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Broken Yellow Lines
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Broken yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions. A broken yellow line indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the roadway is clear. Since you are facing oncoming traffic, overtaking and passing must be done with extreme caution.
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Solid and Broken Yellow Lines
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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that passing is permitted only in one direction. If the broken yellow line is on your side, you may pass when the roadway ahead is clear. If the solid yellow line is on your side, you may not pass.
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Double Yellow Lines
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Double solid yellow lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn.
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Broken White Lines
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Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. These lines may be crossed with caution. (Remember to signal your intention to change lanes.)
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Solid White Lines
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Solid white lines are used for turn lanes and to prevent lane changes near intersections. Arrows are often used with the white lines to indicate which turn may be made from the lane.
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White Painted Curb
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You may stop inly long enough to pick up or drop off passengers.
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Yellow Painted Curb
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You may stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
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Red Painted Curb
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You may not stop, stand, or park.
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Tire Blowout
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-Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle going straight.-Ease off the gas pedal; do not apply the brakes.-Let the vehicle slow down until it is almost stopped.-Just before your vehicle stops, pull off the roadway and apply the brakes.
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Fire
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Pull quickly off the road, shut off the ignition to cut electrical power and get all passengers away from the car.
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Overheating
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-Pull to the side of the road and turn off your engine immediately.-Raise the hood, but do not open the radiator cap! Opening the radiator cap while the engine is hot may allow steam to escape and cause severe burns. -Add water only after the engine is cooled.
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Power Steering Failure
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-Pull on the wheel with both hands to complete the turn and steer to the right side of the road.-Stop the car; push the brakes extra hard if your vehicle has power brakes.-Shift to neutral and try to restart the engine.
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Headlight Failure
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-Try the high beam/low beam switch. This may restore normal function.-Turn the headlight switch on and off several times.-If neither of these steps work, put on the parking lights, emergency flashers or turn signals; pull to the side of the road and stop.
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Brake Failure
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-Do not pump anti-lock brakes.If the vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes:-Pump the brakes rapidly. This may build up enough pressure to stop your vehicle.-If pumping the brakes does not work, slowly apply the parking brake. Be sure to hold the brake release so you can ease off the brake release so you can ease off the brake if the rear wheels lock and the car begins to skid.-Shift to low gear and look for a place to stop.
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Skid Recovery
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-Do not press on the brake any further; this will only make the skid worse.-Turn the wheel quickly in the direction you want your vehicle to follow (in the direction of the skid).-As the car begins to straighten out, turn the wheel quickly back the other way so your vehicle does not skid in the opposite direction.-Continue turning the wheel back and forth as necessary until your vehicle straightens to its normal path.
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