drivers ed

Confirming Accidents: Understand that accidents can occur due to visibility and road conditions. Always respect the safety of children when passing school buses.

Rural Roads Overview:

Characteristics: Less busy than urban streets with higher speed limits (55 to 70+ mph, minimum 45 mph in good weather).
Common Features: Limited stop signs and signals, possible dirt roads, and narrow roadways.
Hazards: Road may have barbed wire fences, livestock, trees, and narrow bridges with poor visibility.

Hazards in Rural Areas:

Animals: Often present on roads, increasing accident risk.
Road Conditions: Transitioning from smooth to gravel or rough surfaces.
Visibility: Terrain, tall crops, and trees can limit sight.
Traffic Signals: Unprotected intersections may have flashing lights for caution, with red lights indicating stops.

Electrocution Risks:

In accidents with downed power lines, people can face electrocution when exiting the vehicle. Always assume downed wires could be live. Stay inside the vehicle unless it’s on fire and call 911 for help.

Passing Vehicles:

Always assess safety, legality, and necessity before passing on rural roads to avoid potential head-on collisions, particularly with slow-moving farm vehicles.

Driving Education:

Familiarize with varying rural speed limits and adhere to minimum speeds in all weather conditions. Pay attention to large, slow-moving vehicles like tractors and combines.

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