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STOP SIGNS
PARKED CARS
the intersection, move away from the
vehicle. Do not change speed or position
radically, as drivers might think you
are preparing to turn. Be prepared to
brake hard and hold your position if an
oncoming vehicle turns in front of you,
especially if there is other traffic around
you. This strategy should also be used
whenever a vehicle in the oncoming
lane of traffic is signaling for a left turn,
whether at an intersection or not.
Blind Intersections
If you approach a blind intersection,
move to the portion of the lane that will
bring you into another driver’s field of
vision at the earliest possible moment.
In this picture, the rider has moved to
the left portion of the lane — away
from the parked car — so the driver on
the cross street can see him as soon as
possible.
Remember, the key is to see as much
as possible and remain visible to others
while protecting your space.
If you have a stop sign or stop line,
stop there first. Then edge forward
and stop again, just short of where the
cross-traffic lane meets your lane. From
that position, lean your body forward
and look around buildings, parked cars
or bushes to see if anything is coming.
Just make sure your front wheel stays
out of the cross lane of travel while
you’re looking.
Passing Parked Cars
When passing parked cars, stay
toward the left of your lane. You
can avoid problems caused by doors
opening, drivers getting out of cars
or people stepping from between
cars. If oncoming traffic is present, it
is usually best to remain in the center-
lane position to maximize your space
cushion.
BLIND INTERSECTIONS
