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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 traveling by foot. But many of these tips also apply Who qualifies to people on bicycles, as a scooters and skateboards, in wheelchairs or on any non- pedestrian? motorized, low-speed transportation device.

HERE ARE EIGHT STEPS TO BE A SAFE PEDESTRIAN 3 1 Obey official traffic control devices such Use sidewalks as road signs, traffic crosswalks, lights and street pedestrian bridges markings. Wait for the or tunnels right of way and even whenever possible. then proceed cautiously. 2 4 The old rules apply: If you exercise Stop, look, and listen. outside, wear light- Do not enter a colored clothing and crosswalk while invest in workout gear looking down at your with reflective strips. phone or listening to Be extra cautious loud music with when exercising with headphones . headphones.

5 7 Walk on the right side of the Do not cross an crosswalk intersection whenever diagonally. practical. 8 6 Make Eye contact Walk on the left side with drivers. When of the street facing crossing the street, traffic if no sidewalk wait until you’re sure is available. each driver sees you.

WHAT MAKES SOME ROADS MORE DANGEROUS THAN OTHERS? Street lights often don’t illuminate the width of the road, and it can 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.

WHAT SEASON IS MOST DANGEROUS? Winter tends to be the most dangerous. It gets dark earlier, and winter clothing is often dark and difficult for motorists to see. L ook at a rack of coats, they’re gray, navy, dark green or black .

3 KEY TIPS Do not cross the street mid-block • Motorists don’t anticipate pedestrians crossing in the middle of the road and may not have enough time to react. Predictable behavior is safe behavior • Adhere to the same rules motorists follow. Stop when you are indicated to do so, don’t cross until you have the clear right of way, only cross in designated areas, observe traffic patterns and always be aware of your surroundings. Assume your line of sight is better than drivers • Vehicle headlights illuminate only 25 feet ahead. Pedestrians often can see the glow of headlights from much farther away, but motorists don’t have the same range of vision.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SAFE DRIVER? • MANY NEW OKANOGAN COUNTY MOTORISTS ARE STILL LEARNING HOW TO SHARE THE ROAD WITH 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.

Tip ips s for r Moto tori rists sts 1. Be cautious at all times and always expect pedestrians (even in areas that aren’t prone to much foot traffic .) 2. Always slow down as you approach crosswalks and yield to pedestrians . 3. Stop before passing another vehicle stopped in the travel lane. Always check to see whether that vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian. 4. If there is a school crossing guard present, wait for everyone, including the guard, to clear the road completely before proceeding. 5. Always yield to the blind person using a white cane or service animal.

MOTORIST QUIZ 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.

False. Follow the same rules you would for an emergency vehicle. If the street has a Opposite-facing traffic must always raised center median, only stop for school buses. 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 True pedestrian will die.

False. When pedestrians are present, motorist must wait until the pedestrian has cleared all lanes in the When a pedestrian is crossing, drivers direction of the motorists’ must stop until the pedestrian has travel. However, once the reached the other side of the street. pedestrian has cleared those lanes, motorists can proceed cautiously.

True. “I didn’t see him” won’t fly with police. If a pedestrian is stopped at the a corner or a midblock It is the driver’s responsibility to make crosswalk with his or her sure nobody is in the road. feet facing the crossing, it is illegal to pass. If you pass, you are breaking the law.

False. Crosswalks exist at every intersection, even if they are not marked. If there is no crosswalk at an Drivers must stop until the intersection , there is no need to yield pedestrian reaches the to pedestrians. opposite curb, unless there is a safety zone or concrete median in the road.

True. If a road is not well lit, motorists are advised to travel below the speed limit and watch for pedestrians. Even when drivers are on the lookout Its ok to drive below the speed for people commuting on foot, it limit. 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.

True. The onus is on the When approaching a midblock motorist to stop to make crosswalk and vehicles are stopped, sure vehicles are not you also must stop to determine why stopped for a pedestrian. the other drivers are stopped. Police can cite drivers who fail to stop.

IT’S BICYCLE RIDING SEASON LEARN THE LAWS THAT AFFECT CYCLISTS AND DRIVERS • HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP US ALL SHARE THE ROAD First, when bicycle riders ride with traffic, they are considered vehicles not pedestrians. In other words, bicyclists must follow the same rules of the road as cars. The biggest exception is in intersections, where turning vehicles must yield 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.

2. Cyclists are required to ride on 1. Always wear a helmet, wear the right side of the road, unless he brightly colored clothes and keep or she is planning to turn or your bike in good repair. overtake a vehicle. 3. Drivers passing bicycles on the 4. Motorists must yield the right driver’s right must move to the left of way to cyclists on the bicycle lane when possible. When changing lanes isn’t possible, drivers must give path or in the bike lane. bicyclists three feet of space.

ITS ALSO MOTORCYCLE SEASON TIPS FOR RIDERS 2. Helmets save lives, but 1. bikers can also increase WA law requires their safety on the road by 3. all motorcyclists following traffic laws to Respect your bike to wear approved the letter. Motorcyclists and be aware of your are too often killed due to helmets. surroundings. No riding too fast, running red lights or doing trick one wins in a maneuvers. motorcycle crash, so let’s all look out for each other.

TIPS FOR RIDERS AND DRIVERS 1. A motorcycle operator has the right to use a complete traffic lane. Two motorcycles 2. also may share a single lane 3. Because motorcycles are side by side or staggered. Motorcycle small and may have only riders are vulnerable to one headlight they can high winds, appear further away than road surface they actually are. changes and wind from other vehicles, 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.