Section 1 (Day 3) Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Licensing Responsibilities

Bell Ringer  Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Write a half page red to red. Save these to be turned in with your test! Worth 10% of your grade.

Reminder 1.Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebook 2.Electronics are for instructional use with permission 3.Don’t forget to do daily quizzes on QUIA.COM 4.No Excuses why you don’t take Quizzes 1-6 before test day!! (Quizzes are worth 30% of grade) 5.Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class) 6.All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website: 7.If you are NOT taking notes in class, please be quiet and ask to use the restroom at the end of class.

This is what you are trying to get at the end of class.. Harrisonburg High School H.C.P.S 36 x 03/06/2012 Your Name Here “Green Card”

Day 3 Objectives The students will learn the different right of way situations that can occur on the roadways of Virginia.The students will learn the different right of way situations that can occur on the roadways of Virginia. The students will learn the characteristics of trains related to drivers education.The students will learn the characteristics of trains related to drivers education. Students will understand the importance of railroad crossings related to drivers ed.Students will understand the importance of railroad crossings related to drivers ed. Related SOL: DE.5 and DE.13

Right of Way Situations

Right-of-Way is not a right or privilege – it must be given! Right-of-Way is not a right or privilege – it must be given! The law does not give the ROW to anyone. It only states which driver must yield to another driver

First Car Rule Vehicles approaching an intersection must yield to vehicles already in the intersection. Right of Way: Intersections

Same Time Rule When two or more vehicles approach an intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. Right of Way: Intersections

Left Turns Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic – unless there is a lead green arrow.

When two vehicles are approaching each other and signaling to turn left, both vehicles should take the inside path, the lane closest to the center. Right of Way: Intersections

T Intersection The vehicle on the side street must stop and yield right of way.

Right of Way: Intersections Private Road Vehicles entering a roadway from a private road, alley or driveway shall stop and yield right-of- way to traffic on the roadway.

Right of Way: Intersections Traffic Circles Vehicles entering the traffic circle shall yield to vehicles already in the intersection.

Right of Way: Highways Entering a controlled-access Highway Yield the right-of-way to vehicles already on the expressway.

Right of Way: Highways Leaving a controlled-access highway Vehicles entering the expressway shall yield to vehicles exiting the expressway. If you miss the exit, do not stop and/or back up on the expressway. Continue driving to the next exit.

Right of Way: Multiple-lane Roadways The vehicle entering the lane of traffic from a lane to the right shall yield right- of-way to the vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left.

Right-of-Way: Special Situations

Vehicles must yield the right-of-way to police, fire, and rescue vehicles using a siren and/or flashing lights. X Right of Way: Emergency Vehicles  Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

Pedestrians You must yield the right of way to pedestrians who are crossing a street within a clearly marked crosswalk or at an intersection.

Traffic from both directions must stop. Vehicles traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a barrier or unpaved median do not have to stop. At an intersection, all traffic must stop. Right of Way: School Buses

Other situations when you must Yield Right of Way You must always yield ROW to funeral processions You must always yield ROW to military convoys You must always yield ROW to police officers directing traffic.

Railroad Crossing Warnings

Railroad Crossings A train going 50 mph takes 1.5 miles to stop safely. A Car going 55 takes about 200 feet to stop Each year over 500 people die from highway rail crashes.

Crossbuck Signs Crossbuck signs are like yield signs You must YIELD to trains. Slow down and be prepared to stop when you see the crossbuck sign. A sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks. 2

Advance Warning Signs A round, yellow sign with a black “ RR” tells you that a highway-rail crossing is ahead--be prepared to stop.

Flashing Red Lights and Warning Bells Flashing red lights and warning bells STOP STOP if you see flashing red lights or hear warning bells. Gates, flashing red lights and/or bells STOP STOP - Never go around the gates -- it’s against the law. Flag operator Proceed only when he or she gives you the “all clear” signal. Train whistle STOP if you hear a train whistle, or see a train.

Class Work Using your driver’s education book, read pages Then, answer questions 1+2 in your notebook. Save these to be turned in with your test. Section 1 (Day 3)

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