Yielding the Right of Way NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 6: Mixing with Traffic Presentation 2 of 3 TOPICS: Right of Way Yielding at Intersections Joining Traffic

City Traffic City traffic can be heavy, fast-moving and more challenging. Traffic density is heavier (more vehicles per mile) in cities. When driving in the city, focus your attention on the driving task. Red truck image from: http://www.aaroads.com/california/images999/embarcadero_sb_sf_15.jpg Line of cars image from: http://www.sfgate.com/blogs/images/sfgate/techchron/2006/05/24/traffic499x323.JPG

Searching in City Traffic Searching means moving your eyes in a constant pattern, from near to far and side to side. Constantly search the total traffic scene. Look for: Vehicles merging into and out of traffic Traffic signs and signals requiring action Image from: http://www.mccullagh.org/photo/1ds-14/greenwich-village-intersection Retrieved: 02/24/11 People and cyclists moving on the roadway

What is a potential hazard in this scene? Image from teenSMART Car in rear tailgating Pedestrian in street ahead Oncoming traffic

The faster the traffic the larger the gap needed. Judging Gaps Before entering or crossing traffic, you must find a large enough gap in traffic. Graphic image from Pearson Driver Right Textbook 11th Edition Photo from: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yI3p8aRQnHo/TJcDMoNTWmI/AAAAAAAAGRw/e52qb1XVpUU/s1600/outlaw-left-turns.jpg The faster the traffic the larger the gap needed.

Entering Traffic When you’re entering traffic: Signal intention Yield the right of way to oncoming traffic Search for gap in traffic You will need at least a half block gap Steer into nearest travel lane Accelerate smoothly to speed of traffic Teen image from: http://magazine.jhsph.edu/2006/Fall/news_briefs/_images/teen_driver.jpg Outlet image from: http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1084052801048372461bEPrVh White truck image from: http://passmore.smugmug.com/photos/83126410-M.jpg Retrieved 03/07/11

Right of Way The term right of way describes the privilege of having immediate use of the roadway. You have the right of way when others give it to you, it cannot be taken. Yield sign image from: http://www.fotosearch.com/photos-images/yield-stop-signs.html Stop sign image from: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/190/523113134_d032919f0a_z.jpg?zz=1 Pedestrian image from: http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00152/B4S_yield120210_152202c.jpg

Pedestrians Drivers should always be prepared to yield to pedestrians. School kids image from: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/images/200902/rad_021809_l_1_pedestrian_c_500.jpg Men image from: http://blog.nj.com/ledgerupdates_impact/2008/07/large_detcross.jpg Retrieved 02/15/11 Pedestrians facing a green light may cross.

Yielding the Right of Way When deciding whether or not to yield, remember: Yield signs only indicates who should yield It does not stop traffic Do not assume others will yield to you Best to yield to others Even when not required When yielding to another, don’t cause them to slow, stop, or change path of travel Turn sign image from: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/37/111920867_a5a5aebdf5.jpg Stop sign image from: http://www.fox-hound.us/misc/Stop-Yield-To-Oncoming-Traffic.jpg Retrieved 03/04/11

When to Yield Right of Way To pedestrians in crosswalks To traffic within an intersection Allow intersection to clear before proceeding When entering traffic Upon turning or from driveway To the first vehicle at 4-way stop If arrive at same time, yield to vehicle on right To emergency vehicle To trains Stop image from: http://media.photobucket.com/image/yield+%2B+stop+/Bryant5493/PICT0008.jpg Yellow sign image from: http://www.aaroads.com/southeast/alabama999/parker_ln_nb_at_sutherland_dr_02.jpg Retrieved 03/04/11 Historic yellow yield sign

Yielding Video Click on web address to access video clips The 60 Second Driver Yielding http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Videos/yielding.wmv (0:60) The 60 Second Driver Turn Into the Correct Lane http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Videos/CompletingTurnsInCorrectLane.wmv (0:60) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: On - Check access

