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Station 5: Controlled Intersection
Purpose
Signed or signal intersections are the scene of many traffic collisions involving bicyclists.
Bicyclists can contribute to crashes by using improper hand signals to indicate their movement,
not using hand signals, ignoring intersection signage, and illegally passing through the
intersection.
Objectives
1. Know rules that apply to safe intersection crossing.
2. Demonstrate how to stop, search, and assess traffic.
3. Use proper hand signals.
4. Demonstrate how to safely and legally proceed through the intersection.
Method
- Review hand signals:
- left turn: left arm extended straight out from the shoulder
- right turn: right arm extended straight out from the shoulder
- stop: left arm extended straight from shoulder, elbow bent down at right angle
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The rider approaches the stop sign or light, makes the appropriate signal, and stops at the
intersection. After a thorough search and assessment, following the rules of the intersection
signs, the rider proceeds through the intersection. As with Station 4, the student will have to
search for the cardboard cars at the intersections.
- Stop sign, yield right-of-way, 4-way stop, or lighted intersection can be set up with volunteers
using cardboard cars to replicate traffic situations. The instructor will reinforce proper
procedures, or correct inappropriate stops, searches, and movement.
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