1993 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 168

... ..., . ,. . ..., ...' .' '. , I I I . . Your Own Signals Drivers -signal other.s,too. It's not to only more polite.,. safer to let other it's drivers 1mowwhat-youare doing-.And in some' places the law requires driver signals: Turn and Lane Change Signals: Always signal when you plan to turn or .changelanes. If neces-ssary,you can use hand signals out the window: Left arm straight out 'fora left turn, down for slow :or aboutto-stop, and up for .a right turn. Sl6bing Down: If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance. of slowing or stopping. This warns the driver behindyou. Disabled Your four-wtiy flashers signal that.your vehicle is disabled or is a hazard. See the h d e x under Hazard Warning Flashers. 1 1 . - - - ,, -' , . x3022 ! ' x4032 REVERSIBLE LANE ON MUlTIIANE ROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE Pavement Markings Many cityroads: and expressways, and even bridges, use reuersible-lane traffic control duringrush hours. A red X light above-a lane meansno driving in that lane at .that time. A green mow means you may drive inthat lane. Look €orthe signs postedto warn drivers what hours and days these systems are in effect. = , . Pavement markingsadd to traffic signs and signals.They give information to drivers without iaking attention from the roadway. A solid yellow line on your side of the road or lane means Don't Cross. Traffic Officer The traffic police officer also a source is of important information The officer's signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or othersigns say. The next section discusses some the of road conditionsyou may encounter.