Making Turns Turning requires spatial judgment, speed control, and steering skill. When making turns: Signal intention (at least 100 feet in advance) Be aware of your speed (approx. 5-15 mph) Search ahead for potential hazards Look through the vehicle’s turning path Monitor your turning radius (not too sharp or wide) Enter the proper lane Silver car image from:http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobikefed/2179779898/in/photostream/ Red car image from: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mobikefed/2178991961/in/photostream/ Retrieved 03/07/11

Turning at an Intersection When turning LEFT do not cut the corner When turning RIGHT do not turn wide Come to a complete stop before turning right on a red light Images from: http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/turns.htm Retrieved 02/10/11 In multi-turn lane roadways, maintain turning lane position

Turning right and accelerating to 30 mph takes about 6 seconds. Right Turn When making a right turn: Signal in advance (at least 100 ft in advance) Move to the right edge of road Watch for pedestrians and cyclist Look left, right, and left again Proceed when clear Turn into the closest right lane Accelerate to the speed of traffic Turning right and accelerating to 30 mph takes about 6 seconds.

27% of intersection crashes deal with left turns Protected Turn Unprotected Permission/Protected Some lights have a “flashing yellow arrow” indicating yield to oncoming traffic. Statistics and permission images from: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/resources/casestudies/fhwasa09015/fhwasa09015ppt.cfm Unprotected image from: http://www.chicagopersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/stop%20light%20photo.jpg Sign image from: http://www.ktul.com/Global/story.asp?S=12939418 Flashing sign image from: http://www.tylertxblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/flashing_yellow.jpg Retrieved 03/04/11

Turning Video Click on web address to access video clips The 60 Second Driver Left Turns at a Median http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Videos/MedianLeftTurns.wmv (0:60) The 60 Second Driver Turning at a Wide Boulevard http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Videos/WideBoulevardTurns.wmv (0:60) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability 60 Second & Manitoba images from: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/English/dr_tips/60sec.html Retrieved: 01/21/10

Flashing Yellow Arrow Steady RED arrow Steady YELLOW arrow If turning left, must stop Steady YELLOW arrow Prepare to stop Flashing YELLOW arrow Proceed with left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic Steady GREEN arrow Proceed with left turn New signal throughout the United States. It’s safer It’s more efficient It’s more consistent

U-Turns at Intersections Know if a U-turn is permissible. Turn images taken by CCSD Un U-turn image from: http://i.pbase.com/u26/orangecones/upload/19577581.Mvc009s.jpg Retrieved 02/15/11 In Nevada, U-turns are generally allowed at most intersections, unless a sign or signal prohibits it.

The 60 Second Driver U-Turns U-Turn Video The 60 Second Driver U-Turns http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/Videos/UTurns.wmv (0:60) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing

Sign Trivia Final Thoughts YIELD indicates a driver must prepare to stop, if necessary, to let another proceed (give right-of-way). Originally the sign was adopted as a yellow pointed-down equilateral triangle. In 1971 the sign was changed with red background and white center as seen today. Research and images from: http://www.trafficsign.us/yellowyield.html Retrieved 02/15/11 Were YIELD signs ever yellow? Yes - in fact, yellow was the standard color for YIELD signs for nearly 20 years. The YIELD sign was added to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices in 1954 to assign right of way at intersections where a stop was not normally required. The sign was established as a point-down equilateral triangle with black legend and border on a yellow background. Some agencies also used a "keystone"-shaped YIELD sign, and others added the text "RIGHT OF WAY" in the space below the YIELD legend. In 1971, the YIELD sign was changed to use the red background you see today, along with the white region in the center of the sign.

Test Your Knowledge When making a right turn at an upcoming intersection, slow down and: Merge into the bike lane Move toward the left side of your lane Activate turn signal 100 feet before turning None of the above Answer: C

Test Your Knowledge A flashing yellow left turn arrow light at an intersection indicates you should: Yield to oncoming traffic before turning Make a U-turn, the road is closed Speed up and turn quickly Stop immediately Answer: A

Test Your Knowledge This sign means: Mile marker 44 Speed limit 44 State road 44 Next exit 44 miles away Answer: A Image from: http://community.babycenter.com/post/a12495655/do_you_know_what_a_mile_marker_is Retrieved 03/17/11