Steering and braking are
two types or evasive actions used to avoid a collision
When driving your should
aim low in steering and keep your eyes moving
If a collision cannot be
avoided, hit a stationary object rather than a movable one
When driving make yourself
seen to other drivers
If a collision cannot be
avoided, hit a stationary object rather than one moving towards you
When changing lanes
gradually steer into the proper lane
When driving at night it's
okay to wear sunglasses or tinted contact lenses
All passengers in a vehicle
must wear safety belts
Use moving objects to judge
distances and time when driving
It's not okay to use a horn
to signal a bicyclist
If your vehicle brakes down
on the highway, put flares a good distance away from the vehicle and stand on the side of
the road
In an emergency one action
you can take is slamming on the brakes
Sometimes you must increase
your speed to avoid a crash
When skidding turn the
vehicle in the direction you want to go
When behind a school bus
that has stopped, you must stop at least 5 feet away from the bus
If your wheels drift onto
the road shoulder, slow down gradually until you can safely pull back onto the road
Use high beams in rain,
snow, or fog
The best places to put your
hands on the steering wheel are at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock
When driving keep at least
four seconds of space between you and the vehicle in front of you
Keep a space cushion not
only in front and back of you, but along your sides as well