CHAPTER 8 OTHER ROAD USERS Sharing The Road

CHAPTER 8 OTHER ROAD USERS (Sharing The Road With Others) Ms. Maday/Mrs. Adler

Pedestrians • Pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections • There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not marked as such • Look for signs to mark school zones, bus stops, playgrounds, parks, and other places people might be. • Watch for movement around parked cars.

Pedestrians and the Law Failure to yield at a Crosswalk: • • • License suspension Points Fine Jail time Community Service Pedestrians who fail to obey signals: $54 fine $22 for those under 17 y. o. Pedestrians & Joggers should always face oncoming traffic

Mature Drivers • People are living longer so more older drivers on the roadways. • Retesting for drivers may be required after a serious collision or medical problem • Myths and facts about senior drivers: Part 1 • Elderly driver licence debate - You. Tube

Visually Challenged Persons • Have a white or metallic walking stick, or are accompanied by a guard dog • They always have the RIGHT OF WAY

BIKES, SKATEBOARDS AND OTHERS • Bicycle riders, skateboarders and inline skaters have same rights as motorists • You must always yield to them when turning right. • A Bike rider, Skateboarder, or inline skater may use the left turn lane as motorists do to make a left turn at an intersection.

Motorcycles • Same laws govern motorcycles that govern automobiles • Slippery, sloped, or uneven surfaces as well as objects in the roadway present challenges. • Failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is most common cause of motorcycle accident. • GEICO Motorcycle Safety Video - You. Tube

Mopeds Horses and Animals • Speed limit of 25 mph • Must follow all traffic • Can dart into road at any time; trying to avoid it may cause an accident signs and signals • Watch for signs, stay • Have same rights and alert, and be prepared for responsibilities on the unexpected. road • When passing a horse -back rider or horse drawn vehicle, reduce speed to 25 mph

Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses • When passing, remember there are several no-zones where the truck driver cannot see you. Truck Smart Module 1: "No-Zones" (Blind Spots) - You. Tube • During adverse weather conditions, a truck can take as much as 25% longer to stop than usual.

TRUCK NO-ZONES • REAR NO-ZONE -up • SIDE NO-ZONES to 200 ft behind a truck. do not stay next to a If you can’t see their side truck’s cabin. They mirrors, they can’t see cannot see you if they you! change lanes. Do not tailgate or remain • Trucks make wide turns. sandwiched b/t two • Trucks may roll back a trucks. few feet on a hill when • FRONT NO-ZONE 10 starting up again -20 ft in front of truck. Video-Truck Smart Module 1 - May Do not cut in front of a Trucking Co. 2008 large truck on the roadway.

Yielding to Buses • You must yield to any bus or school bus that is re-entering traffic after making a stop. • Once they are back with the flow of traffic, you do not have to yield with them changing lanes.