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Basic Driving Maneuvers Entering Traffic, Lane Changes, and Turning

Basic Driving Maneuvers Entering Traffic, Lane Changes, and Turning. NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 3: The Driving Task Presentation 6 of 7. Before we begin... Let’s Talk About It. Share your thoughts with a partner. Take 60 seconds to discuss:

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Basic Driving Maneuvers Entering Traffic, Lane Changes, and Turning

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  1. Basic Driving ManeuversEntering Traffic, Lane Changes, and Turning NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 3: The Driving Task Presentation 6 of 7

  2. Before we begin...Let’s Talk About It Share your thoughts with a partner. Take 60 seconds to discuss: How does vehicle type and size affect how it handles?

  3. Learning to Drive Videos See Ford’s Driving for Life Vehicle Handling https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&Itemid=41&id=48 (6:47) Vehicle Balance. Braking, Turning, Load Shift, Affects of Vehicle Type/Size • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing

  4. Signaling • Turn signals are the most effective way to communicate your intentions on the road • Signal every time you: • Turn • Change lanes • Pull to the side of the road • Re-enter the traffic flow • Signal well in advance of beginning any maneuver(at least 100 feet on city streets and 300 feet on open highways)

  5. Hand Signals Use left hand to signal out window, keeping right hand on steering wheel. Left Turn: Arm out straight Right Turn: Arm up 90 degrees Slow/Stop: Arm down 90 degrees

  6. Entering Traffic Avoid backing into traffic flow • Signal intention • Find a safe space to enter within traffic flow • Select proper and legal lane • Accelerate smoothly • After entering, cancel turn signal (manually if necessary) • Re-evaluate the rear zone for fast-approaching vehicles

  7. Lane Change Video See Rules of the Road video #8-Lane Change http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/rules/lane_changes/lane_changes.htm#topVideo (1:11) • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing

  8. Changing Lanes Before deciding to make a lane change, consider whether it is: • Necessary • Beneficial • Legal Do not change lanes in an intersection

  9. Making a Lane Change • Check traffic flow for safe maneuver Use rear and side-view mirrors • Signal intention 100 ft in city, 300 on highways • Check blind spots Turn head & Look over shoulder • Gradually ease into new lane • Check traffic behind you • Cancel signal

  10. Unsafe Lane Change Video See Top 10 Reasons for Failing the Driving Test video #1-Unsafe Lane Change http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/10reasons/unsafe_lane_change/unsafe.htm#topVideo (1:56) • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing

  11. Turns Video See Rules of the Road video #9-Turns http://apps.dmv.ca.gov/video/lets_drive/rules/turns/turns.htm#topVideo (1:55) • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing

  12. Making Left and Right Turns • Signal intention 100ft in advance • Check for traffic and pedestrians • Brake early to reduce speed • Search left, front, and right zones • If turning right, check left again before turning • Turn head and steering wheel toward target area • Turn into nearest lane of traffic • Halfway through turn, accelerate

  13. Turning Video See eHow video Turning Left Across Traffic (Tony’s Driving School – AZ) http://www.ehow.com/video_4993686_turning-left-across-traffic.html (1:00) • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing • NOTE: May have advertisement whenviewing.

  14. Turnabout Options • A turnabout is when you turn your vehicle around to go in the opposite direction • Options • Midblock U-turn • Back/Pull into side street or driveway • Three-point turnabout The safest way to turn your vehicle around is to drive around the block

  15. Precautions for Turnabouts • Check law permits a turnabout • Need at least 10 seconds of visibility in each direction • Do not attempt near hills, curves, or within 200 feet of intersections • Never attempt in heavy or high-speed traffic • Continually check all around you for traffic, bicyclist, and pedestrians

  16. U-Turns In Nevada, U-turns are generally allowed on any road when they can be made safely* Not allowed: • Where sign or signal prohibits • In a business district • On curves • Near a grade (less than 500ft visibility) *Local authorities may prohibit U-turns at any location within their jurisdictions

  17. Midblock U-Turn U-Turns are not allowed anytime a traffic sign or signal prohibits Consider: • Width of road • Amount of traffic • Vehicle turning radius Risky maneuver May be law prohibiting

  18. Back or Pull into Side Street or Driveway • Using RIGHT side has advantage of re-entering traffic going forward • Using LEFT increases risk because you back out into traffic Back into open area (on right) Pull forward into open area (on left)

  19. Two-Point Turnabout Video See ADTSEA video Two-Point Turnabout Back in Driveway http://www.adtsea.org/videos/Watch.aspx?VideoID=93722d57-5fef-47e6-b491-fd0aec4a717f (0:29) NO Sound See ADTSEA video Two-Point Turnabout Forward in Driveway http://www.adtsea.org/videos/Watch.aspx?VideoID=d1d312f4-d762-4ca4-a99e-b7addb79ba36 (0:29) NO Sound • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing

  20. Three-Point Turn • Used to turn around on narrow, two-way streets • Your vehicle comes to a complete stop and blocks oncoming traffic • Never attempt if sight distance is limited Dangerous maneuver Only consider in lightly traveled area

  21. Three-Point Turn Video See eHow video How to Make a 3-Point Turn (Step-by-Step) http://www.ehow.com/video_1870_make-three-point.html (1:06) See eHow video How to Make a 3-Point Turn (Tonys Driving School - AZ) http://www.ehow.com/video_4993683_make-threepoint-turn.html (1:24) • Click on web address to access video clips • *Suggest full screen viewing • NOTE: May have advertisement whenviewing.

  22. Driving Tip Final Thoughts Changing lanes is a very simple task, yet it produces thousands of collisions each year. Check your mirrors Look over your shoulderUse your turn signal Before turning the wheel Checking your blind spot when you are changing lanes will help keep you out of trouble.

  23. Test Your Knowledge This sign means: • Disabled parking spot • No disabled parking • No parking anytime • No parking left or right

  24. Test Your Knowledge When coming to a stop at an intersection where there is a stop sign you should first stop: • Within the crosswalk but in back of the line closest to the intersection • Behind the line of the crosswalk farthest from the intersection • Just in front of the stop sign itself, regardless of any crosswalk • Out far enough to see cross traffic

  25. Test Your Knowledge If you are driving the car on the right, the center line means: • It is unsafe for you to pass • You are permitted to pass • You may not make a left turn into a driveway • You may not make a left turn into a alley

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