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DRIVERS
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DRIVING
As a driver, it is your solemn responsibility to keep yourself and others on the road safe. Factors such as speed and distractions are major killers on our roads. The hard truth is that distracted driving statistics are grim: sending or reading a text for five seconds at 55 mph is the equivalent of driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.
There is almost no true car “accident,” these things are preventable. We can all learn how to avoid car collisions, especially with vulnerable pedestrians and bicyclists. It’s worth it to educate yourself because cars are by far the most dangerous thing on the road. A pedestrian who is hit by a car going 40 mph has an 85% chance of being killed. So keep yourself and others safe with these safe driving tips:
SAFETY TIPS FOR DRIVERS
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Drivers must cede the right-of-way and exercise caution when encountering pedestrians in crosswalks. Bicyclists are allowed to use any public roadway (unless specifically restricted).
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Do not cross into designated bicycle lanes and watch for bicyclists when turning. Never pass a vehicle that is stopped due to pedestrian traffic in an intersection.
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Drivers must exercise care when encountering pedestrians on or near a roadway, even if they have the right-of-way.
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Drivers must keep at least a three feet distance when passing a bicyclist. You must change lanes if another travel lane is available (it is legal to cross a double yellow line to pass a bicyclist).