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A common contributor to fatal accidents and other accidents is
caused from exceeding the speed limit.
SAFE DRIVING RULES AND REGUALTIONS
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SPEED LIMITSUnless otherwise posted:
25 mph –Residential districts, school zones, business areas
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50 mph – Non-posted rural roadways
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55 mph – Certain state highways and interstates
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65mph- Certain interstate highways
Motorists pay double fines for exceeding the 65mph limit by 10 miles per hour or more.
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Keep right except to pass-MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF THE ROAD!!
Stay to the right of the roadway’s center lines. Passing is only safe when there is no oncoming traffic
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MARKINGS
SOLID = NO PASSING
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BROKEN LINE = PASSING ALLOWED
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WHITE = TRAFFIC IS GOING IN THE SAME FLOW (DIRECTION)-turnpike-parkway
YELLOW = TRAFFIC IS GOING IN THE OPPOSITE FLOW (DIRECTION)-streets
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DOUBLE MARKING – GO BY THE MARK CLOSEST TO YOU
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Most passing should be on the left.
Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if there are two or more lanes of continuous traffic going, or when a driver in the left lane is making a left turn, as long as there is enough room to pass. You may Never drive on the shoulder.
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NO PASSINGHillsCurvesIntersectionTunnelsRailroadsSolid lines
If being passed- slow down and let them pass
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Yielding LawsMust let other cars go first
A.) Yield to your right
B.) Cars making lefts yield
C.) Cars entering roadways must yield
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Yield to the Right-of-way to the following vehciles:Emergency Vehicles (sirens, flashing lights)Buses (when re-entering the roadway)Postal vehicles (when vehicle is seeking to
re-enter the flow of traffic)Motorized or mobility-assistance devices
(when in crosswalk or seeking to cross a road)
Other vehicles that are already in the intersection
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PedestriansDrivers must yield to pedestrians in the
crosswalk or be fined up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, license suspension and 2 points.
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ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION LANES
Acceleration lane – to be able to speed up to join the flow of traffic
Deceleration lane – extra lanes at the highway exit to avoid stopping in the entry and exit lanes, start slowing down when entering this lane.
If you miss the exit, go to the next exit.
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CurvesAlways slow down before entering a curve
because the car tends to go straight.
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IntersectionsControlled – have traffic lights or regulatory devicesUncontrolled – does not
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
The vehicle on the left always yields to the vehicle on the right (ex. Right away or 4 way stop)
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Uncontrolled IntersectionAt intersections with traffic lights, when a
yellow light follows a green, a motorist must stop before entering the intersection, unless yellow appears when the vehicle is too close to stop safely.
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Special VehiclesA.) School busses- lights on (stop 25 feet
back)
Can pass at 10 mph at school or other side of a divider
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B.) Ice Cream Trucks –full stop, then can pass at no more than 15 mph
C.) Emergency Vehicles – lights flashing or sirens (must yield)
Police, fire, medical, volunteers (blue lights)
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Move Over LawAlways pull to the shoulder when an
emergency vehicle approaches with its lights flashing in order to yield to the right of way. If a stationary emergency vehicle is on the side of the road you must move over, if safe. If a lane change is not possible, reduce speed and be prepared to stop.
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RIGHT ON REDLook for no turn on red sign
A.) Full stopB.) Check intersection (left, right left)C.) No secondary right turnsD.) Proceed when clear
Right turns should be made close to the right curb.
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Left TurnsShould be made as close as possible to the
center line, and the turn should occur before reaching the center of the intersection.
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HEADLIGHTSDim (Low) beams – 350 feet
High (Bright) beams – 500 feet
Parking lights (yellow) – don’t project – Illegal to drive with just parking lights on
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Low Beams – ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise
Wiper law – Wipers on, Headlights on
Best means of communication – lights, horn and hand signals
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High Beams – Use on dark, unfamiliar roads (blue light on dashboard will appear when on)
Don’t use: On oncoming trafficDirectly behind another vehiclePassingFog
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TRACKING – PROPER TURNINGSingle lane to multilane road – turn into the
nearest proper lane in your direction.
Multilane to multilane road – turn into the lane you previously occupied
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PARKING REGULATIONSFire hydrant – 10 feet
Crosswalk – 25 feet
Stop Sign – 50 feet
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15 feet before a railroad crossing when lights are flashing
25 feet from a stopped school bus
10 mph when driving on the opposite side of a divided highway where there is a stopped school bus with flashing lights or when it is in front of a school dropping off students.
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Can’t cover sidewalks or driveways
No double parking