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Friday, October 1, 2010

New drivers: Make sure you know about Move Over Law!

If you see an emergency, law enforcement, or maintenance vehicle on the side of the road with its emergency lights flashing, you are required to move out of the lane closest to the vehicle if possible. If a safe lane change is not possible, or you are traveling on a two lane roadway, you are required to slow your vehicle, maintaining a safe speed for traffic conditions, and drive at a reduced speed until completely past the vehicle.

What happens if you don't move over? If you get a ticket, you will be assessed three demerit points on your license and a $249 fine. In addition, your driver’s license will be suspended if you are involved in a crash, and you may serve up to seven years in prison if you hurt or kill someone.

Right of Way

Did you know that intersections are the most dangerous places in traffic? More crashes happen each year in the residential areas at intersections than on freeways. Now let's talk about one of the most difficult topics in driving: Right of Way.

When vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians meet one another in traffic, one of them must yield the right of way. The law specifies in each situation what a motorist should do. Remember: There is no ambiguity in the law! Everything is written out clearly in the WI DOT Motorist's Handbook. If you disobey these rules, you're not only driving aggressively, you're breaking the law. The law says who must yield the right of way. It does not give anyone the right-of-way. You should do everything you can to keep from hitting a pedestrian or another vehicle.

2 Important Types of Intersections to Remember

Uncontrolled Intersection : At an intersection where there are no signs or traffic lights, you must yield to vehicles coming from the right. Have you ever seen those types of intersections? Sure, you have. They are usually in the residential areas where the traffic is not heavy. This fact makes the uncontrolled intersections even more dangerous! Because most people do not regard them as dangerous. But suddenly a bicycle or a car can appear from nowhere. You should slow down and check left-right as you approach an uncontrolled intersection. If there is nobody, then go. If someone is coming from the right, then you must stop and yield the right of way.

4-Way Stop: At a four-way stop, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first (after coming to a complete stop.) If more than one vehicle arrives at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Some Basic Information for Teens

A new school year is here! Are you ready for exciting new activities, including learning how to drive? If you are at least 14 1/2 years old, you can enroll in Teen Driver Ed classes. Classes are usually done after school, Monday-Friday, and completed in 3 weeks. But the behind the wheel part cannot start before you have your Instruction permit at 15 1/2. It is definitely fun; also it is a good way to get new friends from different high schools.

Now some rules and facts:
The minimum age to get WI Class D Instruction Permit (a.k.a. temps) is 15 1/2. The Instruction Permit is valid for 1 year. You are eligible for a Road Test at the DMV, hence your first Driver License, 6 months after the permit date. (which is at least 16 years old)

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Teen Driver Ed Classes in Mequon-Thiensville, WI

A very convenient location for Homestead High School students!
http://www.logemanncenter.org/classes_children.html

To sign up for the Teen Driver Ed classes at Logemann Community Center in Mequon, please visit our website:
http://www.ladadriverschool.com/signuplogemann.html