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....................................................................................................................................... DRIVING SAFELY 

## Smooth Stops 

Stopping suddenly is dangerous and is usually caused by not paying attention to the traffic flow or following others too closely. Sudden stops make it difficult for drivers behind you to avoid a rear-end collision. To ensure you are stopping smoothly: 

• Check all mirrors and blind spots for traffic to the rear. 

• Release the accelerator to allow the vehicle to slow. Press the brake pedal to activate brake lights and use a steady pressure. 

## Making Turns 

• You must use vehicle directional signals or hand signals to show other drivers that you are turning. 

• Turn signals are also required by law when changing lanes or overtaking a vehicle. 

• You must give a turn signal for at least 100 feet BEFORE you make your turn. 

• It is against the law to use your directional signals to tell drivers behind you that they can pass. 

• Hand signals must be given from the lef side of the vehicle. 

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Turning a corner may seem to be a simple operation, but many traffic crashes are caused by drivers who do not turn correctly. 

1. Slow down to a safe turning speed . 

2. Move into the correct lane as you near the intersection. The correct lane for a right turn is the right-most lane. 

3. You must activate your turn signal at least 100 feet before making your turn. Allow time for drivers around you to see your signal before you move. 

4. Obey any NO TURN ON RED  or STOP HERE  signs. 

5. Yield to bicyclists when crossing a bike lane and to pedestrians who may be crossing your path. 

6. Stay in the proper lane during your turn. Yield the right-of-way to vehicles and bicycles coming from the opposite direction. 

7. Finish your turn in the proper lane. Turn right into the right lane of the roadway entered. A lef turn may be completed in any lane lawfully available—or safe—for the desired direction of travel. 

Never make last minute turns. If you reach an intersection where you wish to turn and are not in the proper lane, drive to the next intersection and then make the turn from the proper lane. 

