The curve and tree is obscuring the stop sign. Get in the habit of “saying the signs” to yourself as you see them. Any ideas on WHY this sign is placed here? The curve and tree is obscuring the stop sign.

WHITE STOP LINE Where is the stop sign? same curve... How do you know?

More checking and Analyzing Intersections

Why should you still check down these side streets? Not all vehicles stop! Some larger residential streets are sometimes called through streets. They usually have yellow dashes and side streets have stop signs.

What should you be doing? Even though they yield; coast and cover your brake. YIELD SIGNS What sign do you see at this intersection?

What have you analyzed about this intersection? IT’S AN UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION! There are no stop or yields signs. If both you and a crossing car do not slow down…crash! Why should you do this? STOP and THINK What will you do as you approach it? Slow down and check both ways. It’s also a blind Intersection. What have you analyzed about this intersection?

She has already analyzed the intersection; (uncontrolled) but, what else should she be doing?

Begin the second check of the intersection.

We are at a stop sign intending to turn left, does that van have to stop at the intersection? You might have pulled out…crash! Each shape has a special meaning. What if you thought it was a stop sign? STOP and THINK No, that is a school sign!

SCHOOL SITUATIONS

If you were driving would you have stopped this close to these people? What is the school speed limit? In most states it’s 20 mph. No, stop further back! If you were driving would you have stopped this close to these people?

It’s a school day…do you have to go 20 mph at this time? NO…Children must be PRESENT

But, in other parts of the country the school speed limit may be different.

How are these two signs different? The first one is a ____________. The second one is a _____________. School sign Pedestrian X-ing

And, slow even more! He may not know we are approaching! When you were younger did you always look before crossing? Children are very unpredictable. Slow down! STOP and THINK Is 20 mph in effect now? What else would you do? Yes

Can we proceed with the school bus flashing its lights? Yes, as long as they are yellow…once the bus stops, they will flash red.

Who must yield in this situation? Car A and C yields to School Bus Why not B? It’s not approaching from in front or behind the bus. (but the driver should be very cautious) Bus C

What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus? In many states: Fines go as high as $1000 1 year suspension of license What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus?

. . Legally yes…it is not crossing the pathway of the bus. However, the driver should still exercise caution. . . Here, we cannot proceed with the school bus flashing its lights. But, what about the car, can it proceed straight across the intersection?

Which vehicle(s) must stop in this school bus situation? Just vehicle A Vehicles on opposite side of 4 lane road can proceed

Do we have to stop for this school bus? In most states a stop is not required on the opposite side of a four lane road.

Be extra careful in school zones Movie will play –school zones

Be extra careful in school zones

When pulling over. . . How to line up the car properly to the curb. Site line over middle of car in straight line to curb. How to line up the car properly to the curb.

How to line up the car properly to the curb. Site line over middle of car in straight line to curb How to line up the car properly to the curb.

Be sure you get close enough to the curb. No more than 12 inches Be sure you get close enough to the curb. How many inches are you allowed away from the curb?

A useful maneuver for turning around. 3 point turnaround A useful maneuver for turning around.

A useful maneuver for turning around. 3 point turnaround A useful maneuver for turning around.

What’s wrong with this picture? What is wrong with this picture? All states have laws regarding overloading vehicles with people or freight in which the drivers view is obstructed.

End of Residential part A Quiz time…how much do you remember?

Left shoulder head check on the brake, controlling the speed 1)1) You should take care that you are sitting at least _________ inches away from the airbag. 10 inches 1)2) The last thing you should do before pulling away from the curb: ________________ Left shoulder head check 1)3) What should you do at residential intersections even if you do not have a stop or yield sign? ________________ reduce speed and check 1)4) At every residential intersection you need to develop the habit of _________it. Are there stop or yield signs? analyzing 1)5) Try to analyze residential intersections ___feet before it. 50 1)6) You must signal ____feet before a residential turn. 100 1)7) At a blind intersection, where must your right foot be as you are easing up to see better? ____________________ on the brake, controlling the speed 1)8) At a blind intersection move up to see at least: _______ 1 block down

1)15) True or False: This is a school sign. ______ 1)9) Driving the school speed limit is very important because children are very _____________ unpredictable 1)10) On a 2 lane road, you are approaching a slowing school bus with flashing yellow lights, be prepared to ________ stop 1)11) In many states, you could be fined up to _______ and have your license suspended for ________ if you pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. $1000 1 year 1)12) True or False: You can pass a stopped school bus if you are on the opposite side on a four lane road. _________ True 1)13) Your left arm is extended out and _______ if your brake lights are not working and you are intending to stop. down 1)14) Your left rear turn signal bulb has burned out; you extend your left arm ______________ to signal this turn. straight out 1)15) True or False: This is a school sign. ______ False

1)22) When pulling over to curb be no more than ______away 1)16) You see the back side shape of these two signs: what do they mean? stop and school 1)17) When you see any traffic sign, it is a good practice to mentally: _________________ say the sign to yourself 1)18) How might you still know there is a stop sign at an intersection although obscured by a tree? ___________ white limit line 1)19) Why should you check the intersection again after analyzing it?_____________________________________ Some drivers will run stop signs or not yield 1)20) What must you do as you approach an uncontrolled intersection? ____________________________________ slow down, check both ways and be prepared to stop 1)21) The right rear turn signal bulb has burned out, how can you still signal your right turn? ______________________ extend left arm out window straight up 1)22) When pulling over to curb be no more than ______away 12 inches

End of Residential part A