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To de-escalate a potential road rage situation, you should avoid eye contact, not make gestures, and give the aggressive driver plenty of space.

This sign warns that traffic from another roadway will be entering your lane; be prepared to adjust your speed or change lanes to allow others to merge safely.

This sign directs drivers to stay to the right of an upcoming island, median, or other obstruction in the roadway.

This sign warns that the road surface can become very slippery when it is wet or raining; reduce speed and avoid sudden maneuvers.

In Texas, warning signs that alert you to possible hazards and changes in road conditions are typically yellow and diamond-shaped.

Driver fatigue is a major cause of crashes, and those most at risk are drivers who attempt long trips without taking scheduled rest breaks.

The gap you need to safely cross traffic depends on the speed of oncoming vehicles as well as road and weather conditions that can affect your car's acceleration.

Red is used for signs that require immediate driver action or indicate a prohibition, such as Stop, Do Not Enter, and Wrong Way signs.

To remain visible to a truck driver, stay out of their large blind spots (No-Zones) located at the front, rear, and on both sides of the vehicle.

This sign warns that a flagger is ahead controlling traffic; be prepared to slow down and follow their instructions.

In Texas, guide signs for public recreation areas and points of scenic or cultural interest are brown with white letters.

The Texas Driver Handbook advises that to prevent fatigue, you should get enough sleep, share the driving, and take regular breaks every two hours or 100 miles.

A single broken line, either white or yellow, indicates that you may change lanes or pass other vehicles when it is safe to do so.

In heavy rain, low-beam headlights increase your visibility to other drivers without causing the reflective glare that high beams would create.

When navigating a roundabout, you should stay in your chosen lane until you are ready to use your right turn signal and exit the circle.

Double solid yellow lines indicate no passing is allowed from either direction; you may not cross these lines to overtake another vehicle.

To merge safely onto a freeway, use the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic, signal, check for a gap, and yield to vehicles already on the freeway.

Defensive driving requires constant awareness, which involves keeping your eyes moving to scan the road ahead, to the sides, and in your mirrors for potential hazards.

Warning signs are typically diamond-shaped and have black letters or symbols on a yellow background, or an orange background for temporary work zones.

It is illegal and extremely dangerous to back up or make a U-turn on an expressway; you must proceed to the next exit to safely correct your route.

This sign warns of a road with three or more curves ahead; drivers should slow down and stay in their lane.

To avoid disrupting the flow of traffic, you should maintain your speed on the highway and only begin to slow down after you have entered the deceleration lane or exit ramp.

This sign provides an advance warning that a yield sign is ahead, so you should prepare to slow down and yield.

The Texas Basic Speed Law requires drivers to reduce speed for hazards such as narrow roads, poor weather conditions like rain, and when approaching intersections.

A steady yellow traffic light means the signal is about to change to red, so you should slow down and prepare to stop safely before the intersection.

In Texas, you may open your car door on the traffic side only when it is safe and will not interfere with moving traffic, including bicycles.

The railroad advance warning sign is a circular yellow sign with a black "X" and the letters "RR," indicating that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

The shape and color of a route marker indicate the type of roadway, such as an interstate (red and blue shield) or a Texas state highway (black and white state shape).

This sign warns of a steep hill ahead; drivers should be prepared to control their speed, possibly by shifting to a lower gear.

Signs that require a driver to stop or prohibit them from entering an area, such as Stop, Do Not Enter, and Wrong Way signs, all use a red background for high visibility.