Signaling, Turning, Lane Changes and Passing Flashcards

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using signals to tell others, you are going to change lanes, turn, slow down, stop or park is not just common courtesy, it is also the law.
most vehicles have turn signal lights and brake lights as required equipment.

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nothing else

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if turn signals or brake lights on your car are temporarily out of order, you need to use the following hand signals :

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left turn - extend left arm horizontally out of open window
right turn - extend left arm with elbow bent upward at about 90 degree angle
slowing or stop - extend left arm downward, with palm of hand to the rear

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turning
to make safe and legal turns, must :
- make sure you’re in correct lane well ahead of time
- look ahead, behind and each side of vehicle
- be aware of other drivers and pedestrians
- signal your turn at least 100 ft ahead about 10 car lengths) on city streets or 300 ft (30 car lengths) on open highways
- watch for and obey traffic signals, signs and pavement markings that direct movement
- allow time and space to make your turn safely and slow down

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  • yield right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic
  • steer through the turn and accelerate fo speed of traffic
  • be sure your turn signal is off after you enter flow of traffic
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