On a multi‑lane road, the right lane is often the safest one to choose. It keeps you away from oncoming traffic and it’s less likely that another driver will tailgate you because the driver can use a faster left lane.

You must always use your turn signal to let other road users know that you are planning to turn, change lanes, pull out or pull over. Signal well ahead to give other road users plenty of warning, but don’t apply your turn signal too soon because it might confuse other people. Note: There are situations in which your vehicle’s turn signals may not be noticeable, such as in very bright sunlight or when you’re pulling out from a line of parked vehicles. In these situations, use a hand signal as well as the turn signal.

You must yield the right-of-way to lawfully crossing pedestrians within any crosswalk, whether marked or unmarked.

Steer your vehicle in a smooth line so there will be little side‑to‑side movement. The best way to do this is to look well ahead in the direction you want to go. Your peripheral vision will help you centre your vehicle and keep you moving in a straight line. When you turn, look well ahead in the direction you are turning.

You need a lot of space to pass a tractor-trailer safely. Remember that trucks are long; in Canada, some double tractor-trailers are 27.5 metres in length. Don’t pass one unless you are sure you have enough space. Make sure you keep out of the truck’s blind spots. If you pass a large vehicle or make a lane change in front of one, leave extra room before you merge back in front of the vehicle

Skids can happen any time the tires lose their grip of the road (traction). Environmental factors like rain and ice contribute to skidding, but poor driving skills are the main cause of skidding. Changing speed or direction too suddenly can lead to a skid. The way to avoid skids is to use your See-Think-Do skills. On slippery roads, slow down.

If there is a yellow line to your left, then the lane to your left carries oncoming traffic. You may move into that opposing lane to pass a vehicle if the yellow line is a broken line and it’s safe to complete the pass.

You must always be prepared to stop if you see a pedestrian who is about to step out in front of you. But don’t encourage jaywalking (crossing between intersections) by stopping and inviting the pedestrian to cross. The car behind you may not be expecting you to stop and may crash into you. Drivers in the other lanes may not see the pedestrian crossing in front of your vehicle and may hit the person. Under Section 180 of the Motor Vehicle Act, a jaywalker does NOT have the legal right-of-way. However, under Section 181, you must always take care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian

Slow down as you approach the roundabout. Yield to pedestrians who may be crossing or about to cross in the crosswalk located in advance of the roundabout. Also yield to any traffic already in the roundabout. Travel around the roundabout in a counterclockwise direction and do not change lanes in the roundabout.

Be careful not to overdrive your headlights at night or in fog, rain or snow. “Overdriving your headlights” means that you are travelling so fast that you won’t be able to stop within the distance illuminated by your headlights. (In the dark, you have no way of knowing what lies beyond the range of your headlights.) Overdriving your headlights is especially dangerous in a curve.

A roundabout is a circular intersection in which traffic circulates counterclockwise around a central island. Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic in the circle. Always enter to the right of the central island.

A space conflict happens when two road users try to move into the same space at the same time. To drive safely, you need to keep areas of space (space margins) around your vehicle.