Buick 1993 Roadmaster Owner's Manual page 161

Your Own Signals Defensive Driving
Drivers signal to others, too. It's not only more polite,
it's safer 'to let other drivers know what you are doing.
And in some places the law requires driver signals.
Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when you
plan to turn or change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window:
Left arm straight out for a left turn, down- for slow or
about-to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing. down. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once
or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns
the driver behind you.
Disabled. Your -four-way flashers signal that your
vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See "Hazard Warning
Flasher" in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important
information. The officer's signals govern, no matter
what the traffic lights or other signs say.
The next section discusses some of the road conditions
you may encounter.
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in you
Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.)
Defensive driving really means "be ready for anything."
On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
"always expect the unexpected."
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be
careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they migh
do. Be ready for their mistakes.
Expect children to dash out from behind parked cas,
often-followed by other children. Expect occupants in
parked cars to open doors into traffic., Watch for
movement in parked cars
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someone may be about to
open a door.
Expect other drivers to run stop signs when. you are on a
through street. Be ready to brake if necessary as you go
through intersections. You may not have to use the
brake, but if you do, you will be ready.
If you're driving through a shopping center parking lot
where there are well-marked lanes, directional arrows,
and designated parking areas, expect.some drivers to
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