Road Wise Mastering the Basics Passenger Safety Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in cooperation with Texas Department of Transportation Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Mastering the Basics To Avoid Collisions Recognize a hazard. Know action to take. Act correctly in time.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Action to take Hazard Action Run off right side Stay calm. of road Hold wheel firmly. Steer wheel gradually back onto road. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Action to take HazardAction SkidSteer to the direction you want to go. Emergency BrakingKnow if you have anti-lock brakes or disc brakes and how they differ. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Test your reaction time. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety How Attentive Are You? Do you talk with passengers while you drive? Do you smoke while you drive? Do you drink coffee while you drive? Do you eat while you drive? Do you listen to the radio while you drive? Do you watch scenery while you drive? Do you use your cell phone while you drive? Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Ways to Eliminate Distractions: Don’t mess with temperature, radio or power controls while driving. Don’t dial or talk on the phone while driving. Don’t read a map or book while driving. Don’t drive after taking medications. Don’t eat while driving. Don’t talk to passengers while driving. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety SpeedStopping Distance 35 mph160 feet 45 mph225 feet 55 mph310 feet 65 mph410 feet Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Passing Pointers: Signal. Know your vehicle. Look. Check blind spots. Change lanes cautiously. Pass and return to your lane. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety How do you determine a safe following distance? Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Yielding the Right of Way Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Parking Set the brake. Downhill = front wheels to the curb. Uphill = front wheels from the curb. Respect parking lot lanes. Use signals. Watch for others. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Freeway Driving Observe ramp speed limit. Be aware of other drivers. Use signals. Yield. Watch for signs. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Headlights When in doubt, yes. Never drive with only parking lights. Mastering the Basics

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServicePassenger Safety Mastering the Basics