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OPERATORS SHALL NOT ENDAGER PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH CONTINUAL LANE CHANGES. PLEASE USE THE FURTHEST MOST RIGHT LANE, UNLESS TO PASS. Safe Following Distance All vehicles have a safe following/stopping distance; this means that an operator does not slam on the brakes of the vehicle as they come upon a stopping situation such as a stop sign, traffic light or pedestrian walkway. The average automobile weighs around 4,200 pounds, and the vehicles of the Going Places Transportation Program weigh around 8,000 pounds. This safe following/stopping distance will vary depending on weather conditions: • Good Dry Weather requires at least 4 seconds to stop • Rainy Weather requires at least 5 seconds to stop • Snowy Weather requires at least 6 seconds to stop • Icy Weather requires at least 7 seconds to stop WEATHER DOES NOT CAUSE ACCIDENTS; IT IS HOW YOU REACT TO THE WEATHER THAT CAUSES ACCIDENTS. ADJUST YOUR SPEED AND STOPPING DISTANCES ACCORDINGLY. The operator using the LLLC technique must anticipate the stop in advance, take their foot off the accelerator to start the slowdown in proper time to come to a complete normal stop. To bring the vehicle to a stop, it will require more distance than the average vehicle. The parking brake must be applied when the vehicle is parking on an incline. Use the following procedure: • Set the parking brake • Put the vehicle in park • Reverse the above procedure when ready to drive Make sure the vehicle is fully stopped before changing gears. Always bring the vehicle to a complete stop when putting the vehicle in drive or reverse. Observe the gauges and indicator lights. It is recommended that the driver observes the gauges every 60 seconds. If there is any gauge or indicator light that appears abnormal, report the issue to dispatch immediately and await further instructions. Tire Failure Quickly knowing you have a tire failure will let you have more time to react. Having just a few seconds to remember what it is you’re supposed to do can help. The major signs of a tire failure are” 27 | P a g e – E r i e C o u n t y G o i n g P l a c e s P o l i c y a n d P r o c e d u r e