If the brake lights are not working, how must you warn with your arm that you are going to stop?

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In the event of brake light failure, or to warn of a sudden significant reduction in speed, the driver must use hand signals. The regulatory way to indicate stopping or braking is by extending the left arm out the window with the palm facing down and moving it up and down with short, quick movements. This visual signal alerts drivers behind to avoid rear-end collisions. Moving the arm from left to right or slowly does not correspond to the braking signal and could be confused with other intentions.

If the brake lights are not working, how must you warn with your arm that you are going to stop?

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