To complete a turn safely, you should activate your turn signal three to four seconds before your turn.

On the freeway, be ready for changes in traffic conditions. Watch for signals from other drivers. Expect merging vehicles at on-ramps and interchanges and be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow.

You may not follow within 500 feet of a fire apparatus that is responding to an emergency. Do not park within a block of where a fire apparatus has stopped to answer an emergency.

Use low beam headlights when driving in rain, snow, sleet, or fog. High beam headlights in adverse weather conditions lower visibility by reflecting off the precipitation and back into the driver's eyes.

When changing lanes, look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move. Check for obstructions near the rear corners of your vehicle. These areas are called “blind spots” because you cannot see them by using your mirrors.

A steady green traffic light indicates that the driver may continue through the intersection. The driver should yield to traffic or pedestrians already in the intersection and proceed when the intersection is clear.

There are a number of locations where it is unlawful for drivers to pass. Passing is prohibited within 100 feet of a railroad crossing, within 100 feet of an intersection, and within any other designated no passing zone.

It is a secondary offense to use a handheld wireless communication device to read, type, or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle. Violation of this law will result in a fine ranging from $200 to $500.

In rainy weather, you should lower your speed to reduce the risk of hydroplaning. Driving too fast may cause your tires to ride up on the water and lose contact with the surface of the road, making it very difficult to control your vehicle.

When following a motorcycle, allow a greater following distance than you would when following any other vehicle. Motorcycles are able to stop and turn more quickly than larger vehicles and a driver following a motorcyclist needs time to react to their quick movements.

A green arrow has the same meaning as a circular green traffic light, but traffic in the indicated lane must turn in the direction shown by the arrow.

If a traffic signal is not working and no officer is present to direct traffic, treat the intersection the same as you would treat an all-way stop. Be prepared to yield your legal right-of-way to avoid any traffic accidents.

Approximately one-third of all motorcycle crashes involve a second motor vehicle. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by the driver of a passenger vehicle turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle instead of properly yielding the right-of-way.

Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day for several reasons. It is harder to see in the dark, you may be temporarily blinded by the glare from other vehicles' lights, and there are likely to be more drivers on the road who are tired or under the influence.

In a work zone, you should stay alert, obey any posted signs, and maintain a steady speed consistent with the flow of traffic, unless directed otherwise. Adjust your lane position to allow space for workers and equipment. Be prepared to stop at any time.

When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), a driver should press the brake pedal firmly when stopping on a snowy or icy surface. The ABS will pump the brakes more rapidly than a driver would be able to.

Warning signs that indicate approaching hazards are usually yellow with black lettering or symbols. Warning signs in work zones are orange with black lettering or symbols.

When parking uphill on a road that has a curb, your wheels should be turned away from the curb. When parking uphill on a street without a curb or when parking downhill, your wheels should be turned toward the curb or edge of the road.

Yellow lines separating lanes of traffic indicate that traffic is moving in opposite directions. Double solid lines indicate that passing is not permitted from either direction.

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians who are crossing the street in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. In the interest of safety, drivers should yield the right-of-way to people crossing any street.

Regulation signs regulate traffic speed and movement, displaying rules which drivers must obey. This sign tells drivers the direction in which they must drive when turning onto a one-way street.

If you want to turn left at an intersection controlled by a traffic signal displaying a red arrow that is pointing left, you must come to a complete stop before reaching the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk. Remain stopped as long as the red arrow is present.

This triangular sign is a "Yield" sign. When you see this sign, you must slow down to check for traffic and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching cross traffic. Stop only if it is necessary to do so.

Your vehicle's headlights must be activated between sunset and sunrise. Use headlights any time you are driving under conditions that lower visibility.

This sign indicates that the right lane ends ahead. A merging maneuver will be required for drivers in that lane.