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Safe driving tips.

-Steer smoothly at all times. -Accelerate smoothly. Don’t race the engine or make it stall. -Stop the vehicle gently. -Start braking well ahead of where you must stop to avoid sudden “jerks.” Know where to stop. Be aware of crosswalks. If your view is blocked at a crosswalk, move forward carefully and look both ways at the intersection.. -Be sure your vehicle is in the correct gear. Don’t grind the gears. Don’t coast to a stop. -Always obey the posted speed limits. If needed, reduce your speed to adjust for existing weather, road, and other traffic conditions. Remember to turn on your lights if you need to use your windshield wipers in poor weather conditions. -Follow at a safe distance. Use the three-second rule. Increase your following distance in bad weather or poor visibility. -Know what the traffic signals mean and obey them at all times. -Always use the proper lane. Turn from the correct lane into the correct lane. -Signal for all lane changes and turns. -Always look for potential hazards (scan). Check your mirrors frequently. Always look over the proper shoulder before making lane changes or pulling away from the curb. -Drive defensively. Anticipate another driver’s errors.

Starting the Vehicle: -Adjusts mirrors -Fastens safety belt -Knows where the operating controls are located

Moving Forward: -Signals -Looks in mirrors and over shoulder before pulling into traffic. -Uses two hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Stopping: -Checks traffic (sees and reacts to hazards). -Stops behind crosswalk or limit line. -Stops without using accelerator at the same time.

Turns: -Slows for turns. -Begins and ends turns in the correct lane. -Yields right of way when necessary. -Accepts legal right of way when safe. -Sees and reacts to hazards.

Backing: -Checks mirrors and looks over right shoulder.

Changing Lanes: -Signals -Checks mirrors. -Checks over shoulder to view blind spot. -Changes lanes safely.

Maintains speed. -Driving On The Freeway: -Checks traffic flow. -Times entry into freeway. -Checks mirrors and over shoulder before merging into traffic. -Signals early and slows on exit ramp. -Adjusts speed to road conditions. -Defensive Driving Techniques: -Checks mirrors before braking. -Checks cross streets before passing. -Checks signal lights and signs. -Keeps eyes “moving”. -Keeps a “space cushion” around the car. -Follows at a safe distance.