To avoid having an accident, it is important for driver’s to respect others’ use of the road in residential areas and to do the following:
- Drive slowly. By driving at or under the reduced speed limit in neighborhoods you can prevent a severe accident.
- Exercise caution at intersections and turns. Look in all directions for potential hazards. If there are children nearby, know that there is a possibility that they will walk out in front of you without looking.
- Don’t tailgate slower vehicles. Be polite towards bicycles and scooters and keep a safe following distance until you can clearly pass them at a passing distance of greater than three feet.
- Give pedestrians the right of way. Look for people in the road or people who are looking to cross, and slow down or stop for them especially if there is a crosswalk.
- Use your lights. At night, always use your headlamps to illuminate the road. In especially dark areas where there are no other vehicles present, you may turn on your brights to help with visibility.
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