INTENTIONS

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, don't signal until you are actually in the intersection. If you signal too early, another driver may think you will turn before you reach him or her and might pull into your path.
Check your signal after turning. Turn it off in case it hasn't clicked off by itself.