Transcript You want to pull away from the curb. You have signaled and

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?
Develop
STOP
Why
this habit to
should
you
andthe
cover
do
this?
THINK
blind
spot
At this intersection they stop, we do not.
What should you do as you proceed through it?
“T” crashes
Develop
STOP
from side
impacts
the habit of
kill more
people
and
checking
every
than
head-on
THINK
intersection.
collisions
EASE OFF THE GAS, COVER THE BRAKE and CHECK IT ANYWAY.
Expect people to run stop signs
We are at a stop sign intending to turn left,
does that van have to stop at the intersection?
You might have
What
if you
STOP
pulled out…crash!
thought
it
Eachand
shape has
was
a
a special meaning.
stop
sign?
THINK
No, that is a school sign!
What should you be noticing in this scene?
Get in the habit of looking in, around
and beneath parked vehicles.
SOMEONE STANDING ON OTHER SIDE OF PICK-UP TRUCK!
Stop and wait!
You want to turn right, what are you concerned
about? What will you do here?
What shoulder
Probably
his left
STOP
might thecausing
cyclist
shoulder
look
over to
if he
the
bicycle
drift
your
toheard
the _____.
THINK
horn blast?
and
No, you’re too close.
Will you now tap your horn to alert
this bicycle rider ?
Same thing, the cyclist would move left.
If this parked car was here,
what would you anticipate?
Some 4 lane roads (multilane) are divided, some are not.
Give 2 reasons why you should be slowing down?
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.
But, why should you delay your
signal in this situation?
Cars on right in might pull out in front
of you, misinterpreting your signal.
Vehicles behind
it attempting to
change lanes.
This car at the intersection is waiting to turn left,
what should you be predicting?
What will happen when the arrow turns-off?
Will the green arrow
stay on?
You are moving in the left turn lane, what are you
thinking about as you get closer to your turn?
One of the most important signs along the road.
One of the few signs directing you to do something
rather than just being warned.
What must you do in this situation?
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)
YES…there is no one on the side
street to trip the light sensors.
Will this traffic light probably stay green?
If you
have
Don’t
over
react.
to swerve
Usually
¼to
turn
to theonly
right
of theasteering
avoid
head-on
is
necessary
How much should
Also, if possible
youthe
turn
keep
leftthe
tires
steering
wheel?
on the pavement.
STOP
and
THINK
…again use the shoulder
If a vehicle began passing that truck coming
right at you, what would you do?
Like the bus in the intersection,
you want to turn left…
Why not?
The arrow is not on and
you have poor visibility.
…will you now follow this bus and
complete your turn?
Bright lights must be dimmed _______feet before meeting an
on-coming vehicle or ______feet before passing a vehicle.
The right
white edge
line.
If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights,
where should you look to avoid the direct, bright glare?
Also, what is not allowed at
this intersection?
NO
TURN
ON
RED
Especially watch for pedestrians if turning right
they have the right of way if they have are still
in the crosswalk. Watch for them!
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.
Change lanes to the LEFT SIDE
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 predict a conflict with this merger.
What should you do to avoid the conflict?
Change lanes or brake.
You notice the merger and this car will have a conflict. In addition, the van is
slowing to exit. What is your concern?
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)
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?