residential – part 2 railroad situations what must you do at all railroad crossings? slow down and...

Residential – part 2

RAILROAD SITUATIONS

What must you do at all railroad crossings?

Slow down and check both ways.

Slow down and check both ways.

Slow down and check both ways.

What must you do at all railroad crossings?

Slow down and check both ways.

However, you must stop when the lights begin flashing

Any idea what type of train this might be?

Your wait here could be several minutes. It would be a good idea to:

Shift to park and relax your foot.

You need to be in the habit of slowing down and

checking the tracks every time you cross them.

You need to be in the habit of slowing down and

checking the tracks every time you cross them.

Eventually you’ll drive in areas where

crossings do not have gates, bells and lights!

Eventually you’ll drive in areas where

crossings do not have gates, bells and lights!

When approaching a railroad crossing with no lights or gates and poor visibility (less than 400 feet)

to either side, you must reduce your speed to properly check the tracks enabling you to stop if necessary.

On this multiple track crossing, this stopped train may obscure your visibility of another_______train

STOPand

THINK

If you tooka chance going

around thelowered gate,

would you survive acollision?

Never do it!Your life is worth more than saving

a couple of minutes.

What is the fine for going around a lowered crossing gate either as a pedestrian or a vehicle?

Watch for that second train

Movie will play – RR crossing

Another train was coming and Joe would not have seen it until it was too late…

More than 600 people are killed each at highway rail crossings

Always expect a train!

Watch for that second train

RIGHT of WAY SITUATIONS

Right of Way laws tell alldrivers who goes first in different situations. To

yield means a driver gives the right of way to another

driver or pedestrian.

Who must yield in this situation?

Uncontrolled 4 way intersection: Both vehicles arrive at same time.

A

B

Car A yields to Car B

Why?

Vehicles on the right have the right of way.

It’s a 4 -way stop. We are going straight, they are turning left. (they stopped first)

Who must yield the right of way?

WE MUST. The first vehicle to stop can proceed first, whether it is turning or not turning.

They should. Again, turning makes no difference at a 4-way stop.

Another 4-way stop. We want to turn left, and we stopped just before this car.

Who must yield the right of way?

At this 4-way stop, we will stop at the same time as the car on the left, who must yield the right of way?

They should. Why?They should. Why?

If two vehicles stop at the same time, the driver

on the left is to yieldto the driver on the right.

Who must yield in this situation?

4 way stop intersection: All vehicles arriving at intersection at same time. Vehicle A intends to turn left.

A

B

Both B and C yields to Car A

Why?

Car A is on the right. At a four way stop turning does not

make a difference.

C

Who must yield in this situation?

2 way stop intersection: All vehicles arriving at intersection at same time. Vehicle A intends to turn left.

A

B

Both A and C yields to car B

Why?

car B (no stop sign).

Who goes next?

car A…then car C

C

In some areas of the country, roundabouts are constructed to eliminate stop signs and facilitate

a safer intersection. They cause drivers to slow down and move to the right.

In some areas of the country, roundabouts are constructed to eliminate stop signs and facilitate

a safer intersection. They cause drivers to slow down and move to the right.

Who must yield in this situation?

B

A

Parked car

Car A must yield.

Why?

Car A’s lane is partially blocked

They should. WHY?They should. WHY?

Who is required to yield in this situation?

Vehicles in obstructed lanes are to yield.

Vehicles in obstructed lanes are to yield.

You want to turn left at the intersection. Where should you position your vehicle before the turn?

You want to turn left at the intersection. Where should you position your vehicle before the turn?

AS CLOSE TO

THE YELLOW LINE AS POSSIBLE.

AS CLOSE TO

THE YELLOW LINE AS POSSIBLE.

By staying close to the center line (when making a left turn) other vehicles are able to pass you up on the right if there

is room.

Who must yield in this situation?

Uncontrolled 4 way intersection: Both vehicles arriving at intersection. Vehicle A intends to turn left.

A

B

Car A yields to Car B

Why?

Turning vehicles yield to vehicles proceeding straight.

YES, turning vehicles must yield to on-coming vehicles.

Must we yield to this on-coming truck? (we are turning left)

Who must yield in this situation?

Uncontrolled 3 way intersection: Both vehicles arrive at same time.

A

B

Car A yields to Car B

Why?

Vehicles on the through street have the right of way.

(Car A must turn)

There’s a T-intersection up ahead. If a car appeared from the left, does it have to

yield the right of way to us?

Yes, turners must yield.

Yes, turners must yield.

We will. Again, turners must yield.

STOPand

THINK

Should weview the right

of way as somethingwe have?

Neverassume theright of way.

It is somethingto be givenrather than

taken.

Who must yield the right of way at this intersection? We will or crossing vehicles?

You see the man by the van…but what is another concern that you have?

There could be an on-coming vehicle approaching over the hill.

What must A and B do in this situation? (emergency vehicle

approaching)

B

A

Both A and B must pull over to the right and stop.

What must A and B do in this situation?

