1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 126

bur 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. REVERSIBLE tANE ON MULTtlANE ROADWAY NO PASSING ZONE Turn and Lane Change Signals: Always signal whenyou plan to turn or change lanes. Pavement Markings Many city roads and expressways, and Pavement markings add to traffic signs If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window:Left arm straight out even bridges, use reversible-lane traffic and signals. They give information to control during rush hours.A red X light drivers without taking attention from the for a left turn, down for slow or aboutto-stop, and up fora right turn. roadway. A solid yellow line on your above a lane means no driving in that lane at that time.A green arrow means side of the road or lane means Don't Slowing Down: If time allows, tap the you may drive in that lane. Look for the Cross. brake pedal onceor twice in advance of signs posted to warn drivers what hours slowing or stopping. This warns the and days these systemsare in effect. driver behind you. Disabled: Your four-way flashers signal that your vehicleis disabled or is a hazard. See theIndex under Hazard Warning Flashers. liffk Ofiiceer The traffic police officeris also a source of important information. The officer's signals govern, no matter what the traffic lights or other signs say. The next section discusses some the of road conditions you may encounter. 125