20180503-QI_PEOPLE-OUTSIDE-OF-THE-VEHICLE
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[7x7 Experience People Outside of the Vehicle]
>>Obviously, we're
concerned about the safety
of the people
inside of our vehicles,
but we also need
to think about the safety
of the people
outside of our vehicles, as well.
Pedestrians, cyclists,
skateboarders, motorcyclists.
These are all people
who are sharing the road with you,
and they are not as visible
as cars, trucks, or even buses.
They may not be in
a vehicle that protects them,
but they still have
a right to use the road.
>>That means
it's really important
that we pay extra
attention to them
and develop safe habits
for sharing the road.
A lot of what we already talked
about will help with this,
like keeping your eyes moving
and maintaining distance
between your car
and other objects on the road.
There are some habits that will
specifically help you maintain
road safety for people outside of the vehicle.
Full and complete stops
at red lights and stop signs
give you time to see
if there are any people
trying to cross the street.
It also gives you time
to communicate via eye contact
and hand gestures
as to who is given the right of way,
whether it's a pedestrian
or another vehicle.
>>People just walking around
can be a road hazard themselves,
since they do not
always obey the law
in regards to crosswalks.
That means we need
to be extra cautious
in high foot traffic areas.
It's also important
that we share
the road with people
on bicycles and motorcycles.
If there are
bike lanes in your city,
it's dangerous to block them
by double parking in them
I know you're just
trying to get out of the way,
but now you might
be forcing a person
on a bicycle
further into traffic.
Plus, it might
get you a ticket.
>>In some areas, it's legal
for people on motorcycles
to lane split,
depending on traffic conditions.
This means you need
to be extra careful
and use your indicators
when changing lanes.
It's better to check twice before moving.
And remember
that every rider was a pedestrian
before they got in your car,
so you're protecting your
business with safe behavior
in more ways than one.
[People Outside of the Vehicle Review]
[Develop safe habits for sharing the road]
[Check twice before moving]
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