S4: Lesson 6: Driver's Education

Section 4

Rules of the Road

4B: Right-of-Way

4A: Keep Right

4C: Speed Laws

4D: Passing

4E: Turning

4F: Parking

4G: Railroad X

Section 4 Review

Slower Traffic – Keep Right

Vehicles moving faster or slower than the flow of traffic result in an increased number of lane changes, passing, and instances of following too closely. This increases the chance of potential collisions between vehicles. The safest roadways are when all vehicles travel the same speed but do not exceed the speed limit. Any vehicle going less then the normal speed posted must keep in the right-hand lane when 2 or more lanes in the same direction are available.

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Section 4B

Rules of the Road: Right-of-Way

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Lesson 1

Lesson 3

Lesson 4

Lesson 5

Lesson 6

Lesson 7

Section 4B Review

right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection

When two or more vehicles arrive at the same intersection, at approximately the same time, with no stop signs or traffic lights, you should yield to your right (Right-of-Way rule). If there is a vehicle to YOUR Right, they have the right to go first and you must yield to them. Despite this rule, you must always act as if the other car won't stop, as some people will ignore this rule, and be cautious & safe.

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RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTIONS WITH 'YEILD' SIGNS

Check for cross traffic coming from either direction before reaching the intersection.

Step 1

Yield to the right-of-way for any cross traffic close enough to cause conflict.

Step 2

When turning onto a street or highway, yield to any vehicle close enough to cause conflict.

Step 3

Check for a gap in traffic, merge, and adjust your speed when turning onto a cross road.

Step 4

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right-of-way at INTERSECTIONS WITH FOUR-WAY STOP

All drivers have to stop and should use ordinary care as they proceed through the intersection. Common courtesy is that the driver who stops first should be permitted to go first. If in doubt, yield to the driver on your right. NEVER insist on the right-of way and risk a collision.

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right-of-way at roundabouts

When driving a roundabout, the same general rules apply for maneuvering through any other type of intersection. However traffic flows one-way in a counter-clockwise direction around the center island.

RIGHT-OF-WAY AT roundabouts

Rules for driving in a Roundabout Intersection

Slow down to the posted advisory speed and obey ALL traffic signs.

Rule 1

Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk as you approach the roundabout.

rule 2

Yield to traffic approaching on your left already in the roundabout.

rule 3

Enter the roundabout circle when there is a safe gap in traffic.

rule 4

As you approach your exit, turn on your right-turn signal.

rule 5

Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists in the crosswalk as you exit.

rule 6

Truck aprons are not to be used by cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, bicyclists or pedestrians.

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EMERGENCY VEHICLES

Various Laws Regarding Emergency Vehicles

A driver in a vehicle on a multi-lane controlled-access highway approaching a stopped emergency, road assistance, public/private utility maintenance, highway maintenance, or solid waste or recycling collection vehicle with flashing lights must move into a lane at least one travel lane away from the stopped vehicles.

Always obey a police officer when they are directing traffic.

When the siren or flashing lights of an emergency vehicle are activated, the driver of any other vehicle shall:

Note: Funeral procession escort vehicles are classified as emergency vehicles. Drivers are required to yield to funeral escort vehicles displaying proper audio or visual signals.

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MOVE CRASHES TO SHOULDER

Drivers involved in minor crashes on the interstate or freeway system in which there are no injuries and the vehicles are still drivable should drive the vehicles to the nearest shoulder out of the travel lanes. Vehicles that are unable to be moved to the shoulder may be pushed to the shoulder by Law Enforcement or have such vehicle removed by others.

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leaving alley's, driveways & parking lots

When leaving alleys/ driveways/parking lots to enter a roadway, STOP before driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area and proceed slowly. Yield the right of way to any pedestrian and approaching vehicles.

Right-of-Way to Visually Impaired When approaching someone using a white cane or guide dog, stop until the person is well away from the roadway or path of travel.

Right-of-Way to Pedestrians ♦ Yield to all pedestrians within crosswalks. Slow down and be ready to stop if needed. ♦ Motorists should leave a safe distance of no less than three feet clearance to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway.

