Even with a signal, don’t assume that the lane or space you want is clear.

Blind pedestrians, whether guided by a dog or using a white or metallic cane, have the right-of-way at any marked or unmarked crosswalk, even if traffic signals or other right-of-way rules suggest otherwise.

When reversing, always check through your rear window for pedestrians and obstacles, and avoid relying solely on your mirrors, especially when children are nearby.

Vehicles, including motorcycles, can be hidden in your blind spot. Always check over your shoulder before changing lanes. Signal at least 100 feet ahead in residential areas and five seconds before changing lanes on freeways.

An angled edge line on the road indicates that the road ahead is narrowing. Drivers should safely merge into the available lane.

When driving in rainy or foggy conditions, you should use your low beam headlights. They may not improve visibility much, but they make your vehicle more visible to others.

A solid line along the side of the road marks the edge, separating the travel lane from the shoulder. If this line slants toward the center of the road, it signals that the road ahead becomes narrower.

This sign warns about a steep downhill grade ahead. Slow your speed and shift to a lower gear to maintain control and reduce brake strain.

Warning signs are generally diamond-shaped with black markings on yellow backgrounds. This specific sign indicates that the right lane is closing or the road is narrowing ahead.

Stopping distance is influenced by a driver’s reaction time, weather, road and vehicle conditions, tire quality, and speed.

In New York, all adults in moving vehicles are required to wear seat belts. Additionally, all children must be securely fastened in seat belts, booster seats, or child restraint systems. Fines for non-compliance can be as high as $100.

Yellow warning signs indicate immediate driving hazards. These may include steep slopes, curves, or other sudden changes that require prompt driver action.

The final step of parallel parking is to straighten your wheels and pull forward if necessary, ensuring there’s enough space for other vehicles to move around you.

Some highways have minimum speed limits to maintain traffic flow. Driving below the minimum speed can disrupt traffic and create dangerous conditions. Even if there’s no minimum posted, driving too slowly can still be hazardous.

This sign indicates that the shoulder of the road ahead is lower than the road surface. If your wheel drops off the roadway onto a low shoulder, do not slam on the brakes or steer abruptly. Doing so could cause you to lose control.

Wet roads increase stopping distances and can cause skidding. Avoid using cruise control on wet or icy roads, slow down, and drive with extra caution.

When changing lanes, always check your blind spots by looking over your shoulder. Blind spots are areas not visible in your mirrors but may have obstructions or other vehicles.

Many drugs, including prescription, over-the-counter, and illegal substances, can impair driving. It’s a criminal offense to drive while impaired by any drug.

A five-ounce glass of wine, a 12-ounce beer, and 1.5 ounces of 86-proof liquor all contain roughly the same amount of alcohol. Drinking the same amount of alcohol, regardless of the beverage, will impair your ability to drive.

On state highways without a posted maximum speed limit, the maximum legal speed is 55 mph.