Traffic Control For Right-Turn Lanes In Delaware
Traffic Control For Right-Turn Lanes In Delaware QUESTION from “The D Team” to DelDOT: “What intersection design(s) dictates that the traffic light controls a right-turn lane?” DelDOT response follows: DelDOT response quote: “…when a triangular island is striped or exists as a concrete island between the right-turn movement and the adjacent through movements, the proper […]
Delaware Traffic Control Devices
Delaware Traffic Control Devices “2” traffic control devices (YIELD SIGN/TRAFFIC SIGNAL) controlling a single traffic lane is a classic example of an OXYMORON INTERSECTION (conflicting controls). Intersection picture above is a classic OXYMORON for the right lane. 1. Both the YIELD SIGN (arrow #1) and the TRAFFIC SIGNAL (arrow #2) are controls for the RIGHT-TURN […]
Hand Positions On The Steering Wheel
Hand Positions On The Steering Wheel When it comes to hand position on the steering wheel and in particular how many hands on the steering wheel many drivers would disagree. “The D Team” is quite sure you have heard it time and time again “9” and “3” or “10” and “2”. Let us be perfectly […]
Remove Snow From Your Car
Remove Snow From Your Car QUESTION: Does Delaware law require all snow to be removed from the roof of a vehicle operating on Delaware roadways? ANSWER: “The D Team” was not able to locate any such law. However, “Smart Defense” strongly urges – CLEAR IT! Snow or any other loose debris on the vehicle roof […]
Malfunctioning Traffic Lights In Delaware
Malfunctioning Traffic Lights In Delaware In picture above the traffic signal is not operating. There are many drivers who take the position that the 4-way stop sign rules should be used in this situation. However, there are actually “8” traffic lanes in this intersection instead of the “4” lanes when the 4-way rule was initiated. […]
Carjacking Avoidance In Delaware
Carjacking Avoidance In Delaware IMPORTANT: “The D Team” does not support and/or reject the suggestions identified below as they relate to CARJACKING. They are included as information only — “YOU BE THE JUDGE”. Please keep in mind “THERE ARE NO ABSOLUTES”. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in. 1. […]
Formation Driving in Delaware
Formation Driving in Delaware Question: What is the term used to identify when one vehicle is traveling too close to the vehicle directly to the front? If you answered tailgating you answered incorrectly. Tailgating is reserved for football games. The correct answer is formation driving. You probably thought formation only happens when airplanes are involved […]
Following and Stopping Distance
Following and Stopping Distance A reading of Delaware Law below clearly identifies “THERE ARE NO ABSOLUTES” for determining a legal following distance. TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD § 4123. Following too closely. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is […]
Being Passed
Being Passed IMPORTANT: Passing and being passed can only occur on two-way roads. A two-way road is a road that has two single lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions (see picture above). A passing maneuver always requires a return to the original lane. “Smart Defense” by the “The D Team” will now provide the […]
How To Avoid A Head-On Collision
How To Avoid A Head-On Collision When faced with a head-on collision which way should you go — left/right? Fortunately, head-on collision avoidance is extremely rare. Unfortunately, there are those who believe the highly emotional (extreme fear) quick reaction technique for escaping a head-on collision can be taught in a classroom setting. Furthermore, there are […]