Delaware Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons
Delaware Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Being installed at appropriate locations to improve pedestrian safety are Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). DelDot says these are “pedestrian-actuated devices used in conjunction with a pedestrian warning sign that are intended to improve safety at uncontrolled, marked crosswalks. The device includes two rectangular-shaped yellow indications, each with an LED-array-based […]
HOV Lanes
HOV (high occupancy vehicle) lanes usually shows a double solid white pavement line marking separating same direction traffic. Additionally, there is displayed a white diamond painted at the lane immediately to the left of the double solid white line marking. The white diamond indicates the traffic lane where it is located in HOV lane requiring […]
Yellow and White Pavement Lines
In the picture, above Delaware motorists are again faced with an inaccuracy in the critical area of pavement line markings. Take a quick look and see if you can locate the pavement line marking inaccuracy in the city of Wilmington roadway before proceeding to picture #13-19 which shows the corrected markings. Take one more look […]
Delaware White Cane Law
Delaware White Cane Law In addition to laws regarding yielding to pedestrians discussed previously in this course, special safety should be applied around persons who are blind, visually impaired or have physical disabilities. Delaware Code TITLE 16 Health and Safety Individuals with Disabilities CHAPTER 95. Delaware White Cane Law § 9503. Rules of the road. […]
Illegal Driving Habits
Illegal Driving Habits Many Delaware motorists will defend their lack of knowledge relative to the rules of the road by claiming — no harm no foul. Meaning he/she has always made this illegal act without any negative outcome. SOS: Sorry, but if one relies on the past to predict the future there is no question […]
Delaware Emergency Vehicle Approaching
Delaware Emergency Vehicle Approaching Two important questions about approaching emergency vehicles: 1. What is the law? 2. What should I do? Answers: 1. What is the law? Move right! 2. What should I do? Be Careful! Please always keep in mind — the law which was written more than five decades ago states “move right”. […]
Yellow and White Road Signs
Yellow and White Delaware Road Signs The picture above is a different category of yellow and white (traffic sign). the black and white sign (white arrow) is the law while the yellow and black sign (yellow arrow) is essentially a request. Which of the three signs in picture #13- 17 below has the better chance […]
Incorrect Road Signage in Delaware
Incorrect Road Signage in Delaware In the above News Journal cartoon, Santa is directing one of his elves to deliver to DelDOT a document on how to design a road. While humor can be entertaining, there is also humor that falls into the category of sad humor. Unfortunately, the above Santa cartoon falls into the […]
Delaware Work Zone Safety
Delaware’s roadways are constantly being maintained and improved upon. It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of shifting or narrowing lanes, reduced speed requirements and follow flagger instructions (when applicable).
Bicycle Awareness and Rights in Delaware
Delaware is one of only a few states with laws in place to foster and protect bicycle use. Persons on bicycles have rights and responsibilities just like any other vehicle on Delaware roadways. It is important to anticipate potential conflicts and hazards involving cyclists. They operate with significantly less mass and are especially vulnerable when […]