developing your smart driving skills Fog Lights  —fog lamps should only be used in place of, or  with, headlamps if atmospheric conditions (fog) make the use of  headlamps disadvantageous. The lights on the back of  a vehicle can tell you a lot  about what that vehicle  is about to do. In this  illustration, the vehicle is  backing up.  Hazard lights  —these let people know you have stopped for  an emergency. Truck drivers also use them to warn that they are  travelling well below the speed limit. The horn is a useful communication tool if it’s used properly.  For example, if you see someone start to pull out of a driveway  without looking, a light tap on the horn will let the other driver  know you’re there. Only use the horn when it gives a useful  signal to other drivers and helps prevent a crash. When you carry a load  that extends behind your  vehicle, attach a red flag  to the end of the load as a  warning to other drivers. You can often communicate with other road users just by using  your eyes. When you stop for pedestrians, make eye contact so  they know you have seen them and it is safe for them to cross.  Do the same for other drivers, motorcycle riders and cyclists  when you are stopped at an intersection. Waving your hand to let another driver proceed, or a pedestrian  cross in front of you, is generally not a good idea. The other  driver or pedestrian may face hazards you can’t see. You can tell a lot about what a driver is going to do by watching  “vehicle language.” If a vehicle moves over in the lane, the  driver may be planning to change lanes or turn. If the vehicle  slows down when approaching a corner, the driver may be  A parked car starts to  pull out just in front  of you. How can you  use your “do” skills —  speed control, steering,  space margins and  communication?  driving tip think about Eye contact Horn Body language Vehicle language 78