Any activity that takes your hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or attention away from driving can significantly increase the risk of a crash. These distractions can include activities like using a mobile phone, eating, adjusting the radio, or interacting with passengers.
When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should position your vehicle near the center line to make the turn safely and ensure you enter the correct lane on the one-way street.
A flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign. Drivers must come to a complete stop at the intersection, yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians, and proceed only when safe to do so.
A white cane is primarily used by individuals who are blind to detect obstacles and navigate safely.
Regulatory signs are used to inform drivers of specific traffic laws and regulations that must be followed, such as speed limits, stop signs, yield signs, and no parking signs. They are typically rectangular with black and white or red and white colors.
Lightly pressing the gas and brake pedals simultaneously can help generate heat through friction, which will dry out the brake pads and restore their effectiveness.
Shifting to a lower gear helps slow down the vehicle using engine braking. This is one of the immediate and effective measures to take when experiencing brake failure. Additionally, you can use the emergency brake (handbrake), but it should be applied gradually to avoid skidding.
