1993 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 188

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 thewindow: Left arm straight out for a left turn,down for slow or about-to-stop, and up fora right turn. Slowing down.If time allows, tap the brakepedal 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 "HazardWarning Flashers" in the Index. - TRAFFIC OFFICER The traffic police officer is also a source of important information. The officer's signals govern, no matterwhat the traffic lights or othersigns say. The next section discusses some of the road conditions you may encounter. DEFENSIKE D m N G The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts" in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "beready for anything." On city streets, rural roads,or freeways, itmeans "always expect the unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or otherdrivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do. Beready for their mistakes. Expect children to dash out from behind parked cars, often followed by other children. Expect occupants in parked carsto open doors into traffic. Watch for movement in parked cars-- someone may be about to open a door.