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Blind Spots at Intersections Blind Spots at Intersections and Crosswalksand Crosswalks
Mirror AdjustmentsMirror Adjustments
Mirrors correctly adjusted allow line of sight to Mirrors correctly adjusted allow line of sight to avoid collisionsavoid collisions ..
Mirrors not properly adjusted will not allow Mirrors not properly adjusted will not allow maximum visibility.maximum visibility.
Washington State drivers are trained in Washington State drivers are trained in reference point driving.reference point driving.
Reference points apply to the proper mirror Reference points apply to the proper mirror adjustmentsadjustments
Individuals sitting in the drivers seat Individuals sitting in the drivers seat should be able to quickly evaluate the should be able to quickly evaluate the proper mirror adjustments neededproper mirror adjustments needed
200 feet
At Wheel Well
12 Feet Out
200 Feet Back
The Intersection ApproachThe Intersection Approach
Animals have eyesight suited for their Animals have eyesight suited for their needsneeds
Flying at 60-100 M.P.H. an eagle can see Flying at 60-100 M.P.H. an eagle can see a mouse and catch ita mouse and catch it
Turtles have limited eyesight because they Turtles have limited eyesight because they travel so slowtravel so slow
Human eyesight is 6-10 feet per second at Human eyesight is 6-10 feet per second at walking speedwalking speed
While traveling in a vehicle, it is faster than While traveling in a vehicle, it is faster than our brains can assimilate all the our brains can assimilate all the informationinformation
It is importation to look ahead to assess It is importation to look ahead to assess any potential hazardsany potential hazards
What should you be looking for as What should you be looking for as you approach an intersection?you approach an intersection?
PedestriansPedestrians Parked CarsParked Cars Passing VehiclesPassing Vehicles Turning VehiclesTurning Vehicles Stale Traffic LightsStale Traffic Lights Blocking obstaclesBlocking obstacles AnimalsAnimals Poor Set upPoor Set up InattentionInattention
WeatherWeather ConstructionConstruction BuildingsBuildings School ZonesSchool Zones Yield SignsYield Signs Tail Swing HazardTail Swing Hazard Four Way StopsFour Way Stops Time of DayTime of Day DistractionDistraction
15 Seconds
Straight Travel Through Straight Travel Through IntersectionsIntersections
Traveling straight through intersections Traveling straight through intersections with controlled side streets can present with controlled side streets can present potential hazards for collisions with potential hazards for collisions with pedestrianspedestrians
RCW. 46.61 .235 has language that says RCW. 46.61 .235 has language that says traffic must yield to pedestrians at any traffic must yield to pedestrians at any intersectionintersection
Pedestrians often walk out without warningPedestrians often walk out without warning
Speeds below 25 M.P.H. pedestrians have an Speeds below 25 M.P.H. pedestrians have an 85-90% survival chance85-90% survival chance
Speeds above 25 M.P.H. kill pedestrians 85-Speeds above 25 M.P.H. kill pedestrians 85-90% of the time90% of the time
Scan intersections left, right, left, right and Rock-Scan intersections left, right, left, right and Rock-N-Roll around your vision blockersN-Roll around your vision blockers
Cover brakes and slow for potential hazardsCover brakes and slow for potential hazards Never change lanesNever change lanes
Controlled Side Streets
Controlled Side Streets
PEDESTRIAN BEHIND VEHICLE
PEDESTRIAN AT LIGHT POLE
PEDESTRIANS APPROACHING INTERSECTION
PEDESTRIAN IN CROSSWALK
A CAR PULLS INTO INTERSECTION TO SEE AROUND BUS
A BUS IS STOPPED TO LOAD STUDENTS AT THE CURB
Right Turn at IntersectionRight Turn at Intersection
To avoid collisions, proper set up for a To avoid collisions, proper set up for a right turn needs to be implementedright turn needs to be implemented
Activate signals 100 feet before Activate signals 100 feet before intersectionintersection
At controlled intersections, stop before the At controlled intersections, stop before the crosswalk -- this will enable you to observe crosswalk -- this will enable you to observe with direct visionwith direct vision
Check for pedestriansCheck for pedestrians ROCK & ROLLROCK & ROLL
Check traffic around you for:Check traffic around you for:
Tail swingTail swing Vehicles coming on your rightVehicles coming on your right Turning trafficTurning traffic And check the crosswalk once more for And check the crosswalk once more for
pedestrianspedestrians
WAC 392-145-025(7) states: All buses WAC 392-145-025(7) states: All buses shall slow down to ten miles per hour or shall slow down to ten miles per hour or less and give the proper signal before less and give the proper signal before making a ninety degree right or left hand making a ninety degree right or left hand turnturn
This allows time to adjust for any hazard This allows time to adjust for any hazard that presents itselfthat presents itself
Free right hand turns Yield right of way to Free right hand turns Yield right of way to pedestrians and trafficpedestrians and traffic
Right Hand TurnPedestrian Behind Mirror
Right Hand Turn
Pedestrian
Left Turn at IntersectionLeft Turn at Intersection
Left hand turn has the greatest potential for Left hand turn has the greatest potential for pedestrian collisionspedestrian collisions
Check the crosswalk you are enteringCheck the crosswalk you are entering Pedestrians cross from both sides and can stay Pedestrians cross from both sides and can stay
in our blind spot for the entire turnin our blind spot for the entire turn Remember to Remember to ROCK & ROLL ROCK & ROLL your bodyyour body Check tail swing on the rightCheck tail swing on the right Check tire tracking on the leftCheck tire tracking on the left
Left hand Turn Pedestrian Exposed
Left Hand Turn Pedestrian behind the Mirror
SummarySummary
Blind Spots on the bus at intersections and Blind Spots on the bus at intersections and crosswalkscrosswalks
Proper mirror adjustmentProper mirror adjustment The importance of The importance of ROCK & ROLLROCK & ROLL How to overcome the blind spotsHow to overcome the blind spots Stay alert and aware at all intersectionsStay alert and aware at all intersections
EvaluationEvaluation
1.1. Describe why mirror adjustments are Describe why mirror adjustments are important?important?
to maximize vision and minimize to maximize vision and minimize hazardshazards
2. List 5 (five) hazards at an intersections 2. List 5 (five) hazards at an intersections
PedestriansPedestrians Parked CarsParked Cars Passing VehiclesPassing Vehicles Turning VehiclesTurning Vehicles Stale Traffic LightsStale Traffic Lights Blocking ObstaclesBlocking Obstacles School ZonesSchool Zones Four Way StopsFour Way Stops Time of DayTime of Day
AnimalsAnimals Poor Set UpPoor Set Up InattentionInattention WeatherWeather ConstructionConstruction BuildingsBuildings Yield SignsYield Signs Tail Swing HazardsTail Swing Hazards DistractionDistraction
3. Demonstrate the activity used to reduce 3. Demonstrate the activity used to reduce blind spots at an intersectionblind spots at an intersection
ROCK & ROLLROCK & ROLL