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Turn on your headlights when you cannot see clearly for at least 500 feet.

Left Turn Only. This sign tells you that you can only a make left turn from this lane.

Lane-Use Control signs are used where turning movements are required or where turning movements are permitted from lanes as shown.

A three-point-turn must be made without endangering other traffic.

They are normally permitted where your vehicle can be seen for a great distance and where traffic is such that making a three-point-turn would not constitute a hazard.

Three-point turns are not permitted on interstate freeways, on curves, or near the top of hills where you cannot be seen by drivers of other vehicles approaching from either direction within 500 feet.

Winding road ahead.

The road ahead winds back and forth. Slow to a safe or indicated speed.

Do not overreact or slam on the brakes.

Instead, take your foot off the accelerator and brakes. Slow down gradually.

A stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. It means that you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection ahead and yield to traffic close enough to be an immediate hazard.

Parking is not allowed in front of a driveway.

In addition to the basic speed law, the traffic laws set up speed limits for normal driving conditions. Speeds in excess of such limits are prima facie evidence that they are unlawful, and you may be arrested.

The new Alabama law requires children to be in rear-facing infant car seats until they are one year or weigh 20 pounds. After that, they must be in forward-facing child car seats until they are five or weigh 40 pounds, in booster seats until they turn six, and in regular seat belts until they turn 15.

Don’t share the lane with a motorcycle. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full lane width as all other vehicles. A skilled motorcycle operator is constantly changing positions within a lane to maximize being seen, to see the roadway better, and to compensate for objects on or near the road. Drivers should never move into the same lane alongside a motorcycle even if the lane is wide and cyclist is riding far to one side. It is not only illegal, but extremely hazardous.

The only exceptions to obeying all traffic control devices are emergency situations when directions from a police officer or other emergency personnel take priority. Uniformed school patrol members also have the authority to direct traffic at locations near schools. You must also respect and obey a flagger in a work zone.

If you ever find yourself with yellow to your right and white to your left, you are going the wrong way.

Remember, solid yellow lines are used on the left of the roadway edge of divided streets or roadways. When driving, a yellow line should always be to your left.

Watch out for the second train. When the last car of the train passes, do not proceed until you are sure no train is coming on another track, especially from the other direction.

If there is more than one track, a sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks.

The following schedule is used to determine the length of a suspension period:

• 12-14 Points in a two-year period 60 days.
• 15-17 Points in a two-year period 90 days.
• 18-20 Points in a two-year period 120 days.
• 21-23 Points in a two-year period 180 days.
• 24 and above points in a two-year period 365 days.

After a traffic conviction is two years old, it loses its point count for suspension purposes but remains on a driver’s record.

Motor vehicles must be equipped with at least two headlights (white lights), a rear license plate light, a brake light, and at least one red taillight.

It is unlawful to use a motor vehicle horn for any purpose except in giving warning when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation. Needless use of your horn may result in an arrest.

There are several situations when you should not use your horn. They include:

• Announcing arrival or calling your passengers.
• Encouraging someone to drive faster or get out of the way.
• Letting other drivers know they made a mistake.
• Around blind pedestrians.
• Passing bicyclists.
• Approaching horses.

A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign.

Come to a complete stop, yield to vehicles and pedestrians who reach the intersection before you, and proceed when the intersection is clear.

Drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians.

Be especially alert for pedestrians:

• On streets on which cars are parked.
• During the hours of darkness or poor visibility.
• At places where people cross – near mailboxes, institutions, churches, play areas, bus stops, etc.
• During morning and afternoon when children are going to and from school or at play.

Be especially alert for older people who move slowly and cannot see or hear well.

If you are under 21 and found driving with a BAC of .02 percent or more, you will be convicted of underage driving while under the influence.

Under state law, it is unlawful for any of the following persons to operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle:

• A person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• A person who is under the influence of a drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.
• A person whose blood contains .08 percent or more concentration of alcohol.
• A person under the combined influence of alcohol and a drug to a degree which renders him incapable of safely driving.
• Commercial vehicle operators whose blood alcohol content is .04 percent or more.
• Persons under 21 years of age whose blood alcohol content is .02 percent or more.
• School bus and daycare drivers whose blood alcohol content is .02 percent or more.

Passing on the right is permitted when the vehicle in front of you is making or about to make a left turn or when the road is marked for two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Note: a dashed yellow line does not indicate that you may pass to the right!

You should increase your following distance if you have a heavy load, or are driving vehicles with longer lengths than cars.

Brown signs are used for points of public recreational or cultural interest.

Even if drivers on the freeway should allow room for those entering, you must yield to traffic on the freeway.

Having a driver’s license is a privilege that comes with great responsibility.

Road curves. Note the difference between Curve and Sharp Turn signs.

You must stop your vehicle at least 20 feet before reaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road or the opposite side of the road.

It is not true that trucks gain speed quicker than cars.

Trucks require more time than a car to accelerate and reach normal speed.

There are many drugs, which interfere with your ability to drive safely. These may be contained in prescriptions written by your doctor, or may be found in some of the remedies which you can buy without prescription.

Remember, it is illegal to drive when you are under the influence of a drug to a degree that makes you incapable of driving safely.

Dimming headlights when meeting or following is required by law. If another driver fails to do dim the headlights, make sure yours are dimmed. You prove nothing by keeping your lights on high beam and blind the approaching driver. To avoid glare, look down to the right-hand edge of the pavement and concentrate on the white striped line.

At least 100 feet before making the turn, signal your intentions. Be certain your signals are discontinued after completing a maneuver.