Laterrian Wallace
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Learn the basic traffic laws and road signs in the United States, such as steering wheels, speed limits, and right of way. Find out how to avoid tickets, accidents, and emergencies while driving in the US.
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- Always observe your surroundings when reversing. Although backup cameras have been standard on all US automobiles since 2018, you should still be very observant of your surroundings while placing your vehicle in reverse.
- Slow traffic keeps right. On most American roadways and nearly all highways, the right lane is reserved for slow-moving traffic, while the left lanes are designed for faster driving and passing.
- Signal before turning or changing lanes. Failing to signal before turning or changing lanes is treated as a non-criminal traffic infraction if caught by law enforcement in certain states.
- Keep a safe following distance. Most drivers understand that keeping some kind of distance between you and the car in front of you is good driving practice.
Learn the basic driving rules, road signs, and traffic lights in the United States. Find out how to avoid traffic tickets, DUIs, and accidents while traveling in the U.S.
List of some standard rules of the road: Entering and leaving roadways. Right of way at marked and unmarked intersections under various conditions. Observing and interpreting traffic signs (especially warning, priority or prohibitory traffic signs) Keeping to right side (or left side) except to pass others, where passing is allowed.
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- The Basic Speed Rule. Many states – including Texas and California – have what is referred to as the “Basic Speed Law”. This law states that drivers must never exceed a safe speed limit based on current roadway and traffic conditions.
- Prima facie speed limits. Exceeding the speed limit is against the law. You must know the speed limit for the road you are driving on, even if there are no posted speed limit signs on the roadway.
- Drive on the right. One of our country’s longest-standing road laws states that motorists must drive on the right side of the road, to prevent conflict between opposing streams of traffic.
- Slow traffic must keep right. When there are multiple lanes of traffic moving in the same direction on a roadway, the slowest vehicles should occupy the right-hand lane.
Learn how to share the road with drivers, motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Find out the rights and responsibilities of each user and how to prevent deadly crashes.
A comprehensive guide to understanding the road rules that keep you and others safe. Familiarize yourself with these guidelines to navigate the roads confidently.
