Class Work – Right of Way Text book p. 189-195

1. Class Work – Right of WayText book p. 189-195 • Define: right-of-way • You will often have to yield, or let others go first. List other situations when you must yield: • List the 4 things to remember when deciding whether or not to yield: • Give 6 examples of situation in which you must yield the Right of Way. (READ & STUDY all 6 Diagrams on p. 190) • DEFINE: • Controlled Intersection: • Uncontrolled Intersection:

2. Section 1; Bell Ringer #5 Tell me about a time when someone didn’t wait their turn? 2-3 ¶ • Who was the person? • What did they do? • How did it make you feel? • How did you handle it? • Did it change your day?

3. Understanding the Virginia Driver’s Manual Lesson 3 Right of Way 3

4. Right of Way Concepts • Right-of-Way is not a right or privilege – it must be given! • Right of Way is determined by a set of rules • Drivers must understand right-of-way rules governing • Intersections • Merges • Special conditions 4

5. When two cars approach an intersection not controlled by traffic lights or signs, neither vehicle has right of way. The law doesn’t give right of way to anyone. It only states which driver must yield to another Virginia law states that when two or more vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection from different directions at the same time, the driver on the LEFT must YIELD to the driver on the right. Yield also means to stop if you cannot merge safely into the flow of traffic Right of Way Principles (copy) 5 DMV p. 15

6. Entering an IntersectionDMVM - page 22 • Check from left to right • Always look to both sides to make sure it’s clear (animals, pedestrians, cars, etc.) • Check surroundings - intersection, crosswalks, shopping centers, construction areas, and playgrounds. • What are the dangers? • Look to left first since those vehicles are closest to you. • Look to the right, then back to left before you drive through.

7. Right–of–Way Concepts: Intersections Controlled Intersections A controlled intersection has signs or signals to regulate the flow of traffic • Signs and/or signals • determine who should yield • regulate the flow of traffic and pedestrians 7

8. Right–of–Way Concepts:Intersections Determine Who Should YIELD In The Following Situations • Controlled Intersections • Uncontrolled Intersections • Single or two-lane roads • intersecting with multiple-lane roads • When turning left • “T” Intersections • Railroad grade crossings 8

9. Uncontrolled or 4-Way Stop Intersections • An uncontrolled intersection hasNO signs orsignalsto regulate the flow of traffic • A 4-way stop has astop signat each corner First Car Rule Same Time Rule Vehicles approaching an intersection mustyieldto vehicles already in the intersection When two or more vehicles approach an intersection at approximately the same time,the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right 9

10. Uncontrolled or 4-Way Stop Intersections In these illustrations, theBlue Carmust yield the right-of-way 10

11. Testing Your Knowledge 1. If both of these vehicles arrive at this uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield? a. Car a b. Car b a b 11

12. 1. Testing Your Knowledge a. Car a Correct! At and UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION or 4-WAY STOP if two vehicles approach at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield 12

13. When two cars are approaching each other and signaling to turn left, both vehicles should take the inside path, the lane closest to the center. They will complete the turn by turning in front of each other. Right of Way (copy) DMV p. 17 13

14. Right–of–Way Concepts: Intersections Left Turns Private road, alley or driveway Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic – unless there is a lead green arrow. Vehicles entering a roadway from a private road, alley or driveway shall stopand yield right-of-way to traffic on the roadway. Write this slide 14

15. Not legal everywhere Check for signs prohibiting u-turns In cities, only allowed at intersections Never make a u-turn on an expressway Give a left-turn signal, stop, and check for approaching traffic U-Turns DMV p. 17 15

16. Right–of–Way Concepts: Intersections T-Intersections At a T-intersection, the vehicle on the side street muststopandyieldright of way Traffic Circles Vehicles entering the traffic circle shall yieldto vehicles already in theintersection 16

17. Right–of–Way Concepts:Intersections T-Intersections In the illustration above, theBlue Carmust yield the right-of-way Traffic Circles p.15 In the illustration above, theWhite and Yellow Carsmust yield the right-of-way 17

18. Traffic Circles - Video Clip 3 Benefits of Traffic Circles:

19. Right–of–Way Concepts: Special Situations Right-of-Way toSchool Buses p.14 • Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles p.15 • Right-of-Way to Pedestrians • Right-of-Way to Railroad Crossings p.9-10 19

20. Yield the Right-of-WaytoEmergency Vehicles Vehicles mustyield the right-of-way to police, fire, and rescue vehicles using a siren and/or flashing lights. • Pull over to the right edge of the road and STOP until the emergency vehicle has passed. • If traffic is congested and prevents moving to the right edge of the road, adjust lane position and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle to pass. • On an undivided highway, all traffic must pull over to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. DMV p. 15 20

21. When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle, you must change lanes, where reasonable If changing lanes is unreasonable or unsafe, you must proceed with caution If vehicles do not make a reasonable effort to give the R.O.W., violations can result in court suspension of your driver’s license and demerit points on your driving record Emergency Vehicles 21 DMV p. 15

22. You may not park within 500 feet of where fire trucks or equipment are stopped answering an alarm Never follow any emergency vehicle closer than 500 feet Emergency Vehicles cont… 500 feet DMV p. 15 22

