2. Driver Education Rural Driving

3. 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.

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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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?