...A Risky Situation Shortly after receiving my driver’s license, I find myself in a dangerous and frightening situation. Exposition: It’s a sunny and warm afternoon on my way home from work. I am tired and worn from working all day. My route home takes me through several intersections, one of which has a railroad crossing. As I approach this particular intersection, I am stopped by a red signal light, which leaves me two or three cars behind the crossing. The signal light finally changes from red to green and the line of cars starts to progress. Conflict: For some unknown reason the beat-up pick-up in front of me decides to stop, leaving the tail end of my car sitting on the railroad tracks. The truck appears to have clearance to move and the light is still green. As if on cue, I hear the dinging of the warning bell and see the crossing arms start to drop. I can see the approaching train getting closer to where I am sitting. It is blowing its horn several times to get me to move off the tracks. I am terrified and start to panic I can’t move forward because of the truck; I cannot move to the right or left either. I’m not sure how to remove my self from this location. The dented truck in front of me has two men sitting in the cab. The young man in the passenger seat turns around and looks at me. He shrugs his shoulders and holds up a can of what I think is beer as if to tell me there is nothing he can do. My anxiety level is at a high and I start to blow my horn hoping that...
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...It can, and should, be said that the railroad industry is an industry where safety is paramount; not just for the men and women responsible for its operations, but also for the public forced to function on or near its premises each and every day. Railroads intervene and intertwine through every part of this nation’s countryside; from the largest of inner city infrastructures to the most rural of farmlands. It is part of everyday life for millions of Americans. So, one would have to ask, why, in an industry where safety is literally the difference between life or death, the Government’s lone safety oversight agency for the nation’s railroads would consider the potential for replacing and/or augmenting its primary method of operation; especially,...
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...Kessler, LIRRCC Member LIRR, under Pennsylvania RR ownership and for-profit status, operated what was known as RBL or Rockaway Beach Line. Approximately 2 years ago, I initially briefed this Council on RBL. Some Members requested that it wasn’t the opportune time to discuss RBL – there were more important projects that were needed for improved service to Nassau & Suffolk Counties. In life, we always point out how timing is everything. The time, and need, has arrived for additional transit options for both Rockaway and Queens County residents and tourists - especially as a result of Superstorm Sandy. Queens County has experienced significant tourist and population growth. It has been evidently proven and is only anticipated to increase. Without additional mass transit options, such as RBL, many of the negative points below, will become an unfortunate reality. My objective today is to describe and outline the facts so we can take an official position on whether to support or oppose this Project. For a very detailed and informative historical overview, I recommend you read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockaway_Beach_Branch Everyone should have: 1 – A copy of a Flyer that outlines why RBL is a win-win situation for all 2 – A copy of an old sample schedule showing the times and frequencies of service when RBL was in actual revenue service. 3 – A copy of the MTA RBL Analysis report and this Position Paper. Positive Points Additional and viable options Currently, Rockaway...
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...The B&O Railroad By: Jaime Lewis For: Professor Knutson November 26, 2013 CON 101 Abstract The construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad started in July of 1828. The city of Baltimore came up with the idea to build this railroad from Baltimore to Ohio because of the competition throughout the popular seaports in the United States. Baltimore was already a popular city, but adding a train that could carry people as well as goods would make more people travel to Baltimore, and other places along the train’s route, bring goods into Baltimore, and help keep Baltimore alive. The B&O railroad was always expanding. The railroad is best known for being the first railroad in the United States that used a steam locomotive. B&O Railroad Why was there a need for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad? The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was built due to competition throughout the main seaports in the United States. Due to the fact that Baltimore is at the top of the Chesapeake Bay, it had many advantages over other ports. Another way for goods to be transported from Baltimore all they way to Ohio was a great idea for Baltimore, therefore causing the plan for the B&O Railroad. During this time Baltimore was flooding with business. They constantly had ships coming into the harbor as well as trucks riding the highways. Baltimore was (and still is) such a popular and thriving city, so the railroad made sense to help keep business, and the city, alive. Baltimore had to...
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...Driver’s Manual State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Dannel P. Malloy Governor ct.gov/dmv facebook.com/CTDMVteens @CTDMV Melody A. Currey Commissioner An Important Message from Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Commissioner Melody A. Currey Connecticut takes pride in its highway safety initiatives and efforts to make the roads safer for all who use them. This work involves driver licensing and ensuring that new and renewing drivers are aware of safety’s critical role when behind the wheel. For the state’s youngest drivers, obtaining your license is a time of joy and freedom, but it comes with great responsibility. Two years ago Connecticut imposed tougher teen driving laws for 16and 17-year-old drivers. These laws, along with stiffer penalties, were put into place to keep you safe on the road as you learn and become a more experienced driver. It takes time and practice. We hope you understand that the laws and penalties are in place to help reduce crashes, injuries and deaths. We want to remind all license holders that driving is a privilege and not a right. Connecticut has specific laws, such as speeding, driving too fast for conditions, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and others that aim to protect all people on the road whether vehicle drivers, passengers or pedestrians. Distracted driving, including the use of phones while driving, has been noted as a contributing factor in many serious accidents. We urge all drivers to remain focused...
