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You want to pull away from the curb. You have signaled and you are checking this outside mirror.
After this car passes, what must you still do?
You want to pull away from the curb. You have signaled and you are checking this outside mirror.
After this car passes, what must you still do?
STOPand
THINK
Why should you
do this?
Developthis habit to
cover theblind spot
At this intersection they stop, we do not.
What should you do as you proceed through it?
EASE OFF THE GAS, COVER THE BRAKE and CHECK IT ANYWAY.
Expect people to run stop signs
STOPand
THINK
“T” crashesfrom side impactskill more people
than head-oncollisions
Developthe habit of
checking everyintersection.
We are at a stop sign intending to turn left, does that van have to stop at the intersection?
We are at a stop sign intending to turn left, does that van have to stop at the intersection?
No, that is a school sign! No, that is a school sign!
STOPand
THINK
What if youthought it
was astop sign?
You might have
pulled out…crash!
Each shape has
a special meaning.
What should you be noticing in this scene?
SOMEONE STANDING ON OTHER SIDE OF PICK-UP TRUCK! SOMEONE STANDING ON OTHER SIDE OF PICK-UP TRUCK!
Get in the habit of looking in, around and beneath parked vehicles.
You want to turn right, what are you concerned about? What will you do here?
Stop and wait!
Will you now tap your horn to alert this bicycle rider ?
No, you’re too close.
STOPand
THINK
What shouldermight the cyclist
look over if heheard yourhorn blast?
Probably his leftshoulder causing the bicycle to drift
to the _____.
If this parked car was here, what would you anticipate?
Same thing, the cyclist would move left.
Give 2 reasons why you should be slowing down?
Some 4 lane roads (multilane) are divided, some are not.
Get in habit
of looking
through their
back window
You’re traveling at 45 mph. Give one reason why should you maintain your position here, or drop back a little?
1) You would lose your 3 second following distance.
2) By moving up your various space cushions would be lost.
3) Traffic light ahead.
You want to turn left - the arrow just appeared, will you have to yield to on-coming traffic
(the truck) before you make your left turn?
On this road you might now normally consider signaling for a right turn at the light.
Cars on right in might pull out in front of you, misinterpreting your signal.
But, why should you delay your signal in this situation?
This car at the intersection is waiting to turn left, what should you be predicting?
Vehicles behind it attempting to change lanes.
You are moving in the left turn lane, what are you thinking about as you get closer to your turn?
What will happen when the arrow turns-off?
Will the green arrow stay on?
What must you do in this situation?
One of the most important signs along the road.One of the few signs directing you to do something
rather than just being warned.
Lane change, it’s becoming a 2 lane road
You’re going straight at this intersection, what have you identified and what should you do?
The right lane is ending, check to see if someone will be passing you on the right.
Continue checking for additional cars that might be passing. (right shoulder head check)
Will this traffic light probably stay green?
YES…there is no one on the side street to trip the light sensors.
If a vehicle began passing that truck coming right at you, what would you do?
STOPand
THINK
If you have to swerve
to the right toavoid a head-on
How much shouldyou turn the
steering wheel?
Don’t over react.
Usually only ¼ turnof the steering
is necessaryAlso, if possible
keep the left tireson the pavement.
Don’t over react.
Usually only ¼ turnof the steering
is necessaryAlso, if possible
keep the left tireson the pavement.
…again use the shoulder
Like the bus in the intersection, you want to turn left…
…will you now follow this bus and complete your turn?
The arrow is not on and
you have poor visibility.
Why not?
If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights, where should you look to avoid the direct, bright glare?
The right white edge line.
Bright lights must be dimmed _______feet before meeting an on-coming vehicle or ______feet before passing a vehicle.
Especially watch for pedestrians if turning right they have the right of way if they have are still
in the crosswalk. Watch for them!
Also, what is not allowed at this intersection?
NO TURN
ON RED
What should you do before
pulling out into this street?
When exiting an city alley, first stop…then keep foot over the brake when easing up toward the street looking for pedestrians
who may not be looking your way!
Many pedestrians will be distracted or pre-occupied
This vehicle is signaling a right turn, what are you anticipating?
This vehicle may attempt a lane change as you are approaching its blind spot.
You are on a one way street. Which side of the street must you be on for a
left turn at the stop sign?
You are on a one way street. Which side of the street must you be on for a
left turn at the stop sign?
Change lanes to the LEFT SIDE Change lanes to the LEFT SIDE
You predict a conflict with this merger. What should you do to avoid the conflict?
Change lanes or brake.
The vehicle to our right may lane change into our lane as we approach it’s blind spot.
(better stay back in case this occurs)
You notice the merger and this car will have a conflict. In addition, the van is slowing to exit. What is your concern?
The trucker may not be able to stop if this car suddenly slowed down. You could be crushed!
What is a danger of you passing this truck and then changing lanes in front of it?