Types and Meanings of Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings III

TURNING

1.) Reduce speed in anticipation of making a turn.
2.) Look behind and on both sides to see where other vehicles maybe before changing lanes, then signal intention.
3.) Move into the proper lane as soon as possible. The faster the traffic is moving, the sooner it is to reach for the proper lane for making a turn.
Give a signal before making turns, changing lanes or moving right or left to warn motorist about the intention of getting the right position on the road.
In turning, obey traffic signs and signals and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles in the intersection.

· RIGHT TURN
Turn into the right-hand lane when entering a roadway. Check traffic approaching from the left. Follow the general curve of the curb while making the right turn. Stay as close as possible to the curb.

· LEFT TURN
Point the wheels straight ahead until actually starting to turn. Complete the turn into any lane that is lawfully open. Look behind for traffic and check for blind spot. When the way is clear, move into the left hand lane keeping immediately to the right of the centerline. Make left from right of the centerline. Make left from right of point where the centerline meets the intersection street.

· LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY STREET TO TWO-WAY STREET
Signal your intention to turn left. Look behind for traffic when the way is clear. Move into the left hand lane keeping immediately to the right of the center line. Look ahead to the rear, to the left and right before starting to make your turn.Enter the intersection one-way street into the left-hand lane. If the lane in the one-way street are unmarked, keep immediately to the right or the left curb or edge of the roadway.

· LEFT TURN FROM ONE-WAY STREET TO ONE-WAY STREET
Signal intention to turn left. Move the left side of the one-way street when the way is clear. Look ahead, to the right and left before starting to make a turn. Enter the intersecting one-way street into the left hand lane. If the lanes are unmarked, keep immediately to the edge of the roadway.

· LEFT-TURN FROM ONE WAY STREET TO ONE-WAY STREET ON RED SIGNAL
A left turn may be made from a one-way street into a one-way street on a red signal, provided the vehicle is first brought to full-stop, and subject always to the right-of -way of pedestrians and other traffic.

· U TURNS
U-turns are hazardous and are prohibited in some areas. When doing "U" turns, start turning from the extreme right side of the roadway. Check for traffic in both directions and make the proper turn signal. When the way is clear, turn the steering wheel sharply to the left while moving slowly forward. When the wheels are turned completely left, continue driving forward slowly until close to the left curb or edge or roadways.
After having turned the wheels completely on the right side, continue backing up slowly until close to the opposite curb. Repeat these maneuvers until turn is completed.

· STOPPING
A driver of a motor vehicle is considered stopped when passengers and cargoes were loaded and unloaded for about ten (10) minutes or more.

PARKING
A driver of a motor vehicle is considered parked after a full stop on the shoulder of the road or in a parking lot, leaving the vehicle with the engine and ignition stopped and hand brake on.

PLACE WHERE PARKING IS PROHIBITED :
1.) Parking is prohibited on a highway in such a manner as to obstruct a sidewalk, a crosswalk, an entrance to the highway to or from a private road or lane, on entrance to the highway to or from a private road or lane, on entrance-way for vehicles to pass between the highway and land adjoining the highway.
2.) Within 3 meters of a point at the edge of a roadway.
3.) Within 4 meters nearest a fire hydrant.
4.) On or within 100 meters of a bridge, over or under or across the highway.
5.) Within 10 meters of the nearest rail of railway crossing.
6.) In any area where signs prohibiting parking are displayed.
7.) Within an intersection on a highway or if the intersection is controlled by a traffic signal.
8.) Within 6 meters of a point at the edge of the roadway and nearest to a public entrance to a hotel, theater or public hall while open to the public.
9.) On all places where "no parking" signs are posted.

PARKING ON HILLS
When car is parked on a hill, take precautions to make sure it stays there. A car not properly parked on a hill could roll down into the traffic.

PARKING HEADED UPHILL
When parking headed up hill, turn front wheels from the curb and let your vehicle roll back few inches until the rear of one front wheel gently touches the curb. Then set the parking brake. If there is no curb, turn the wheels toward the side of the road so the car will not roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

PARKING HEADED DOWNHILL
When parking headed downhill, turn front wheels into the curb or toward the side of the road. When parking on a sloping driveway, turn the wheels so that the car will not roll into the street if the brakes fail. Always set the parking brakes. Leaves the vehicle in gear.
· Give motorcycles the same distance you would give to any other vehicles. Motorcycles are entitled to the same full length, width as all other vehicles on the road.

BACKING
Success in backing a car depends on correct driving posture, seeing, steering and speed control.

THINGS TO CONSIDER IN BACKING A CAR
1.) When backing around a corner to the right or out from a driveway, check first for traffic and pedestrian.
2.) Turn body to the right and put right arm over the back of the seat. Look at the back window as well as the rear and front of the vehicle.
3.) While backing stay at the right side as much as possible.
4.) During all maneuvers make quick traffic checks to the front sides
5.) At intersection or railroad crossings-where other vehicles or pedestrians may suddenly appear or unless such intersection is controlled by traffic signal.