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When drivers hear the siren of an emergency vehicle they must pull over as far as practical to the right side
of the roadway and stop until the emergency vehicle passes. However, never stop in an intersection.
Continue through the intersection and then pull to the right as soon as possible. Sometimes the driver of an
emergency vehicle will use a loudspeaker to direct a driver blocking the road. Also, watch for possibly
several emergency vehicles passing at once (i.e. A fire truck and an ambulance). Just because you only see
one vehicle does not mean there is not another one following.

When you see the flashing lights on a school bus, stop at a safe distance away from the school bus and remain
stopped until the RED lights stop flashing. Traffic in BOTH directions must stop and NOT pass. School buses are
now required to flash the RED lights at all stops. Be cautious around stopped school buses, even if the red
lights are not flashing. Assume a child might run out in front of you from the front of the school bus. Treat
school buses as school zones. Drive at 25 mph or less when children are present. Some cities even have a
lower (posted) speed limit than 25 mph... For example, In the City of Moraga, California, there are areas
posted at 15 & 20 mph depending on the area. Please note that these are special signs posted under a city
ordinance, be sure to read the signs !

Fog: The best advice for driving in the fog is do not do it. You should consider postponing your trip until the fog
clears. If you must drive, then slow down and turn on only your low-beam driving lights. High beam lights will
reflect back into your eyes and obstruct your vision. Never drive with just your parking lights or fog lights.
Increase your following distance and be prepared to stop within the space you can see in front of your car.
Avoid crossing or passing lanes of traffic unless absolutely necessary. Listen for traffic you cannot see. Use
your wipers and defroster as necessary for the best vision. If the fog becomes too thick to the point you can
barely see, pull completely off the road. Do not continue driving until you can see better. Turn off your lights or
someone may see your tail lights and drive into you.

Heavy rain or snow: In a very heavy rain or snowstorm, you many not be able to see more than 100 feet in
front of you. When you cannot see any farther than that, you cannot safely drive faster than 30 mph. You may
have to stop from time to time to wipe mud or snow off you windshield (windscreen) , headlights, and tail lights.
When driving in snowy areas, carry chains in case you find yourself in conditions where you cannot drive
without them. Make sure you carry the correct number of chains and that they will fit your tires. Learn how to
put the tire chains on and off before you really need them. Do not wait for an emergency to learn how to use
them. Slow down at the first sign of rain, drizzle or snow on the road. This is when many roads are the most
slippery because of oil and dust or dirt, and it has not been washed away. It is wise to turn on your lights when
visibility is poor-even in daylight.

When you drive on wet, icy, gravel, or dirt roads, you should: 1) Drive more slowly and stay further behind the
car ahead; 2) Slow down as you approach curves and intersections; 3) Avoid quick stops. "Pump" the brakes
to slow or stop; 4) Avoid fast turns; 5) Shift to low gears before going down a steep hill; 6) If the brakes get
wet, dry them by pumping the brakes gently, allow some pressure to build up between the brake pads and
rotor or drum. By applying pressure you create friction which causes heat and dry's the brakes. On older
vehicles, suddenly applying and attempting to lock up the brakes may cause one wheel to lock up an stop and
the other to keep spinning and your vehicle may loose control; 7) Avoid especially slippery areas, such as ice
patches, wet leaves, oil, and deep puddles.