Driving Etiquette

Here are some simple Rules of the Road to remember the next time you go out:

• When driving, pay attention to the task at hand
• Do not stay in the left lane if you are going slower than the traffic to your right
• If you are not passing another car, remain in the right lane(s)
• If a car is approaching from the rear, flashing its lights, move over as soon as you are able
• Do not tailgate, leave a “2 second” space between you and the car ahead of you
• Do not slam on your brakes if a car is tailgating you
• Do not ride your brakes
• Do not change lanes if there is a car in the lane you want to move into going faster than you
• Be courteous to others, if you can’t make a move without obstructing others on the road don’t do it
• Check around your car when changing lanes in order to do so safely
• When entering an interstate, speed up to match the speed of the oncoming traffic before trying to merge
• When leaving an interstate, slow down only when you are totally in the deceleration lane
• When moving into a turn lane, wait until you are in the lane to brake
• When driving behind someone make sure your high beams are off
• Green means GO
• Red means STOP
• Blue means MOVE TO THE RIGHT (and if it follows you, it means you’re screwed)
• Use your blinker to signal a lane change, or a turn
• Do not forget to turn off your blinker
• When encountering a funeral procession, pull over to show respect for the deceased (unless you know the SOB, that is)
• And finally for all you tourists out there in happy-go-lucky land, plan your trip before you leave home so you know where you are going