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something between you and moving
vehicles-space, trees, telephone poles,
a private driveway, anything that
removes you
f r o m
other traffic.
If visibility is near zero and you must
stop but are unsure whether you are
away from the road, turn your lights on,
start y0.w hazard warning flashers, and
sound your horn at intends or when
you hear approaching traffic.
Pass other vehicles in fog
only if you
can
see
far enough ahead to pass safely.
Even then, be prepared to delay your
pass if you suspect the fog is worse up
ahead. If other vehicles try to pass you,
make it easy for them.
City Driving
One of the biggest problems with city
streets is the amount of t d c on them.
You'll want to watch out for what the
other drivers are doing and pay attention
to traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety in
city driving:
Know the best way to get to where you
are going.
Try not to drive around
trying to pick out a familiar street or
landmark. Get a city map and plan
your trip into an unknown part of the
city just as you would for a cross-
country trip.
Try to use
the
freeways that rim and
crisscross most large cities. You'll save
time and energy. (See the next section,
Freeway Driving.)
Treat a green light as
a
warning
signal. A traffic light is there because
the corner is busy enough to need it.
When a light
turns
green, and just
before you start to move, check both
ways for vehicles that have not cleared
the intersection or may be running the
red light.
remember that they are for ideal road,
weather and visibility conditions. You
may need to drive below the posted
limit in bad weather or when visibility
is especially poor.
clear of intersections when you see or
hear emergency vehicles.
Obey a l l posted speed limits. But
Pull to the right (with care) and stop
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