1993 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 129

Mur 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 requiresdriver signals. NO PASSINGZONE Turn and Lane ChangeSignals: Always signal when you plan to turn or Pavement Markings change lanes. Pavement markings add to traffic signs If necessary, you can use hand signals and signals. They give information to out the window: Left arm straight out drivers without taking attention from the for a left turn, down for slowor aboutroadway. A solid yellow line on your to-stop, and up for a right turn. side of the road or lane means Don't Slowing Down:If time allows, tap the Cross. brake pedal once or twice in advanceof slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicle is disabledor is a hazard. See theIndex under Hazard Warning Flashers. REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTILANEROADWAY Many city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours. A red X light above a lane means no driving that in lane at that time. A green arrow means you may drive in that lane. Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours and days these systemsare in effect. Traffic Officer The traffic police officer is also source a of important information. The officer's signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next section discusses someof the road conditions you may encounter. I27