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Tips for Drivers
r Always wear your
seat belt correctly.
The shoulder belt
should lie across the
middle of the chest
and shoulder, not the
neck or throat, and the lap belt
should be low and snug across
the upper thighs, not the belly.
r Always look twice before
turning. Most crashes occur at
intersections.
r Check your blind spots before
changing lanes or merging,
especially in heavy traffic.
r Always use your turn signal when changing lanes.
r Expect to encounter other road users anytime and
anywhere.
r Watch carefully for pedestrians, bicyclists, and
motorcyclists who can be very hard to see,
especially in bad weather or at night.
r When approaching a crosswalk, drive slowly and be
prepared to stop.
r Always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Stop far
enough in advance so that drivers in the other lanes
can also see the pedestrian in time to stop.
r Do not pass other vehicles that are stopped for
pedestrians.
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