1. Ch. 7 Intersections

2. Intersection Dangers
The chances of a collision are greater here than at anywhere else
1/3 of all accidents occur here
1/4 of all fatal accidents occur here

3. Intersection Dangers
You are not allowed to change lanes during an intersections

4. Intersection dangers The point of no return
This is the point where you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection.
This is normally 2 seconds
The faster you are going, the longer it will take to stop

5. Intersection Safety
When at a stoplight that turns green, make sure you check cross-traffic and for pedestrians before entering the intersection
You must allow vehicles already in the intersection to pass through before moving.
When turning, your last check should be in the direction of your intended path of travel
Always look Left, Right, then Left again
Top 20 Worse Intersections

6. Controlled intersections
This is an intersection that has signals or signs to determine right of way.
Stop – means stop
Yield – Slow and yield the right of way, don’t have to stop

7. Uncontrolled intersections
An intersection with no signs or signals
Usually found in areas of low traffic like residential areas
Never assume that someone else is going to stop or yield to you – Defensive Driving

8. Judging gaps at 30 MPH
When entering traffic, you must be able to judge the gaps between vehicles.
To go straight across 2 lanes of traffic at 30 MPH, there must be a 4-5 seconds of gap between cars.
To turn right and join traffic you need 5 seconds or about one city block.
To turn left and join traffic you need 7 seconds and just more than one block of gap. Know these for the test on page 144.

9. Turning at an intersection
You must turn into the closest lane when making a turn.
Make turn then switch lanes if that is what is needed
If there are lines turning through the intersection, stay in those lines.

10. Stoplights
Stale green light – One that has been green for a long time.
Be ready for it to change to yellow
Fresh Green light – It just turned green.
Light are operated by computers and sensors and can change at anytime
Watch for the flashing white light above stop lights. Emergency Vehicles nearing.

11. Left turns Unprotected left turn – no signal to assist you
Protected left turn- Has an arrow or signal to help assist you.
Most of the time this is an arrow pointing to the left

12. Right turn on red All states allow Right turns on a red light.
It is allowed unless a sign says otherwise
Must come to a complete stop
Check for traffic
Turn into the right lane

13. Earlier Review When can you make a left-turn on red?
From a one way street onto another one way street

14. Railroad crossings Controlled Railroad crossing sign warns of crossing
Crossbuck at crossing
Flashing red lights and gates
Do not drive around gates

15. Railroad Crossings
Uncontrolled Railroad crossing – Does not have flashing red lights or crossing gates.
Most are marked with a round, yellow, circular sign.
Usually about 250 feet before the crossing

16. Railroad crossings
What is the fine for going around or going through the gates?
$500 dollar fine or 50 hours of community service.

17. Railroad Crossings/Buses
When following buses or trucks hauling flammable contents be prepared to stop as they are required to stop by law.

18. Passing Buses
While we are talking about buses lets talk about passing school buses.
You must stop before passing or overtaking a school bus.
On a two-lane road, all vehicles must stop.
On a four-lane road, only the vehicles going the same direction as the bus must stop.
What is the penalty for passing a school bus?
$150 dollar fine and 3 month suspension

19. Crash
Montage 3
Red lights
Seatbelt
Mistaken Identity