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2 Are these people jogging on the proper side of the roadway? YES…always face traffic

3 Why is this dangerous? THIS JOGGER CANNOT SEE VEHICLES APPROACHING.

4 Movie will play - Pedestrians Yield to pedestrians

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6 What are you searching for here? Be cautious many cyclist will not stop.

7 Will you now tap your horn to alert this bicycle rider ? No, you’re too close. STOP and THINK What shoulder might the cyclist look over if he heard your horn blast? Probably his left shoulder causing the bicycle to drift to the _____.

8 If this parked car was here, what would you anticipate? Same thing, the cyclist would move left.

9 What are three things this cyclist is doing correctly? - riding on proper side of the street (with traffic) - bright visible clothing - protective helmet change lanes

10 What is this lane intended for? What is this lane intended for?

11 Many states have separate bicycle lanes. You need to check behind you in this lane before turning right. Right shoulder head check

12 Many do not having head or tail lights. But their bright clothing is a wise choice. What is a problem concerning bicycle riders as it becomes dark? You’ll need to remember that they may have little or no shoulder room. Give them room when maneuvering around them.

13 Movie will play - bikes Be careful around bicycles

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15 What should you do in a situation like this? Slow down, but first check the traffic situation.

16 Where will your hand and right foot be as you go through this situation? It should be near the horn and on the brake.

17 With parked cars on both sides, it is a little tight. Which vehicles will you move closer to and WHY? Vehicles on the left side. You have better depth perception on your left side because you are sitting on that side of your car.

18 Sometimes two cars cannot both proceed. Someone has to stop and wait.

19 What Smith System principles can you not do here? AIM HIGH IN STEERING GET THE BIG PICTURE What will you do in this situation? Slow down AIM HIGH IN STEERING GET THE BIG PICTURE What will you do in this situation? Slow down

20 That car is backing out, what should you do in this situation? Tap your horn, the driver may not see you!..

21 Will the car backing out of driveway see us? You’ll be turning right at the intersection. Besides yielding to crossing cars, what is another concern that you have?

22 Besides 25 mph what are the other common urban and residential speed limits? 30 or 35 mph

23 Some streets may have have different speed limits for different directions (California). Any idea why in this situation ??? - - better sight distance going down the hill as opposed to going up the hill

24 What is the speed limit in alleys:

25 Also, when leaving an alley, building, private road or driveway, you must ________ before the crosswalk. You must then yield to all traffic and pedestrians.

26 Commentary Driving A good practice to develop your scanning ability.

27 Commentary Driving Movie will play

28 Commentary Driving Movie will play

29 When backing around a corner, you should start turning your wheels at the ____________ Also look back the entire time, then straighten wheels quickly when car straightens.

30 What’s wrong with this picture? Personal headsets are illegal while driving No seatbelt What is the fine for not wearing a safety belt? $100 In many states

31 End of Residential part B Quiz time…how much do you remember?

32 4) In some areas of the country, ____________are constructed to eliminate stop signs and facilitate a safer intersection. They cause drivers to slow down and move to the right. 1)1) Commentary driving is basically thinking ___ _____ when driving, detailing what you are seeing and doing. 1)2) When leaving an alley you must stop before the _______ 1)3) When approaching animals (cats, dogs, etc.,) slow down and also check ______ ____ to assess the full traffic scene. 1)5) At railroad crossings _______ go around a lowered gate. 1)6) At every railroad crossing it’s important to __________ and _______ the tracks before proceeding. 1)7) At multiple track crossings a stopped train at the station may obscure your vision of another _____________

33 1)8) True or False: Turning cars that arrive first at a 4-way stop, must yield to vehicles proceeding straight _______ 1)9) The right of way is something that should be ________ not ________. 1)10) At a 4-way stop the driver on the ______ should yield to the driver on the _______ if they stop at the same time. 1)11) True or False: If your lane is obstructed with construction, you must yield to on-coming traffic._______ 1)12) True or False: At an uncontrolled intersection, turning vehicles have to yield to vehicles going straight. _______ 1)13) When driving in residential areas, you should look ____, around and even __________ parked cars for people. 1)14) If jogging on a street be sure you are ________traffic.

34 1)15) True or False: You can depend upon most bicycle riders to stop at stop signs? ________ 1)16) It’s not a good idea to tap your horn when you are _________to a bicyclist. 1)17) With parked cars on both sides of a very narrow street, it is better if you drive closer to the cars on the _______ 1)18) Use your ______ anytime you are not sure if drivers see you while they are backing out of their driveway. 1)19) True or False: It is legal to drive with a stereo headset if you can still hear the traffic sounds around you. _______ 1)20) Besides 25 mph, what are the other residential and business speed limits? _____________

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