What does the hand signal in the picture tell you the driver is doing?

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An arm held out of the driver's window and pointed down toward the pavement signals that the vehicle is about to slow down or stop. Drivers use this signal when their brake lights are out or to give following traffic an extra warning.

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Topic: Turns and signals   License: Car permit

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• Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals

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