Signals, Horns, and Headlights

Question 1

Why is signals, horn, and headlights important

Answer 1

To communicate with other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists

Question 2

Signaling

Answer 2

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

You can signal using your vehicles signal lights or use hand- and- arm positions

Question 3

When should you signal ?

Answer 3

At least 100 feet before you turn

At least 5 seconds before you change lanes on a freeway

Before pulling next to or away from the curb

Even when you don’t see other vehicles around you
(Remember to turn off your signal when you no longer need it)

Question 4

When should you use your horn ?

Answer 4

Use your horn to let other drivers know you are there or warn others of a hazard

Avoid collisions

Question 5

When should you use your headlights ?

Answer 5

Beginning 30 min after sunset until 30 min before sunrise

In fog, rain, or snow, you must turn on your low-beam headlights

When it is too dark to see from 1,000 feet away

Dim your high beam headlights to low beams within 500 feet of a vehicle coming towards you or 300 feet of a vehicle you are following

Question 6

When should you use your emergency flashers ?

Answer 6

If you can see a collision or hazard ahead, warn drivers behind you

If you need to stop because your vehicle is in trouble

Question 7

What do you do when you need to stop because of vehicle trouble ?

Answer 7

Turn on your emergency flashers

If possible, pull off the road away from all traffic

If you cannot get completely off the road, stop where people can see you and your vehicle from behind

Do not stop just over a hill or just around a curve

Call for emergency roadside assistance and stay in your vehicle until help arrives