Module 9: Sharing the Road Safely
Covers safe interaction with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, school buses, emergency vehicles, trucks, work crews, and vulnerable road users. Estimated Time: 65 Minutes
Lessons
Bicycle Awareness
This lesson teaches students how to safely share the road with bicyclists, recognize bicycle behavior, maintain safe passing distance, and reduce collisions involving vulnerable road users. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand why bicyclists require extra attention Recognize common bicycle movements Pass bicycles safely Reduce conflict with vulnerable road users Apply defensive driving techniques around bicycles
Motorcycle Awareness
This lesson teaches students how to safely share the road with motorcycles, recognize common motorcycle hazards, and avoid collisions involving smaller vehicles. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand motorcycle risks Recognize why motorcycles are difficult to see Maintain safe spacing around motorcycles Avoid common driver mistakes Apply defensive driving around motorcycles
School Bus Safety
This lesson teaches students how to safely drive around school buses, understand loading and unloading dangers, protect children near roadways, and follow school transportation safety rules. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand school bus safety responsibilities Recognize loading and unloading hazards Protect children near roadways Respond properly around stopped buses Apply defensive driving near school transportation
Emergency Vehicles and Move Over Rules
This lesson teaches students how to respond safely to emergency vehicles, understand Move Over responsibilities, protect roadside workers, and reduce risk during emergency situations. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Recognize emergency vehicles Respond properly to lights and sirens Understand Move Over responsibilities Protect roadside workers and responders Apply defensive driving during emergencies
Pedestrians and Vulnerable Road Users Review
This lesson reviews safe interaction with pedestrians and vulnerable road users, reinforces awareness skills, and teaches students how to reduce conflicts and collisions in shared traffic environments. LEARNING OBJECTIVES By the end of this lesson students should be able to: Understand vulnerable road users Recognize pedestrian risks Identify high risk locations Apply defensive driving around people outside vehicles Review safe sharing principles