Driver Education Rural Driving 82% of all miles in the U.S. are Rural Roads. Collisions in rural areas are equal to 2 x as many highway deaths as in.

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Driver Education Rural Driving

82% of all miles in the U.S. are Rural Roads. Collisions in rural areas are equal to 2 x as many highway deaths as in urban areas.

Rural Driving Roadways- paved or not Wide Open & Less Traffic Night – Very dark… Safe posted - speeds

Rural Driving Traffic Controls - information and warning of hazards What are some Roadside Hazards?

Rural Driving I.P.D.E. – Manage your speed and use your visual search pattern 2 Lane Roads: Curves ( 250’-700’- yellow warning signs)

Rural Driving I.P.D.E. Hills Intersections 3- second following distance When to increase “ following distance” Tailgated Downhill Following motorcycle/large truck Wet & Icy Roads

Rural Driving Review Questions Are more roads in the U.S. rural or urban? Why are rural roads more dangerous at night? What can you do to avoid hitting a deer? How do you apply IPDE to rural driving? When should you increase your following distance to more than 3 seconds?