(emergency vehicle approaching) B

A Both A and B must stop and remain where they are. At intersections do not pull

over to the right.

Will the funeral procession have to stop in this situation?

Funeral

B

A

Yes, it must stop at sign and yield to crossing vehicles A and B

Will the funeral procession have to stop in this situation?

But after it does yield and begins to proceed, then the following vehicles

can proceed without stopping. Any non-funeral vehicles must stop and yield to the funeral.

Funeral

B

A

Pedestrians, cyclists and other hazards

In addition to the workers eating lunch, what else have you identified up ahead?

SOMEONE STANDING ON OTHER SIDE OF PICK-UP TRUCK! SOMEONE STANDING ON OTHER SIDE OF PICK-UP TRUCK!

Get in the habit of looking in, around and even beneath parked vehicles.

- bored children- car doors opening

- distracted shoppers crossing the street

Obviously, you should go very_________.

WHAT ARE SOME HAZARDS AT GARAGE SALE SITES?

Why is it a good idea to straddle this yellow line?

• Doors could open• Cars pulling out• People between cars

• Doors could open• Cars pulling out• People between cars

STOPand

THINK

Would you be able to

react in timeif somethinghappened?

Yes, if youreduce speed

and keep a comfortable

space cushion.

Be especially careful when making turns, you may not see them.

If you are a pedestrian, you must not suddenly walk or run into the path of a vehicle close enough to

be a danger to you!

Kids do not always check before running across the street. Be ready to stop!

Is this man jogging on the proper side of the roadway?

Is this man jogging on the proper side of the roadway?

YES, always face traffic.

Why is this dangerous?

THIS JOGGER CANNOT SEE

VEHICLES APPROACHING.

You want to turn right, what are you concerned about? What will you do here?

Stop and wait!

Movie will play - Pedestrians

Yield to pedestrians

Yield to pedestrians

A lot of people are walking more these days…whether for exercise or commuting. Sometimes though it can be a little scary especially in congested urban areas.

Please be patient and give us the right of way in crosswalks. Elderly people and children are among the most vulnerable pedestrians…so be careful around schools, retirement communities and recreation areas.

And remember, everyone is a pedestrian at one time or another.

Sharing the Road with Disabled Persons

Disabled persons using self-propelled wheel chairs, tricycles, or quadricycles are not able to move about as easily as pedestrians.

These persons should be given the same rights as any other pedestrians.

Disabled persons using guide dogs or white canes (with or without red tip) must be given the right of way at all times. They are partially or totally blind. Be especially careful when turning corners or backing up.

Sharing the road with bicycles

Bicyclists Responsibilities

They should also ride in a straight line near the curb or edge of the roadway when practical, but always a car door’s length away from parked vehicles.

Bicycles must ride with with the traffic flow, not against it.

Also, bicyclist must drive on the roadway, not the sidewalk and they are to use bicycle lanes, when available.

They can legally move left to turn left or pass parked cars or other hazards on the right side.

True or False: This bicycle rider is on the proper side of the street?

True or False: Bicycle riders should stop before exiting driveways.

What are you searching for here?

Be cautious many cyclist will not stop.

Will you now tap your horn to alert this bicycle rider ?

No, you’re too close.

STOPand

THINK

What shouldermight the cyclist

look over if heheard yourhorn blast?

Probably his leftshoulder causing the bicycle to drift

to the _____.

If this parked car was here, what would you anticipate?

Same thing, the cyclist would move left.

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

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

Many states have separate bicycle lanes.

You need to check behind you in this lane before turning right.

Right shoulder head check

Many do not have 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.

Movie will play - bikes

Be careful around bicycles

Biking is a great way to get around. My friends and I like to bike a lot on the weekend.

While some areas have separate bike lanes or paths…many do not.

In these cases by law, bicycles have the right to share many roadways with other types of vehicles. When driving you need to be careful not to crowd bicyclist like me…sometimes we have to make sudden moves to avoid hazards like potholes or storm drains.

Be careful around bicycles

What should you do in a situation like this?

Slow down, but first check the traffic situation.

Where will your hand and right foot be as you go through this situation?

It should be near the horn and on the brake.

It should be near the horn and on the brake.

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.

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

What must you be aware of when going around this situation?

That car is backing out, what should you do in this situation?

Tap your horn, the driver may not see you! Tap your horn, the driver may not see you!

..

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?

Besides 25 mph what are the other common urban and residential speed limits?

30 or 35 mph 30 or 35 mph

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.

What is the speed limit in alleys:

Also, when leaving an alley, building, private road or driveway, you must ________ before the crosswalk.

You must then yield to all traffic and pedestrians.

Commentary Driving

A good practice to develop your scanning ability.

Movie will play

Commentary Driving

Movie will play

Commentary Driving

What’s wrong with this picture?

Personal headsets are illegal while driving.

No seatbelt

What is the fine for not wearing a safety belt?

$100In many states

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Quiz time…how much do you remember?

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.

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 _____________

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.

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? _____________

End of Residential - part 2