BASIC INTERSECTIONS

Manage Visibility – 6 second rule – Judge gaps in traffic – Signed Intersections – T-Intersections – 4-Way Intersections -

RR CROSSINGS

When it is safe?? Slow down, Look both ways 15 feet rule – Never stop on Tracks – Multilane tracks -

ROUNDABOUTS

Roundabout – traffic circle used to control traffic through certain intersections

Counterclockwise Right turn to enter One way signs

COMPLEX INTERSECTIONS

Problems???? Side-Impacts – most serious Rear-End – 75% car stopped or

stopping Pedestrians – Who wins?? Elderly – Why do they have problems? EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!! Designated left/right turns

INTERCHANGES

Interchanges – places where one major freeway crosses another road

Through Lanes Ramps – exit and enter

TYPES OF INTERCHANGES

Diamond shape –

Cloverleaf shape –

Trumpet shape –