TRAFFIC LAW 101

· Don’t drink and drive. Don't drive when you're taking medication that will affect your driving.

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Always wear your seat belt.

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Obey the speed limits. Slow down when road and weather conditions are poor.

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Don't take risks: don't cut people off in traffic, make sudden lane changes or run yellow lights.

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Don't drive when you’re tired, upset or sick.

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If you're in doubt, let the other driver go first — yield the right-of-way.

keep a two-second space between your vehicle and the one ahead. To check your distance: start counting when the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, stop counting when your vehicle reaches the same spot.

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Cut the distractions: don’t overcrowd the vehicle or play loud music.

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Always check your blind spot: look in your mirror and over your shoulder before you change lanes.

Check traffic in all directions before going into an intersection.

The Legal Speed Limit

Rural Areas:55 mph. (unless otherwise posted)

City/Town Areas:30 mph (unless otherwise posted)

Alleys/back streets:15 mph

School Zones:20 mph (school days between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted)

Highways and Freeways:65 mph is the maximum in almost every state for automobiles and 60 mph for trucks.