Driving Safety Awareness

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Hand-Over-Hand Steering method steps

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1. Start with hands at 8 and 4 o’clock. 2. Reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side. 3. Let go of the steering wheel with the other hand. 4. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull up.

Avoid crossing hands over the steering wheel's middle.

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Situations for One-Hand Steering

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1. When turning while backing up to see where you are going behind you. 2. When operating vehicle controls that require removing a hand from the steering wheel.

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Importance of Signals, Horns, and Headlights

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They are important for communicating with other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

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When to Signal

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Always signal when you turn, change lanes, slow down, or stop.

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Alternative Signaling Methods

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Use hand-and-arm positions if signal lights are not functioning or are hard to see.

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Hand-and-arm signals

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Hand-and-arm signals can be used when signal lights are not visible.

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When to signal while driving

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- At least 100 feet before turning - Before every lane change - At least five seconds before changing lanes on a freeway - Before pulling next to or away from the curb - Even when no other vehicles are around - Almost through an intersection if planning to turn shortly after

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Purpose of using your vehicle's horn

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- To avoid collisions - To alert oncoming traffic on narrow mountain roads where visibility is less than 200 feet

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When to use your vehicle's headlights

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- When it's too dark to see from 1,000 feet away - 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise - In adverse weather conditions - On mountain roads and tunnels - When road signs require headlights - To help others see your vehicle, especially when the sun is low

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Using Your Emergency Flashers

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To warn drivers behind you of a collision or hazard, turn on your emergency flashers, lightly tap your brake pedal three or four times, and use a hand signal when slowing and stopping.