SW Florida can be a challenging place to drive. Teaching an AARP Driver Safety Class in Bonita Springs, FL allowed me to teach the participants as well as learn from their experiences. To get the right image, picture that drivers are turning left into a shopping plaza on your left while oncoming drivers uses the same break in the median to turn into a plaza on your right.
Ed and Louise debated how to turn left at a break in the median when oncoming cars were pulling into the same median break. They debated whether to turn in front of the oncoming cars or to pull in behind them, looping around them.
Ed made a good call when he insisted he will turn left before he reaches the oncoming car and will not loop past the car before turning left. He said oncoming cars could pull in front of him and block his turn. Good point.
I think turning left before you get to the oncoming car will allow smoother traffic flow and a safer traffic pattern. Note: if this advise conflicts with local traffic laws or signage, loop around as instructed. Use your best judgement to avoid a crash.
This is Rob G. asking you to Drive Like Me.
Tell drivers over 50 to attend an AARP driver Safety Program to help drivers improve their driving skills. Find an AARP Driving Course at www.AARP.com/driver.
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