Driving Safety
A solid green light does not mean you immediately have the right of way. Understanding the right of way rules when turning left on a solid green light is essential if you hope to avoid a collision or liability in the event of an accident. You must yield to oncoming traffic before turning left and…
Blind intersections are any intersections that obstruct a driver’s view of cross traffic. This could be because of overgrown vegetation, a building, or another vehicle. Since blind intersections are incredibly dangerous, it is crucial to drive as safely as possible and check for traffic before proceeding. If your view is blocked, continue to edge forward…
The left center turn lane is the lane in the middle of a two-way street that motorists should be using to make U-turns or left turns. This lane of traffic is not for passing or traveling. Unfortunately, far too many drivers fail to follow these traffic rules and go on to cause serious collisions resulting…
When merging with freeway traffic, you should try to merge at or near the speed of the traffic flow to ensure a safe transition into the freeway, minimizing disruptions and risk of accidents.
Physically turn to look out the rear window and check your surroundings, including blind spots. Accelerate slowly and avoid relying solely on mirrors or your horn for safety.
In a recent year, failure to yield resulted in 3.40% of tragic incidents ending in fatalities and nearly 17% (4.98% + 12.02%) causing suspected severe or minor injuries.
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