60 driving myths
everyone believes

Rules people have misunderstood for years. Legends passed by word of mouth. Facts that change how you drive.

60
verified myths
6
categories
50
US states
1
MYTHRules
«You can never go on a red light»
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2
MYTHSigns
«You must stop for 3 seconds at a Stop sign»
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3
MYTHRules
«At a 4-way Stop, first to arrive goes first»
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4
MYTHTraffic Lights
«A yellow light means you must stop»
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5
MYTHTraffic Lights
«Green always means go»
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6
MYTHRules
«Pedestrians always have the right of way»
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7
MYTHTraffic Lights
«A flashing yellow just means "be careful"»
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8
MYTHRules
«Right turn on red is allowed everywhere»
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9
MYTHSigns
«Everyone must stop for a stopped school bus»
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10
MYTHMarkings
«You can never cross a double solid line»
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