If you need to react to a hazard in the road, do not:

To create more space and minimize the harm of any hazard, communicate your presence to other road users by using your horn, lights, and/or signals. Adjust your speed to be appropriate for the situation and adjust your lane position and/or direction of travel as needed.

• Avoid communicating with other drivers.
• Adjust your speed accordingly.
• Make your presence known by sounding your horn and/or using lights or signals.