A stop sign always means that you must come to a complete stop. Where there is no stop line, no crosswalk and no sidewalk, stop just before you enter the intersection.

If your vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes, don’t pump the brakes; pumping the brakes will disable the ABS. Instead, press down hard on the brake pedal and hold it down until you come to a complete stop. Don’t worry about possibly locking the wheels. If the ABS computer senses that a wheel is about to lock, it will automatically release that brake to get the wheel rolling again, then reapply the brake. Look and steer in the direction you want to go.

A red light means that you must come to a complete stop. In British Columbia, after you have stopped and made sure the intersection is clear, you may turn left onto a one-way street regardless of whether you’re turning from a one-way street or a two-way street, unless signs indicate otherwise. Note: The laws on left turn on red vary among jurisdictions. In other provinces of Canada, you may only turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Some local jurisdictions (Montreal, for example) prohibit left turns on red altogether. When travelling out of British Columbia, always check the local traffic laws

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.

Drugs and medications can impair your driving abilities. If you are taking medications or drugs, you need to know whether they can affect your ability to drive safely. With some drugs, concentration and coordination are reduced, reaction time is slowed and peripheral vision is affected. Drugs affect different people differently. If there is any doubt about safety, leave the driving to someone else.

Never try to share a lane with a motorcycle. A motorcycle needs the whole lane to travel safely. Allow plenty of space when you pass a motorcycle because your vehicle may throw dirt or water in the rider’s face. Increase your following distance behind a motorcycle to at least three seconds. Motorcycles can stop very quickly and motorcyclists can skid and fall under poor road conditions. You need to leave plenty of room to stop safely.

Uncontrolled intersections are intersections that have no signs or traffic lights. At uncontrolled intersections, you must follow the right-of-way rules to determine which vehicles can proceed first.

For an emergency stop without ABS, press down hard on the brake pedal, but not hard enough to lock the wheels. If you lock the wheels, you may lose control of the steering and the car may skid. If you start to skid, quickly release the brakes and press hard again to regain control. Look and steer in the direction you want to go.

Don’t assume that a motorcyclist in the left part of the lane is planning to turn left. Motorcyclists often ride in the left part of the lane to make themselves more visible because motorcycles can be hard to see, especially at night, at dusk or in heavy traffic. Also, when a motorcyclist is riding behind a large vehicle (such as a bus or large truck), he or she may ride in the left part of the lane to see beyond the large vehicle and view the road ahead.

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.

You should use the Centre or right lanes for normal driving. The leftmost lane is for passing and higher-speed vehicles. Under Section 151.1 of the Motor Vehicle Act, if you’re in the leftmost lane when a faster vehicle approaches you from behind, you must change lanes to let the vehicle pass. Otherwise, the vehicle might try to pass you on the right, which is less safe than passing on the left.

It takes time for your eyes to adjust to dim light or darkness. The older you are, the longer it takes for your eyes to adjust. Before entering a tunnel, slow down to give your eyes more time to adjust to the lower light levels. Also remove your sunglasses and turn on your headlights for increased visibility.

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

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.

Always keep your eyes moving while you’re driving. Look well ahead and scan from one side of the road to the other as you check for potential hazards. Glance in your rear‑ and side‑view mirrors to keep track of what is happening behind you and anticipate other drivers’ actions. Other than to check your mirrors, don’t take your eyes off the road. If you need to use your cell phone, pull over and stop in a safe location first.