Basic Driving Maneuvers Entering Traffic, Lane Changes, and Turning NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 3: The Driving Task Presentation 6 of 7

Learning to Drive Videos See Ford’s Driving for Life Vehicle Handling https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=48 (6:47) Vehicle Balance. Braking, Turning, Load Shift, Affects of Vehicle Type/Size Image from: https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=48 Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access

Signaling Turn signals are the most effective way to communicate your intentions on the road Signal every time you: Turn Change lanes Pull to the side of the road Re-enter the traffic flow Signal well in advance of beginning any maneuver (at least 100 feet on city streets and 300 feet on open highways) Image from: http://dc.mybikelane.com/post/index/5212 Retrieved: 12/10/09

Hand Signals Left Turn: Right Turn: Slow/Stop: Use left hand to signal out window, keeping right hand on steering wheel. Left Turn: Arm out straight Right Turn: Arm up 90 degrees Slow/Stop: Arm down 90 degrees Images from: NV DMV Handbook, pg 35 http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbook.pdf Retrieved: 12/21/09

Avoid backing into traffic flow Entering Traffic Avoid backing into traffic flow Signal intention Find a safe space to enter within traffic flow Select proper and legal lane Accelerate smoothly After entering, cancel turn signal (manually if necessary) Re-evaluate the rear zone for fast-approaching vehicles Images from: http://www.drivingschooldirectory.com.au/ Retrieved: 12/15/09

See Rules of the Road video Lane Change Video See Rules of the Road video #8-Lane Change (California DMV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG5n9mBko1k (1:11) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access “Rules of the Road” image from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9H0yON1Xf0 Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Do not change lanes in an intersection Changing Lanes Before deciding to make a lane change, consider whether it is: Necessary Beneficial Legal Do not change lanes in an intersection Cars image from: http://delphi94.com/ Steering Wheel image from: http://www.motiontrends.com/2009/06/BMW/5_Series_Gran_Turismo_7.shtml Police image from: http://www.theinsider.com/photos/2089040_Colin_Farrell_Illegal_lane_change Retrieved: 12/15/09

Making a Lane Change Check traffic flow for safe maneuver Use rear and side-view mirrors Signal intention 100 ft in city, 300 on highways Check blind spots Turn head & Look over shoulder Gradually ease into new lane Check traffic behind you Cancel signal Image from: http://www.drivingschool.ca/drivereducation/page6.html Retrieved: 12/15/09

Unsafe Lane Change Video See Top 10 Reasons for Failing the Driving Test video #1-Unsafe Lane Change (California DMV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHp6gRsmhQw (1:56) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access “Top Ten” image from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkf_NfEwZls Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

See Rules of the Road video Turns Video See Rules of the Road video #9-Turns (California DMV) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4-3OHRqpss (1:55) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access “Rules of the Road” image from: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9H0yON1Xf0 Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Making Left and Right Turns Signal intention 100ft in advance Check for traffic and pedestrians Brake early to reduce speed Search left, front, and right zones If turning right, check left again before turning Turn head and steering wheel toward target area Turn into nearest lane of traffic Halfway through turn, accelerate Image from: http://www.drivingschool.ca/drivereducation/page3.html Retrieved: 12/15/09

Turning Video Click on web address to access video clips See eHow video Turning Left Across Traffic (Tony’s Driving School – AZ) http://www.ehow.com/video_4993686_turning-left-across-traffic.html (1:00) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Turnabout Options A turnabout is when you turn your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction Options Midblock U-turn Back/Pull into side street or driveway Three-point turnabout The safest way to turn your vehicle around is to drive around the block Image from: http://walkwithmepart2.blogspot.com/2009/01/eagle-pair-roosting-at-baker-hollow.html Retrieved: 01/14/10

Precautions for Turnabouts Check law permits a turnabout Need at least 10 seconds of visibility in each direction Do not attempt near hills, curves, or within 200 feet of intersections Never attempt in heavy or high-speed traffic Continually check all around you for traffic, bicyclist, and pedestrians Image from:http://wsbf.org/?m=200711 Retrieved: 01/14/10

U-Turns In Nevada, U-turns are generally allowed on any road when they can be made safely* Not allowed: Where sign or signal prohibits In a business district On curves Near a grade (less than 500ft visibility) *Local authorities may prohibit U-turns at any location within their jurisdictions Image from: http://davebirss.wordpress.com/2007/10/24/a-slight-change-of-direction/time-for-a-u-turn/ Retrieved: 12/31/09

U-Turns are not allowed anytime a traffic sign or signal prohibits Midblock U-Turn U-Turns are not allowed anytime a traffic sign or signal prohibits Consider: Width of road Amount of traffic Vehicle turning radius Image from: Pearson Drive Right Textbook, 11th edition Page 69 Risky maneuver May be law prohibiting

Back or Pull into Side Street or Driveway Using RIGHT side has advantage of re-entering traffic going forward Using LEFT increases risk because you back out into traffic Back into open area (on right) Pull forward into open area (on left) Image from: Pearson Drive Right Textbook, 11th edition Page 69

Only consider in lightly traveled area Three-Point Turn Used to turn around on narrow, two-way streets Your vehicle comes to a complete stop and blocks oncoming traffic Never attempt if sight distance is limited Image from: Pearson Drive Right Textbook, 11th edition Page 70 Dangerous maneuver Only consider in lightly traveled area

Three-Point Turn Video See eHow video How to Make a 3-Point Turn (Step-by-Step) http://www.ehow.com/video_1870_make-three-point.html (1:06) Click on web address to access video clips *Suggest full screen viewing NOTE: some on YouTube, check access Always preview video before showing to students Check content Check availability

Driving Tip Changing lanes is a very simple task, yet it produces thousands of collisions each year. Check your mirrors Look over your shoulder Use your turn signal Before turning the wheel Image from: http://www.kval.com/news/local/60443557.html Retrieved: 01/14/10 Checking your blind spot when you are changing lanes will help keep you out of trouble.