1993 Buick LeSabre Owner's Manual - Page 155

Pavement Markings NO PASSING ZONE Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too. It's not only more polite, it's safer to let other drivers know what you are doing. And in some places the law requires driver signals. Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when you plan to turn or change lanes. If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm straight out for a left turn, down forslow or about-to-stop, and up for a right turn. Slowinn down. If time allows, tapthe brake pedal once or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled. Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See "Hazard Warning Flashers" in the Index. Pavement markings addto traffic signs and signals. They give informationto drivers without taking attention from theroadway. A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means "don't cross.'' Traffic Officer The traffic police officer is also a source important of information. The officer's signals govern, nomatter what the traffic lights or other signssay. The next section discusses someof the road conditions you may encounter. 153