Safety at the Junction : A Guide for Mobility Vehicle Users
Moving Straight Through Junctions
Scan Your Surroundings Before going straight ahead , verify that no vehicles are crossing your path from the left or right .
Options for Turning Right Assessing the Turn :
If moving to the middle of the road to tum right is difficult or dangerous , you have safer alternative options .
Switch to Pavement Speed :
Class 3 users must
switch their vehicle to the lower apeed limit mode when moving onto the pavement .
Multi - Lane Roundabouts : When dealing with major roundabouts ( two or more lanes ) , it is safer to use the pavement or avoid the roundabout entirely .
Avoiding Major Hazards
Watch for Overtaking Vehicles Be especially vigilant for vehicles overtaking you that may attempt to turn left across your patn .
Option A :
Wait on the Left
Pull over to the left- hand side of the road and wait for a safe , clear gap in traffic before completing the turn .
Option B :
The Pedestrian Maneuver Negotiate the tum by traveling along the pavement and crossing between pavements where it is safest .
Evaluate Hazard Levels :
If any junction appears too hazardous to navigate , you should consider finding an alternative route .