Motorcycles are a considerable risk in the city. Most motorcycle accidents occur when the driver of a car makes a turn in front of a motorcyclist. Pay special attention to identifying motorcycles during motorcycle season. School buses in many communities are prohibited by bylaws from using their flashing red warning lamps in town. If you see a school bus stopped in town, predict that children may be exiting from the bus.
Pedestrians require special identification and prediction in the city.
The secret is to avoid panic and to take steps so as not to impede their progress. The Driver's Handbook provides suggestions for dealing with emergency vehicles under a variety of circumstances. You get the best fuel economy from moderate acceleration. Try to pick routes that require the fewest stops. When someone else is driving, count the time it takes from a stopped position until the vehicle has accelerated and reached the speed limit.