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Section 4C

Rules of the Road: Speed Laws

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Lesson 3

Section 4C Review

MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS

Maximum Speed Limits – Unless Otherwise Posted

♦ Rural Interstate Highways – 75 Miles Per Hour (MPH) ♦ Expressway / Freeways – 70 MPH ♦ State highways – 65 MPH ♦ Hard surface county roads – 55 MPH ♦ Gravel or non-hard surfaced county roads or highway – 50 MPH ♦ Residential districts – 25 MPH ♦ Business districts – 20 MPH ♦ School Zone – As posted ♦ Watch carefully for posted speed limit signs.

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adjusting speed for traffic

Nebraska's speed law requires driving at a speed that is reasonable and safe under existing conditions.

Unless safety, an emergency, or the law requires otherwise, do not drive slow enough to impede or block the normal and reasonable flow of traffic.

Generally, drive at the same speed as the main stream of traffic to avoid frequent passing and to ensure you can adjust to slower moving vehicles.

If you are driving at less than the normal speed of traffic, drive in the right hand lane available for traffic except when overtaking and passing another vehicle

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Work and School Zones

Work Zone: Driving slower or faster than the surrounding traffic is a major cause of rear-end crashes in work zones. In the work zone, driving areas may be confined, and there may be no maneuvering space or escape route for vehicles that unexpectedly approach a slow-moving vehicle ahead. Traffic control devices such as barricades, cones, drums, flaggers, etc., are used in work zones to guide and direct drivers safely through the work zone. Stay alert, obey the signs, maintain a steady speed consistent with the traffic flow unless otherwise directed, adjust your lane position away from workers and equipment, do not slow your speed abruptly, but be prepared to stop anytime.

School Zone: reduce speed, obey all signs and be prepared to stop anytime.

Fines are doubled in school zones and when workers are present in work zones.

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passing

How to Pass:

It is Unlawful to:

When Being Passed:

♦ Decide if it is necessary to pass. ♦ Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. ♦ Signal and check all around your vehicle before passing. ♦ Increase speed and pull into the passing lane. ♦ Signal and move back into the right lane when the front of the vehicle being passed or the vehicles’s headlights are seen in the rear view mirror. ♦ Resume speed.

♦ Pass in any marked no-passing zones. ♦ Exceed the posted speed limit when passing. ♦ Pass a school bus with flashing red lights and stop arm extended. ♦ Pass within 100 feet of any intersection. ♦ Pass within 100 feet of any railroad crossing. ♦ Pass on any hill, curve or bridge where vision is obstructed.

♦ When another vehicle is passing, stay in the lane and maintain speed unless there is an emergency. ♦ In an emergency, speed up, slow down, or leave the road to prevent a crash.

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Section 4E

Signaling, Reversible Lanes, Lane Changing and Turning

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Lesson 1

Lesson 3

Section 4E Review

Signaling

Always signal when: ♦ Changing lanes. ♦ Pulling in or out of a parking space. ♦ Pulling into traffic from a parking area or alley. ♦ Signal at least 100 feet before turning, or moving right or left.

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Lane Changing

♦ Signal. ♦ Check in rear view and side mirrors. ♦ Check over left or right shoulder to check your blind spots. ♦ Check for other drivers who may also be moving into the same lane. ♦ Change lanes. ♦ DO NOT change lanes in an intersection.

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Turning

Proper Turning Lanes

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Section 4F

Rules of the Road: Parking

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Section 4F Review

Emergency Roadside Stop

♦ Make sure vehicle cannot move. ♦ Shift transmission to proper parking gear and set parking brake. ♦ Activate 4-way flashers. ♦ Turn off engine and remove keys. ♦ Check traffic before getting out of vehicle.

♦ Signal and move as far away from traffic and onto the roadside shoulder as far off the road as possible. ♦ Park vehicle within 12 inches of and parallel to the curb, or road's edge. ♦ Always park on the right side of roadway, unless it is a one-way street.

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Where Not to Park

...or Stop a Vehicle: ♦ On a roadway directly beside stopped or parked vehicles. ♦ On a sidewalk, within an intersection, or on a crosswalk. ♦ Within 30 feet of any flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or other traffic control device located at the side of the roadway. ♦ Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. ♦ On bridges, within a highway tunnel, or within 50 feet of railroad tracks. ♦ At any place where official signs prohibit standing, stopping, or parking. ♦ In front of a public or private driveway. ♦ Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

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parking on Hills

If you park facing uphill where there is a curb, set the parking brake and turn the wheels away from the curb. In any other situation, turn the wheels toward the curb or edge of the road.

