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YUSUF QUIDWAI Q DRIVING SCHOOL OKANOGAN WA Pedestrian Rules Bicycle Rules Motorcycle Rules HOW TO BE A GOOD PEDESTRIAN LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE ROADWAYS CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH A pedestrian is defined as any person
Pedestrian Rules Bicycle Rules Motorcycle Rules
LEARNING HOW TO NAVIGATE ROADWAYS CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH
Who qualifies as a pedestrian?
A pedestrian is defined as any person traveling by foot. But many of these tips also apply to people on bicycles, scooters and skateboards, in wheelchairs or on any non- motorized, low-speed transportation device.
1 Use sidewalks crosswalks, pedestrian bridges
whenever possible.
2
The old rules apply: Stop, look, and listen. Do not enter a crosswalk while looking down at your phone or listening to loud music with headphones.
3
Obey official traffic control devices such as road signs, traffic lights and street
right of way and even then proceed cautiously.
4
If you exercise
colored clothing and invest in workout gear with reflective strips. Be extra cautious when exercising with headphones.
5
Walk on the right side of the crosswalk whenever practical.
6
Walk on the left side
traffic if no sidewalk is available.
7
Do not cross an intersection diagonally.
8
Make Eye contact with drivers. When crossing the street, wait until you’re sure each driver sees you.
take pedestrians longer to cross the street, especially when “safe zones,” such as crosswalks, are not available. Wide, open roads also encourage motorists to drive faster than the speed limit.
Winter tends to be the most dangerous. It gets dark earlier, and winter clothing is often dark and difficult for motorists to
black.
may not have enough time to react. Do not cross the street mid-block
don’t cross until you have the clear right of way, only cross in designated areas,
Predictable behavior is safe behavior
glow of headlights from much farther away, but motorists don’t have the same range of vision. Assume your line of sight is better than drivers
PEDESTRIANS.
No driver wants to be responsible for killing or injuring a pedestrian, but unfortunately, a growing number of drivers are finding themselves in that position.
areas that aren’t prone to much foot traffic .)
pedestrians.
Always check to see whether that vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian.
including the guard, to clear the road completely before proceeding.
animal.
DO YOU KNOW THESE RULES OF THE ROAD? TAKE THIS TRUE/FALSE TEST TO FIND OUT.
A driver and pedestrian are waiting at a signalized intersection. The driver gets a green light and is turning right, therefore he has the right of way.
Opposite-facing traffic must always stop for school buses.
you would for an emergency
raised center median, only traffic traveling in the same direction as the school bus must stop.
If a driver traveling 40 mph hits a pedestrian, 85 percent of the time, the pedestrian will die. True
When a pedestrian is crossing, drivers must stop until the pedestrian has reached the other side of the street.
present, motorist must wait until the pedestrian has cleared all lanes in the direction of the motorists’
pedestrian has cleared those lanes, motorists can proceed cautiously.
It is the driver’s responsibility to make sure nobody is in the road.
won’t fly with police. If a pedestrian is stopped at the a corner or a midblock crosswalk with his or her feet facing the crossing, it is illegal to pass. If you pass, you are breaking the law.
If there is no crosswalk at an intersection , there is no need to yield to pedestrians.
every intersection, even if they are not marked. Drivers must stop until the pedestrian reaches the
is a safety zone or concrete median in the road.
Its ok to drive below the speed limit.
motorists are advised to travel below the speed limit and watch for pedestrians. Even when drivers are on the lookout for people commuting on foot, it might be difficult to see them. It is critical for drives to give themselves enough time to yield and stop for a pedestrian, even if the person is not walking in a crosswalk.
When approaching a midblock crosswalk and vehicles are stopped, you also must stop to determine why the other drivers are stopped.
motorist to stop to make sure vehicles are not stopped for a pedestrian. Police can cite drivers who fail to stop.
LEARN THE LAWS THAT AFFECT CYCLISTS AND DRIVERS
First, when bicycle riders ride with traffic, they are considered vehicles not
to cyclists continuing straight. When a bicyclist is crossing the road in a crosswalk as a pedestrian would ,it is best to “walk “ the bike so you move slower and appear lager.
brightly colored clothes and keep your bike in good repair.
the right side of the road, unless he
driver’s right must move to the left lane when possible. When changing lanes isn’t possible, drivers must give bicyclists three feet of space.
path or in the bike lane.
1. WA law requires all motorcyclists to wear approved helmets.
2. Helmets save lives, but bikers can also increase their safety on the road by following traffic laws to the letter. Motorcyclists are too often killed due to riding too fast, running red lights or doing trick maneuvers.
3. Respect your bike and be aware of your
motorcycle crash, so let’s all look out for each other.
1. A motorcycle operator has the right to use a complete traffic lane. Two motorcycles also may share a single lane side by side or staggered. 2. Because motorcycles are small and may have only
appear further away than they actually are.
3. Motorcycle riders are vulnerable to high winds, road surface changes and wind from
so give them space to maneuver
4. Turn signals on many motorcycles don’t turn off automatically, so use extra caution when overtaking riders with their turn signals on.
5. One of the most controversial laws that affect motorcycle riders in WA is the prohibition on lane splitting. Lane splitting occurs when a riders moves between two cars in adjoining lanes to advance in traffic. The practice is illegal.