Sharing the Roadway with Others Pedestrians Pedestrians Bicycles and Motorcycles Bicycles and Motorcycles Light Trucks and Small Vehicles Light Trucks and Small Vehicles Large Vehicles Large Vehicles Animals Animals

Pedestrians Difficult to see – No headlights or brake lights Difficult to see – No headlights or brake lights Jaywalking – walking across the street without regard for traffic rules or signals Jaywalking – walking across the street without regard for traffic rules or signals (i.e. - Walking into the street from between parked vehicles) Intersections are the most common sites of fatal collisions with pedestrians Intersections are the most common sites of fatal collisions with pedestrians

Children are smaller and less visible Children are smaller and less visible Have poor judgment Have poor judgment Use streets as play areas Use streets as play areas Pedestrians

Manual: Pedestrians p130&131 Pedestrian Deaths: , , Pedestrian Deaths: , , In most cases, pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections. There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not painted as such. This is known as an “unmarked crosswalk” In most cases, pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections. There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not painted as such. This is known as an “unmarked crosswalk” Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign Motorists are prohibited from blocking the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or stop sign Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk Motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians or who overtake and pass vehicles that are stopped for pedestrians are subject to a $100 fine and up to 15 days in jail Motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians or who overtake and pass vehicles that are stopped for pedestrians are subject to a $100 fine and up to 15 days in jail

Bicycles and Motorcycles Bicycle Bicycle Motorcycle Motorcycle Moped Moped Motor scooter Motor scooter Two-wheeled vehicles are difficult to see and have no metal frame to protect the operator

Bicycles and Motorcycles Much harder to see two-wheeled vehicles Much harder to see two-wheeled vehicles Hidden in blind spots and behind larger vehicles Hidden in blind spots and behind larger vehicles Increase following distance! Increase following distance! – (Two-wheeled vehicles have shorter stopping distances than other motor vehicles) Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane width Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane width

Bicycles and Motorcycles Difficult for riders to see to the rear Difficult for riders to see to the rear Road conditions can pose major hazards Road conditions can pose major hazards – Potholes, gravel, wet or slippery surfaces, and grooved pavement Some operators are reckless and disobey traffic laws Some operators are reckless and disobey traffic laws (i.e. – weaving lanes in traffic)

Manual: Motorcycles p132 Never follow motorcycles too closely Never follow motorcycles too closely When passed by a motorcycle, a motorist should maintain his speed and position When passed by a motorcycle, a motorist should maintain his speed and position A motorist’s failure to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the most common cause of motorcycle collisions A motorist’s failure to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the most common cause of motorcycle collisions

Light Trucks and Small Vehicles Light trucks are the most popular vehicles on the road Light trucks are the most popular vehicles on the road Pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs Pickup trucks, vans, and SUVs Offers better visibility Offers better visibility

Light Trucks and Small Vehicles Taller than cars – harder to see around Taller than cars – harder to see around Bumpers don’t line-up with cars Bumpers don’t line-up with cars More headlight glare More headlight glare Heavier – may limit Heavier – may limit – Gas mileage, handling, braking Larger stopping distance Larger stopping distance Higher center of gravity which causes easier rolling or pitching forward Higher center of gravity which causes easier rolling or pitching forward High winds can move them easier High winds can move them easier

Large Vehicles Visibility – Large Blind spots Visibility – Large Blind spots Time – Allow for more time to pass a truck Time – Allow for more time to pass a truck Space – Give space and greater following distance Space – Give space and greater following distance Braking – Cutting off trucks is very dangerous Braking – Cutting off trucks is very dangerous Turning – Provide more room – they will swing wide Turning – Provide more room – they will swing wide Maneuverability – Not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles Maneuverability – Not as maneuverable as passenger vehicles

Large Vehicles Passing a large vehicle Passing a large vehicle – Pass on the left – Avoid cutting in too soon – Don’t linger next to the truck – Slow down and exit behind trucks – Avoid driving in blind spots Note – If you can’t see the driver in the mirror, he can’t see you!

Manual: P Trucks, Tractor-Trailers and Buses Sharing the road with larger vehicles can be safe if a motorist knows the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distance and maneuverability Sharing the road with larger vehicles can be safe if a motorist knows the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, required stopping distance and maneuverability When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember that there are several blind spots in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember that there are several blind spots in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles During bad weather, a truck can take as much as 25 percent longer to stop During bad weather, a truck can take as much as 25 percent longer to stop

Manual: The No-zone Principle p134 If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see another motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirrors, the vehicle is in a no-zone, or blind spot If the motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see another motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirrors, the vehicle is in a no-zone, or blind spot A motorist should increase following distance behind a truck or other large vehicle so its driver can spot a motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirrors A motorist should increase following distance behind a truck or other large vehicle so its driver can spot a motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirrors Give more road space to a truck driver who is making a wide turn Give more road space to a truck driver who is making a wide turn

Animals

Driving with Pedestrians and Animals Be especially cautious of animals at sunrise and sunset Be especially cautious of animals at sunrise and sunset Hitting an animal can cause remorse Hitting an animal can cause remorse Look for movement in wooded areas Look for movement in wooded areas Search for unusual red spots of light that may be identified as the reflection of your headlights off the animals eyes Search for unusual red spots of light that may be identified as the reflection of your headlights off the animals eyes Always look for an “out” Always look for an “out” Try to avoid swerving around small animals Try to avoid swerving around small animals Braking may be your best method of avoiding a collision Braking may be your best method of avoiding a collision