Let’s review a few of them:
When passing a truck, the driver will often flash his lights. He’s letting you know that you have enough room to go ahead of him. Do the same when a truck passes you.
Flashing lights from a driver going in the opposite direction could be a warning to you that there is a police car ahead.
Don’t block the left lane. Once you’ve passed a car, get back into the right lane as soon as possible.
Passing on the right side of the road can be scary – you don’t know if the driver in the left lane is going to suddenly veer to the right lane – an accident waiting to happen. Pass on the left and then return to the right as soon as possible.
Don’t accept the challenge to a road race – even if you think your car has more power.
When merging into traffic, don’t jump in line. And, once in line, open space for another car to get in line as well. Ideally, alternating cars into the main road will allow the traffic to move without anger or frustration.
In the parking lot, park between the lines.
When parking next to another car, give the other car room to open the door.
Use just one parking space – even if your car is the prettiest car in the lot. If you want to protect your vehicle, park at the outskirts of the lot.
Lower your high beams when approaching a car coming from the opposite direction.
Be extra cautious when passing a motorcycle. Give the motorcyclist enough room when passing.
If someone is stranded on the road, it’s ok to stop and offer help. But, use common sense. If you are alone, offer to make a call but don’t get out of your car. Or, better, just make a call to the police and inform them of the disabled car.
If you do get out of your car, stay as far from the road as possible.
Before stopping to help someone, use common sense – is it a mother with children? An elderly man or woman alone? How vulnerable are you?
(More Rules of the Road Next Week)
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