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Handicapped Parking

♦ Handicapped parking stalls are reserved for vehicles which display handicap license plate or permit from which the handicapped person enters or exits, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. ♦ Do not park in the handicapped parking access aisles located directly beside handicapped parking stalls. ♦ The fines for violating handicapped parking laws are: • 1st offense up to $150 • 2nd offense up to $300 • 3rd offense up to $500 ♦ Anyone found blocking a curbcut or wheelchair ramp can be issued a ticket for the violation of the handicapped access ramp.

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Railroad Crossings

When Approaching a Railroad Crossing

After Stopping

♦ Do so at a constant controlled speed – fast enough to coast across tracks if vehicle engine stalls and slow enough to stop if necessary. ♦ Expect a train on any track at any time. ♦ Stop for any of these warnings: • A signal indicating a train is coming. • A crossing gate is lowered. • Train is clearly visible or train whistle is heard • A stop sign is erected at such crossing. ♦ When required to stop, stop at the stop line. If none, stop not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail. ♦ Never drive any vehicle through, around or under any gate or barrier.

♦ Make sure all tracks are clear. ♦ Make sure there is room for your car on other side of tracks. ♦ Watch for vehicles that must stop at railroad crossings, such as buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials. ♦ Do not change gears when crossing the tracks. ♦ Watch out for multiple trains or on-track equipment.

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Section 5

Special Driving Conditions

5B: Night Driving

5A: Interstate

5C: Weather

5E: Distracted

5D: Emergencies

5G: Defensive

Section 5 Review

Section 5A

Rules of the Road: Parking

Lesson 2

Lesson 1

Lesson 3

Section 5A Review

Entering the Interstate

♦ Check for a gap in traffic in the nearest lane. ♦ When using the entrance ramps notice the solid white line to the left. The solid white line separates lanes of traffic going in the same direction. When the broken white line begins, adjust your speed, use your turn signal, and merge into a traffic gap when safe to do so.

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Driving on the Interstate

♦ Maintain steady speed. Keep pace with other traffic. ♦ Obey posted speed limits. ♦ Slower traffic keep to the right. ♦ Be alert at entrance ramps for vehicles entering the interstate. If safe, signal and move left to allow them a smooth, safe entry. ♦ Avoid unnecessary lane changing. Stay in the right lane unless overtaking and passing another vehicle. ♦ Signal lane changes. ♦ Pass with caution. Check your blind spots when making lane changes. ♦ If you miss your exit, go on to the next exit. Backing up or using emergency crossover points on the interstate is prohibited. ♦ Never cross the median of the interstate highway. ♦ Minimum speed on the interstate is 40 MPH.

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Leaving the Interstate

♦ Plan ahead. Watch for exit signs and the proper lane position for those exits. Signal and move into the proper lane a mile or more before the intended exit.♦ Slow after moving into the deceleration lane. ♦ Check advised ramp speed. ♦ Once off the interstate, be aware of two-way traffic and check posted speed limit.

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Driving at Night

Darkness demands increased driver attention. Reduced visibility, glare from oncoming headlights, deer crossing the road, and eye strain can all combine to make night driving hazardous. Click to learn the rules of driving at night!

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Adverse Weather Conditions

Darkness demands increased driver attention. Reduced visibility, glare from oncoming headlights, deer crossing the road, and eye strain can all combine to make night driving hazardous. Click to learn more about each Adverse Weather Condition listed below.

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Driving Emergencies

Wheels Drop Off Roadway or Pavement Edge ♦ Hold steering wheel firmly and steer so wheels straddle the edge of the roadway. ♦ Don't attempt to turn back onto the roadway immediately. ♦ Reduce speed. ♦ Check traffic. ♦ Gradually turn back onto roadway when it is safe to do so staying in the driving lane.

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Distracted Driving

In Nebraska it is illegal: ♦ Use a handheld wireless communication device to read, type, or send written communication while operating a motor vehicle. It is a secondary offense violation which carries a fine from $200 to $500 ♦ To operate upon any public roadway a vehicle which is equipped with a television set with the viewing screen that is visible to the driver while operating such vehicle.

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Defensive Driving

Simply put, defensive driving means driving alertly to prevent crashes. Developng the following defensive driving techniques can help save lives.

