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Road WiseRoad Wise Mastering the Basics
Passenger SafetyTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
in cooperation with
Texas Department of Transportation
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability,genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
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To Avoid Collisions Recognize a hazard. Know action to take. Act correctly in time.
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Action to takeHazard Action Run off right side Stay calm. of road Hold wheel firmly.
Steer wheel gradually back onto road.
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Action to takeHazard ActionSkid Steer to the
direction you want to go.
Emergency Braking Know if you have anti-lock brakes or disc brakes and
how they differ.
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Test your reaction time.
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How Attentive Are You? Do you talk with passengers while you drive? Do you smoke while you drive? Do you drink coffee while you drive? Do you eat while you drive? Do you listen to the radio while you drive? Do you watch scenery while you drive? Do you use your cell phone while you drive?
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Ways to Eliminate Distractions: Don’t mess with temperature, radio or
power controls while driving. Don’t dial or talk on the phone while
driving. Don’t read a map or book while
driving. Don’t drive after taking medications. Don’t eat while driving. Don’t talk to passengers while driving.
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Speed Stopping Distance
35 mph 160 feet
45 mph 225 feet
55 mph 310 feet
65 mph 410 feet
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Passing Pointers: Signal. Know your vehicle. Look. Check blind spots. Change lanes cautiously. Pass and return to your lane.
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How do you determine a safe following distance?
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Yielding the Right of Way
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Parking Set the brake. Downhill = front wheels to the curb. Uphill = front wheels from the curb. Respect parking lot lanes. Use signals. Watch for others.
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Freeway Driving Observe ramp speed limit. Be aware of other drivers. Use signals. Yield. Watch for signs.
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Headlights When in doubt, yes. Never drive with only parking lights.
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