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Loading & Unloading Procedures Stopping for Loading & Unloading There is a safe technique in making stops that protects all involved. Your steps become habitual. You should practice the following sequence of safety: • Sight Distance – Your vehicle must be clearly visible from front and rear • Give traffic adequate warning that you are going to load or unload. • Use directional signals • Slow down • Check your mirrors • Pull as far right as possible and come to a complete stop • Turn on your 4-way flashers prior to stopping • Place vehicle in park and apply service/parking brake • Check mirrors again to make sure it is safe to load/unload • Load/unload passengers Plan ahead. Be sure to arrive at the pickup or drop off address on the proper side of the street. Passengers should never cross the street to board or exit the vehicle. Make sure your route ensures this. When you are sure you can re-enter the roadway safely, do so. Allow traffic to clear and cancel your flashers. Indicate you intend to merge back into traffic. Check your mirrors again to make sure you have enough room to safely re-enter. Enter the roadway when it is clear to do so. Parallel Parking • Approach parking space slowly • Turn on the right turn signal • Check traffic both ways • Stop in traffic lane, with rear of the van even with the front of the parking space • Back slowly, if clear, using flat mirrors to observe clearance and “Pivot Point” for correct steering • Complete the maneuver without coming more than one foot from the curb • Turn off signal • Put vehicle in park Potential Hazards you may Encounter A hazard is any road or other road user that is a possible danger. Seeing hazards lets you be prepared. You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become 32 | 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