ISOLATE

COMMUNICATE

SCAN

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Section 6

Sharing the Road with Others

6B: Bicycles

6C: Pedestrians

6A: Motorcycles

6E: School Bus

6F: Large Trucks

6D: Snow & Ice

7A: Gen. Info

Section 6 Review

Motorcycles

Always be aware of other roadway users and extend the courtesy to share the road safely and efficiently. Click to learn more...

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Bicyclists

Bicycles are a legitimate form of transportation. Per Nebraska Revised Statute 60-6,314, a person riding a bicycle has the same duties and rights as a driver of a motor vehicle; bicyclists must obey traffic laws.

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Pedestrians

♦ Expect pedestrians anywhere at anytime and always yield to them. ♦ Be alert for pedestrians crossing in the middle of the street especially near schools, parks, and residential areas. ♦ Be alert for pedestrians who disregard or misjudge traffic signals and walk against the light. ♦ Yield to pedestrians when turning. ♦ Be especially alert where right or left turn on red lights are allowed. ♦ Come to a complete stop behind crosswalks (marked and unmarked) at stop signs or red lights. ♦ Do not pass a vehicle which has stopped for a pedestrian. The stopped vehicle may block the view of the pedestrian in the street. ♦ Always give the right-of-way to a blind or visually impaired person (who is using a white cane or service dog) by stopping and remaining stopped until the person is clear of the roadway.

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Snow and Ice Removal Operations

During and after winter storms, the process of snow and ice removal is almost continuous until the streets and highways are back to normal conditions. When approaching snow removal equipment, be aware of the following: ♦ Snow removal equipment may result in snow restricting visibility. Pass only if the roadway ahead can clearly be seen. Extreme caution should be used when passing. ♦ Snow removal equipment may leave ridges of snow making passing hazardous. ♦ Occasionally, the weight of the plowed snow may cause the snow removal equipment to skid. ♦ Maintain a safe following distance from snow removal equipment. Flying sand and chunks of ice and snow can damage vehicles. ♦ Maintain a following distance of 100 feet from snow removal equipment or other maintenance vehicles while working on roadways, except to pass.

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School Buses

Always be alert for students on or near the roadway when a school bus is stopped.

When You Must Stop:

Overhead Amber Warning Lights

♦ Not stopping when approaching or overtaking a school bus which has stop lights on and the stop arm extended is unlawful. The only exception occurs when approaching a school bus in the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a median. ♦ Stopping is required in the following situation:

♦ When a school bus is about to stop and load or unload children, the bus driver activates amber warning lights. ♦ When meeting or overtaking a bus, slow to 25 MPH and prepare to stop. ♦ The amber warning lights will stay on until the bus door opens.

Overhead Red STOP Lights/ STOP Arm

♦ When the bus driver opens the bus door, the red stop lights and STOP arm activates. ♦ Stop and remain stopped until the bus driver retracts the stop arm and deactivates the red warning lights. ♦ Stop a reasonable distance from the bus.

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Section 6F

Sharing the Road with Others: Big Trucks & Buses

Lesson 2

Lesson 1

Section 6F Review

Large Trucks and BusesGeneral Information

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No Zone

Don’t hang out in the No-Zone. No-Zones are areas around trucks or buses where cars: 1) “disappear” into blind spots, or 2) are so close that they restrict the truck or bus driver’s ability to stop or maneuver safely. Both types of NoZones greatly increase the potential for a crash.

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Snow and Ice Removal Operations

♦ Stop vehicle at the scene of the crash or as close as possible. ♦ Assist the injured if aid is necessary or requested and notify emergency authorities. ♦ Use flares, reflectors, flashlights to alert traffic from all directions. ♦ Exchange information with the other drivers to include: ♦ If you hit an unattended vehicle, contact the proper authorities and provide written information as outlined above where the owner can find it. ♦ Obtain the names and addresses of witnesses. ♦ Do not leave the scene of the crash until released by proper authorities. ♦ Complete a Driver’s Motor Vehicle Crash Report and send it to the Department of Transportation within ten (10) days if any person is injured or killed, or damage to the property of any one person to an apparent extent that equals or exceeds $1,500 for any vehicle or piece of property, unless the crash was investigated by a law enforcement officer. If the crash was investigated by a law enforcement officer, they will submit the report.

