Sharing the Road with Pedestrians and Cyclists
Unless you are driving on an interstate, it is possible you will be sharing the road with other types of road users. For example, you may encounter pedestrians and bicyclists while driving in urban, suburban, or rural areas. These situations are dangerous because collisions between vehicles and cyclists or pedestrians often result in serious injuries or fatalities. This course will identify clues that cyclists and pedestrians may become hazards and strategies to prevent collisions with cyclists or pedestrians.
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Learning Objectives
• Describe why crashes occur between cars and cyclists or pedestrians • Identify clues that cyclists and pedestrians may become hazards • Identify strategies to prevent collisions with cyclists or pedestrians
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important to take extra precautions wherever you may encounter pedestrians or cyclists?
What is the first and most important strategy when sharing the road with cyclists or pedestrians?
What are defensive driving techniques you can use around cyclists?
Sample Video Transcript
Unless you are driving on an interstate, it is possible you will be sharing the road with other types of road users. For example, you may encounter pedestrians and bicyclists while driving in urban, suburban, or rural areas. These situations are dangerous because collisions between vehicles and cyclists or pedestrians often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Therefore, it is important to take extra precautions wherever you encounter these other road users. This is because pedestrians and cyclists are difficult to see and may get lost in your vehicle’s blind spots. Additionally, the actions of pedestrians and cyclists may be difficult to predict. Pedestrians, in particular, may be distracted and walk into the road unexpectedly.