23. Right–of–Way Concepts: Pedestrians Yield the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians • Intersections • Crosswalks • Making Right Turns • Making Left Turns 23

25. Right–of–Way Concepts: Special Situations Yield the Right-of-Way to School Buses All traffic must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign UNLESS the vehicles are traveling on the opposite side of a highway on a roadway separated by a physical barrier or unpaved median area. Note:You must also stop if the bus is loading or unloading children and the signal devices are not functioning properly. DMV p. 14 25

26. Right–of–Way Concepts: School Bus If a School Bus is loading or unloading students on a two lane road, traffic from both directions must stop At an intersection, all traffic must stop In these illustrations, the RED cars must STOP and YIELD Right-of-Way 26

27. Right of Way Concepts: School Bus Vehicles traveling on theopposite sideof a divided highway separated by a barrier or unpaved mediando nothave to stop In this illustration, the RED cars must STOP and YIELD Right-of-Way 27

28. Section 1; Bell Ringer #6 There have been trains in lots of big movies & shows like The Polar Express, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Back to the Future, Thomas the Train, The Hunger Games, and more. • Which is your favorite movie train and why? • What would it be like to ride on those trains yourself? • What makes trains so fascinating & good storylines for movies/tv?

29. Railroad Crossings Railroad crossings are specialized intersections Passing and overtaking is not permitted Virginia law requires certain vehicles (e.g., school buses, oil tankers, etc.) to stop at all railroad crossings If you follow one of these“Must STOP Vehicles”,be prepared to stop, since you cannot pass or overtake them at an intersection 29

30. Railroad Crossings • Advance warning signs –a round, yellow sign with a black “ RR”indicates a highway-rail crossing is ahead - be prepared to stop • Pavement markings –“RR” painted on the pavement - be prepared to stop • Crossbuck signsare like YIELD signs – drivers must YIELD to trains • Slow down and be prepared to stop when you see the crossbuck sign. • A sign below the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks drivers must cross 30

31. Railroad Crossings • Flashingred lights and warning bells • STOP - if you see flashing red lights or hear warning bells • Gates - flashing red lights and/or bellsSTOP Never go around the gates, it’s against the law • Flag operator - Proceed only when given the “all clear” signal • Train whistle- STOP if you hear a train whistle, or see a train Cross when the gates are up, the lights and bells stop, and all tracks are clear in both directions! 31

32. Railroad Crossings *Most Train/Vehicle Crashes Result from Driver Error* A train going 50 mph takes 1.5 miles to stop (on average). A car going 55 mph takes about 200 feet to stop. REMEMBER: A train cannot swerve or stop quickly to avoid a crash. Trains do not and cannot stop at crossings— Consequently, the vehicle driver is responsible for avoiding the collision. • Remember: • Don’t drive onto the tracks unless you have enough room on the other side. • Don’t change gears while crossing. • Be extra careful at night and in low visibility conditions. • If the gate starts lowering as you are crossing, keep going, don’t stop and don’t back up. • Don’t pass other vehicles at the crossing. Write this slide 32

33. Railroad Crossing Safety To drive safely across a railway crossing: If you get stuck on the tracks: • Get everyone out — run from the tracks. • Call the police. • If no train is coming, try to push the vehicle off the tracks. • Identify all warning signs, signals and protective devices. • NEVER assume NO train is coming. • LOOK both ways, and LISTEN for any audible signal (whistle) before you proceed across the tracks. • When a train is approaching, STOP and let the train pass. CHECK that no other trains are approaching from either direction before you start across. Other Facts About Trains • Trains are not always on schedule. • Since many crossings have 2 or more tracks, a first train can hide a second one. • It is hard to determine how fast a train is moving. • There are many crossings that have no warning lights or gates. • It is illegal and dangerous to drive around lowered gates. DMV p. 9 &10 33

34. 1. Testing Your Knowledge 1. If both of these vehicles arrive at this uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who must yield? a. Car a b. Car b a b 34

35. 2. Testing Your Knowledge 2. Who must yield at a traffic circle (roundabout)? a. Vehicles in the circle b. Vehicles entering the circle 35

36. 3. Testing Your Knowledge You must always stop for a stopped school bus with it flashing lights and stop arm unless: a. You are at an intersection b. There are no children loading or unloading c. There is a median between you and the bus 36

37. 4. Testing Your Knowledge When you approach this sign, you should a. stop b. proceed with caution c. yield, look and listen for trains 37

38. 1. Testing Your Knowledge a. Car a Correct! At and UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTION or 4-WAY STOP if two vehicles approach at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield 38

39. 2. Testing Your Knowledge b. Vehicles entering the circle Correct! Vehicles entering a traffic circle must yield to vehicles already in the circle 39

40. 3. Testing Your Knowledge c. There is a median between you and the bus Correct! You must always stop for a school bus with flashing lights and a stop arm unless there is a median between you and the bus 40

41. 4. Testing Your Knowledge c. yield, look and listen for trains Correct! The crossbuck should be regarded as a yield sign Drivers should slow down, listen and look for trains and be prepared to stop 41