Ideal Intersection (Define) - 4-way traffic, at 90* from each other at each corner, Offset Intersection (Define) - traffic crosses at an angle, wide and sharp angles, aka crooked or slanted intersection, Why is right turn on ideal intersection dangerous? - length of bus (40 feet), location of front tire, visually challenging due to position of right-side mirror - 3 ft. from operator, 7 ft. from curb, Right Turn on Ideal Intersection (How to) - (1) activate turn signal at not less than 100 ft. from intersection; (2) use service brake accordingly and scan for pedestrians or obstructions; (3) place bus 3 - 4.5 ft. parallel to curb; (4) align door with curb on upcoming street; (5) limit speed to 10 mph; (6) end 3 -4.5 ft. from curb of new street , Obstructed Right Turn (Define) - making a right turn, a car or object is less than 40 ft. from corner of upcoming street , Obstructed Right Turn (How to) - place bus 3 - 4.5 ft. from car or object; align front door to edge of object on upcoming street; scan, turn at up to 10 mph, steering hand-over-hand, parallel reposition 3 - 4.5 ft. on new street, Double Right Turn Lanes (Define) - road signs or markings have 2 lanes for turning right, Double Right Turn (How to) - place front of bus on farthest right lane; scan for traffic or pedestrians, and yield if necessary; turn only when safe to do so, Offset Right Turn (Define) - turning right on offset or crooked/slanted intersection, Offset Right Turn (How to) - approach, set bus 3 - 4.5 ft. from curb; align front bumper to apex (highest point of curvature); at no more than 10 mph adjust speed, turning hand-over-hand, scanning blindspots; finish 3 - 4.5 ft. from curb on new street , Pivot Right Turn (Define) - a condition, obstruction, or hazard make it necessary for bus to turn while moving closer than 3 - 4.5 ft. from curb, Pivot Right Turn (How to) - place bus 12 - 18 inches (in.) parallel to curb; place center of rear tire (pivot point) to beginning of curvature of curb; proceed as usual; , 7 and Out Turn (Define) - purpose - to set up bus for an ideal turn onto narrow street after a bus stop, 7 and Out Turn (How to) - activate turn signal, scan; turn until bus 7 ft. from curb; turn back to 2 ft. from curb; finish 3 - 4.5 ft. parallel to curb of new street, Ideal Left Turn (Definition) - left turn on ideal intersection, use left turn lane (pocket), Ideal Left Turn (How to) - signal 100 ft. before intersection; place bus into left turn lane; scan for people or traffic; align left shoulder with center of upcoming street; move at up to 10 mph and align 3 - 4.5 ft. from curb of new street , Obstructed Left Turn (Define) - occurs when cars pull up further than limit of crosswalk or line, Obstructed Left Turn (How to) - same as left turn, ensure rear left of bus clear the car or obstacle; maintain right-side clearance, Multiple Left Turn Lanes (Define) - more than one lane for left turns, Multiple Left Turn Lanes (How to) - look for signs or road markings; put bus in furthest right lane for turning; scan for traffic, yield right of way if necessary; enter and reach reference point; complete turn at 90*; avoid sweeping turns (too wide), Offset Left Turn (Define) - turning left onto street with offset intersections, Offset Left Turn (How to) - identify center of street (note: center divider may not be actual center); move until front bumper in center of upcoming street (going too far will make turns too wide); finish on right curb as usual, When should a bus not enter an intersection? - when bus will not make it across; also prevents gridlocks; it is where high percentage of accidents occur, How do you approach an intersection? - apply brakes at 100 ft. before intersection crosswalk; scan left-right-left, check signs or markings; cross when safe, How do you approach a stop sign? - scan left-right-left, check signs or markings; yield right of way to vehicle on right if it arrives at the same time, How do you conduct a bus stop? - stop at each designated bus stop; activate turn signal 100 ft. ahead of stop; scan for obstacles, pedestrians, hazards; arrive at 3 - 4.5 ft. from curb; stop at 12 - 18 in. from curb, or 24 in. if wheelchair ramp needed, How do you enter a freeway? - actuate turn signal 150 ft. before onramp; speed up to flow of traffic; merge smoothly; keep 4-second distance from front vehicle for up to 40 mph, 5-second rule for 40+ mph, and +1 for each adverse condition, How do change lanes in a freeway? - check distance from front vehicle; scan; use 4-5-1 second rule; maintain speed and do not slow down, What lanes should you use while on the freeway? - stay on the second from the furthest right; the furthest right and left create more risks; use good judgment, What should you do if a large vehicle travels next to and at the same speed as the bus? - never drive side by side larger vehicles; slow down if going at the same speed to let it pass, How do you approach curves on the road? - slow down before entering curve; cover service brake and maintain speed; accelerate when passing midpoint of the curvature, How do you exit a freeway? - place bus in correct lane; activate signal at 250 ft. before exit; maintain speed and slow down as you enter offramp; posted speed limits are for cars, buses might need to go slower,

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