Signal Your Intentions to Other Drivers
- Turn signals
- Signal well before you turn, while you are turning and don’t forget to turn off the signal after you turn.
- Signal before you change lanes and change lanes slowly and smoothly.
- Brake lights
- Use your brake lights to signal:
- Slowing down
- Right turns
- Trouble ahead
- Stopping to unload cargo and passengers
- Driving slowly
Warning Other Drivers
- Signal other drivers when passing, when it’s hard to see and when parked on the side of the road.
- Emergency warning devices should be placed when parked on the side of the road within 10 minutes.
- One way road or divided highway:
- 10 feet, 100 feet, 200 feet toward approaching traffic
- Two-way or undivided highway:
- 10 feet to the front or rear and 100 to the front and rear
- Curved road:
- Within 100-500 feet of the vehicle.
- If vehicle is obstructed, move to signal to point back down the road.
Note: Use your horn with caution as it can distract other drivers.
