WHAT ARE SOME HAZARDS AT GARAGE SALE SITES? Obviously, you should go very________. slow WHAT ARE SOME HAZARDS AT GARAGE SALE SITES? bored children car doors opening distracted shoppers crossing the street

Why is it a good idea to straddle this yellow line? Doors could open Cars pulling out People between cars Yes, if you reduce speed and keep a comfortable space cushion. Would you be able to react in time if something happened? STOP and THINK Why is it a good idea to straddle this yellow line?

Be especially careful when making turns, you may not see them. Kids do not always check before running across the street. Be ready to stop! If you are a pedestrian, you must not suddenly walk or run into the path of a vehicle close enough to be a danger to you! Be especially careful when making turns, you may not see them.

What about joggers ?

Are these people jogging on the proper side of the roadway? YES…always face traffic Are these people jogging on the proper side of the roadway?

Why is this dangerous? THIS JOGGER CANNOT SEE VEHICLES APPROACHING.

Movie will play - Pedestrians Yield to pedestrians Movie will play - Pedestrians

Yield to pedestrians

What are you searching for here? Be cautious many cyclist will not stop. What are you searching for here?

Will you now tap your horn to alert this bicycle rider ? Probably his left shoulder causing the bicycle to drift to the _____. STOP and THINK What shoulder might the cyclist look over if he heard your horn blast? left into your path No, you’re too close. Will you now tap your horn to alert this bicycle rider ?

If this parked car was here, what would you anticipate? Same thing, the cyclist would move left. If this parked car was here, what would you anticipate?

If you were driving, what would you have already tried to do? - riding on proper side of the street (with traffic) - bright visible clothing - protective helmet change lanes If you were driving, what would you have already tried to do? What are three things this cyclist is doing correctly?

What is this lane intended for? separate bicycle lane What is this lane intended for?

You need to check behind you in this lane before turning right. Many states have separate bicycle lanes. Right shoulder head check You need to check behind you in this lane before turning right.

What is a problem concerning bicycle riders as it becomes dark? Many do not having head or tail lights. But their bright clothing is a wise choice. You’ll need to remember that they may have little or no shoulder room. Give them room when maneuvering around them. What is a problem concerning bicycle riders as it becomes dark?

Be careful around bicycles Movie will play - bikes

Be careful around bicycles

What should you do in a situation like this? Slow down, but first check the traffic situation. What should you do in a situation like this?

It should be near the horn and on the brake. Where will your hand and right foot be as you go through this situation?

Vehicles on the left side Vehicles on the left side. You have better depth perception on your left side because you are sitting on that side of your car. With parked cars on both sides, it is a little tight. Which vehicles will you move closer to and WHY?

Sometimes two cars cannot both proceed. Someone has to stop and wait.

What Smith System principles can you not do here? AIM HIGH IN STEERING GET THE BIG PICTURE What will you do in this situation? Slow down What Smith System principles can you not do here?

That car is backing out, what should you do in this situation? . Tap your horn, the driver may not see you! That car is backing out, what should you do in this situation?

Will the car backing out of driveway see us? You’ll be turning right at the intersection. Besides yielding to crossing cars, what is another concern that you have?

30 or 35 mph Besides 25 mph what are the other common urban and residential speed limits?

Some streets may have have different speed limits for different directions (California). Any idea why in this situation ??? - - better sight distance going down the hill as opposed to going up the hill

What is the speed limit in alleys: 15 mph

Also, when leaving an alley, building, private road or driveway, you must ________ before the crosswalk. You must then yield to all traffic and pedestrians. stop

A good practice to develop your scanning ability. Commentary Driving A good practice to develop your scanning ability. an example of it

Commentary Driving Movie will play

Commentary Driving Movie will play

Backing around a corner: a maneuver you will soon learn When backing around a corner, you should start turning your wheels at the ____________ sidewalk Also look back the entire time, then straighten wheels quickly when car straightens. Backing around a corner: a maneuver you will soon learn

What’s wrong with this picture? Personal headsets are illegal while driving No seatbelt In many states $100 What is the fine for not wearing a safety belt?

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

1)2) When leaving an alley you must stop before the _______ 1)1) Commentary driving is basically thinking ___ _____ when driving, detailing what you are seeing and doing. out loud 1)2) When leaving an alley you must stop before the _______ crosswalk 1)3) When approaching animals (cats, dogs, etc.,) slow down and also check ______ ____ to assess the full traffic scene. behind you 4) In some areas of the country, ____________are constructed to eliminate stop signs and facilitate a safer intersection. They cause drivers to slow down and move to the right. roundabouts 1)5) At railroad crossings _______ go around a lowered gate. never 1)6) At every railroad crossing it’s important to __________ and _______ the tracks before proceeding. slow down check 1)7) At multiple track crossings a stopped train at the station may obscure your vision of another _____________ moving train

1)14) If jogging on a street be sure you are ________traffic. 1)8) True or False: Turning cars that arrive first at a 4-way stop, must yield to vehicles proceeding straight _______ False 1)9) The right of way is something that should be ________ not ________. given taken 1)10) At a 4-way stop the driver on the ______ should yield to the driver on the _______ if they stop at the same time. left right 1)11) True or False: If your lane is obstructed with construction, you must yield to on-coming traffic._______ TRUE 1)12) True or False: At an uncontrolled intersection, turning vehicles have to yield to vehicles going straight. _______ TRUE 1)13) When driving in residential areas, you should look ____, around and even __________ parked cars for people. beneath in 1)14) If jogging on a street be sure you are ________traffic. facing

1)15) True or False: You can depend upon most bicycle riders to stop at stop signs? ________ 1)16) It’s not a good idea to tap your horn when you are _________to a bicyclist. close 1)17) With parked cars on both sides of a very narrow street, it is better if you drive closer to the cars on the _______ left 1)18) Use your ______ anytime you are not sure if drivers see you while they are backing out of their driveway. horn 1)19) True or False: It is legal to drive with a stereo headset if you can still hear the traffic sounds around you. _______ False 1)20) Besides 25 mph, what are the other residential and business speed limits? _____________ 30 and 35 mph

End of Residential part B