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2 lane driving Strategies and Rules of Road 40% more fatal crashes occur on rural roads than urban roads Rural roads may be narrow and surfaced with gravel or asphalt

2 lane driving Strategies and Rules of Road

What must you do in this situation? One of the most important signs along the road. One of the few signs that you must actually do something rather than just being warned Lane change, it’s becoming a 2 lane road

After changing lanes, what should you check? Is anyone passing on the right? Head check over right shoulder

DROP BACK AND LET THEM IN This vehicle is passing us on the right, (their lane is ending) what should you do? STOP and THINK There are a lot of aggressive drivers like this. There are also drivers who have no idea their lane is ending Instead of getting upset with these drivers, just let them be. There’s no way you can change them anyway. them anyway. Instead of getting upset with these drivers, just let them be. There’s no way you can change them anyway. them anyway.

After the 4 lane road ends you will often see this sign that indicates:___________ 2 Way Traffic

What will you expect up ahead? TRAFFIC LIGHT

Sharing the road with animals Many animals are most active around dusk and dawn; be especially careful around these times. Look for animals that may enter the road. WILDLIFE CROSSING What should you do in a situation like this? Slow down; but never swerve out of control. (you may cause a collision with another vehicle)

Wildlife Crossing Sometimes these creatures do not get to the other side…

Road kill Wildlife Crossing Sometimes these creatures do not get to the other side…

Road kill Wildlife Crossing Sometimes these creatures do not get to the other side…

tax dollars hard at work

What time of day might you most expect to see deer? During what months are they most active?

What is worse than hitting a deer? (deer kill more people than any other animal) What time of day might you most expect to see deer? During what months are they most active? Late afternoon and through the evening Late October through early December

What is worse than hitting a deer? (deer kill more people than any other animal)

What living creature is # 2 for killing people? A) Lions B) Tigers C) Bears D) Bees

What should you do here? ______________________ What should you not do here? _____________________

While thinking about animals, what is a danger concerning this situation?

Slow down when approaching hills and curves Slow down when approaching hills and curves You may also encounter farm equipment on the open road.

Because of hills, curves and other obstructions there are areas on the open road which pose hazards. They include: - Unmarked field and farm driveways You’ll need to be especially cautious around high standing crops at intersections.

What should you be thinking about as you go over this hill? Will a car be pulling out of the side road? Frequently, intersection signs are provided because visibility of the intersection is obstructed by a hill or curve.

Why would exceeding the speed limit be especially dangerous on higher speed, two lane roads? Higher speeds increase stopping distance in the event that cars pull out of blind corners or over hills. Higher speeds increase stopping distance in the event that cars pull out of blind corners or over hills.

What might you encounter as you approach a speed reduction area? - traffic lights, city areas, and police with radar

Why will this traffic light probably stay green? There is no one on the side street to trip the light sensors.

You are traveling at 55 mph, if this truck turns right, what would you do? Brake! But if it still appears that you will crash into them, use the ____________.

Be prepared! Large vehicles will often pull out, causing you to slow down for them.

What should you be thinking about here? The possibility of emergency vehicles pulling out of a fire station.

You intend to go straight, why was it a good idea to move to the right lane in this situation? The left turner…and no protected arrow.

You’re going straight at this intersection, what have you identified and what should you do? The right lane is ending, check to see if someone will be passing you on the right.

Continue checking for additional cars that might be passing. (right shoulder head check)

When we see this sign, there is usually a bridge ahead. What is the meaning of this sign? Slippery when wet

¼ mile later…the bridge. It’s about 32 degrees and the road surface is more than just wet, it is also icy.

This bike path bridge illustrates this principle. Air flow under and over the bridge freezes the bridge surface before the ground freezes. Snow & ice

What do these yellow and black stripes mean? FIXED IMMOVABLE HAZARD! A high speed collision with this guardrail could be fatal.

A safer, buried guardrail.

Roadside Hazards

Roadside Hazards

NIGHT DRIVING

If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights, where should you look to avoid the direct, bright glare? The right white edge line. Bright lights must be dimmed _______feet before meeting an on-coming vehicle or ______feet before passing a vehicle.

What is illegal here? - - car behind bus waiting to turn right should not be on right side of white line What is illegal here? This car waiting to turn right should not be on the right side of white edge line.

What would this flag person do if he needed to stop cars? He would step out into the street and hold up the flag.

Many construction areas have no flag person. no flag person. Proceed with caution.

Construction areas are often confusing. Stay alert especially as you approach intersections.

Be extra careful in construction zones

What will the road do up ahead? Divided road ahead

What should you be searching for in this area?

How often should you check tailgaters in your mirrors on 2 lane roads? Every few seconds, if they start to pass, you need to know it.