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Section rEVIEWS

Complete & PASS (with a score of 90% or higher) each Section Quiz

Section 3

Section 4

Section 1 & 2

Section 6 & 7

Section 5

Section 6 Review

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COMMUNICATE

• Use turn signals when changing lanes, turning at intersections, entering freeways, pulling away from curbs or pulling off roads. Signal intentions at least 100 feet before planning to change direction.
• Use headlights any time you have difficulty seeing other vehicles. Use headlights whenever using windshield wipers.
• Sound a sharp blast on the horn to alert another of an immediate danger of a collision.
• Quickly tap brakes several times when slowing down to warn drivers behind you.

ISOLATE

Keep a cushion of space from other vehicles to have time to react to emergencies and avoid collisions. Stay in the middle of the lane and make sure there is enough room ahead and behind to pass or stop safely.

• Always keep a cushion of space between you and other vehicles to have time to react to emergencies and avoid collisions. Use the three second rule to determine safe following distance

• Note: The three-second rule is a minimum requirement and should be increased by one-second for each adversity factor encountered (rain, heavy traffic, etc.).
• Maintain space on both sides of the vehicle. On two-way streets, it's equally important to leave room between oncoming traffic and parked Cars.
• Keep space behind by keeping a steady speed and signaling in advance whenever slowing or stopping.

HIGH WIND

♦ Wind can be a problem for all vehicles, especially small and high profile vehicles. ♦ Watch for open spaces after driving in a protected area. Be ready to make steering corrections because of changes in the wind. ♦ When meeting large trucks and buses, be alert for possible steering corrections because of sudden wind changes. ♦ Be alert to high wind advisories when traveling.

FOG

♦ Use low beam headlights. ♦ Reduce speed, and proceed with extreme caution. ♦ Travel on roadway with posted speeds of 40 MPH or more is not recommended when visibility is less than 1/4 of a mile.

SCAN

Scan ahead, to the sides and behind you. Learn to "read" the road. Look ahead. Take in the situation on the road at least 10-15 seconds ahead.

• Look to the sides. At places where other cars, people or animals may cross your path, look to both sides and be sure that the way is clear.
• Don't rely on traffic lights. Check traffic left and right before entering an intersection after a light change – someone may run the light.
• Look behind. Check the traffic behind at least every 10 seconds, when changing lanes, backing up, slowing or driving down steep hills.
• Blind spot. When changing lanes, glance over your shoulder to be sure no one is in the "blind spot." This is the area to the side of a vehicle which cannot be seen in mirrors.

RAIN

♦ Reduce speed in relation to road surface condition. Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of the road. To prevent hydroplaning, slow down. ♦ It may be necessary to disengage cruise control. ♦ Increase your following distance. ♦ Use low beam headlights.

SNOW & ICE

♦ Reduce speed and proceed with extreme caution. ♦ Increase following distance. ♦ Keep windows clear. ♦ Make speed and directional changes gradually. ♦ Do not use cruise control. ♦ Vehicles not equipped with antilock (ABS) brakes: pump brake pedal to keep brakes from locking up; there's no steering control unless the tires are rolling. ♦ Vehicles equipped with antilock (ABS) brakes: press brake pedal firmly; do not pump brakes. ♦ When going uphill, apply just enough power to maintain speed but not enough to cause wheels to spin. ♦ Studded tires are only lawful from November 1 to April 1.

BLIZZARD

Blizzards are among the worst kinds of conditions for driving. It combines the limited visibility of fog, the slippery roads found with ice and snow, and the unexpected steering corrections of wind. Driving is not advised in these conditions. If stranded: ♦ Don't panic. Stay with the vehicle. ♦ Open a window slightly for fresh air. ♦ Conserve fuel, run the engine and heater sparingly, and only with a slightly open window for ventilation. Keep snow from blocking exhaust (tail) pipe. ♦ Use your emergency flashers to make your car more visible to work crews. Turn your dome light on at night. ♦ If more than one person is in the car, take turns keeping watch and sleeping.

FLOODING

♦ Do not drive through flooded areas. If you see a flooded roadway ahead, turn around and find another route to get to your destination. ♦ Be cautious, especially at night, when visibility is limited. ♦ Remember, six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control or possible stalling. ♦ Two feet of moving water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles and pick-up trucks. ♦ Even if the water appears shallow enough to cross, do not attempt to cross a flooded road. Water can hide dips, or worse, floodwaters can damage roadways by washing away the underlying road surface. ♦ If there is no other route, proceed to higher ground and wait for the waters to subside.