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...Class D & E Driver’s Guide LOUISIANA OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES DPSMV2052 (R042013) Message from the Commissioner “Welcome to driving in Louisiana.” I am pleased to present the Louisiana Driver’s Guide to our new and current drivers. This guide is designed to provide you with the rules of the road, knowledge to assist you in making better driving decisions, and valuable information on safety and sharing the road with others. It is incumbent upon you, the driver, to respect all traffic laws and other drivers as well. Driving is a vital part of life. It provides you with a means of attaining the necessities of daily living as well as providing you with the added convenience to move about at leisure. The driving experience, however, is a privilege and comes with great responsibilities. Please strive to become a safe and dependable driver to ensure that this privilege is not lost. Driving, the same as life, is a constant learning experience. The information contained in this guide, along with your experience and responsive actions while driving, will assist in protecting you, your family, and other drivers. This guide is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Louisiana traffic laws. It only highlights those laws, driving practices and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this guide is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislations. Remember to buckle up. Safety belts save lives. Let’s work...
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...Class D & E Driver’s Guide DPSMV2052 (R062013) LOUISIANA OFFICE OF MOTOR VEHICLES Message from the Commissioner “Welcome to driving in Louisiana.” I am pleased to present the Louisiana Driver’s Guide to our new and current drivers. This guide is designed to provide you with the rules of the road, knowledge to assist you in making better driving decisions, and valuable information on safety and sharing the road with others. It is incumbent upon you, the driver, to respect all traffic laws and other drivers as well. Driving is a vital part of life. It provides you with a means of attaining the necessities of daily living as well as providing you with the added convenience to move about at leisure. The driving experience, however, is a privilege and comes with great responsibilities. Please strive to become a safe and dependable driver to ensure that this privilege is not lost. Driving, the same as life, is a constant learning experience. The information contained in this guide, along with your experience and responsive actions while driving, will assist in protecting you, your family, and other drivers. This guide is not intended to be an official legal reference to the Louisiana traffic laws. It only highlights those laws, driving practices and procedures that you will use most often. It should be noted that the material in this guide is subject to change to comply with amended State and Federal legislations. Remember to buckle up. Safety belts save lives. Let’s work...
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...The Virginia Driver’s Manual will help you learn and understand safe driving practices. Study this manual to prepare for the knowledge test, obtain a Virginia driver’s license and become a safe driver. The information contained in this manual should be used as a general guide to the motor vehicle laws but not as a substitute for the Code of Virginia, which contains the laws that govern Virginia drivers and vehicles. If you are learning to drive, this manual will give you information you need to study for the knowledge exam. If you already have a Virginia driver’s license, review this manual for new laws or rules of the road. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Your driver’s license carries with it a great responsibility to be courteous of other drivers on the roadways and follow state and federal motoring laws. This manual is also available on the DMV website, www.dmvNOW.com. DMV offers the Virginia Driver’s Manual in an audio format for Virginians with special needs. The audio version is available at www.dmvNOW.com. Virginia Driver’s Manual: Table of Contents Section 1 – Testing Two-part knowledge exam .................................................3 Road skills test ...................................................................4 Vision screening .................................................................4 Vision standards ....................................................4 Traffic signals..........................................................
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...IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION The information in this manual is not copyrighted and may be reproduced or translated by the user as needed. Every effort has been made to provide, in this publication, the most current and accurate information as of July 1, 2009. Misprints or outdated information that may appear within these pages will not override or supersede changes that have occurred in the law, promulgated rules and regulations or policy that has been initiated since the printing date. Where You Can Obtain a Copy of this Publication This publication is available at every Driver Service Center location across the state. This publication is also available online at the Tennessee Department of Safety website: tn.gov/safety Written comments/concerns about this publication should be sent to: Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Services Division PO Box 945 Nashville, Tennessee 37202 Service Locations to Obtain or Renew Your License: To provide the best possible service, the Department of Safety has Driver Service Centers located throughout the state, open on different days, with expanded operating hours. We have offices open Monday through Friday, Monday through Thursday, as well Tuesday through Friday; to allow for expanded hours of operation to accommodate our customer’s needs and schedules. To find the nearest location with the service days and operating hours that best fit your needs, go to our website at tn.gov/safety or by calling toll-free 1-866-849-3548....
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...IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION The information in this manual is not copyrighted and may be reproduced or translated by the user as needed. Every effort has been made to provide, in this publication, the most current and accurate information as of July 1, 2009. Misprints or outdated information that may appear within these pages will not override or supersede changes that have occurred in the law, promulgated rules and regulations or policy that has been initiated since the printing date. Where You Can Obtain a Copy of this Publication This publication is available at every Driver Service Center location across the state. This publication is also available online at the Tennessee Department of Safety website: tn.gov/safety Written comments/concerns about this publication should be sent to: Tennessee Department of Safety Driver Services Division PO Box 945 Nashville, Tennessee 37202 Service Locations to Obtain or Renew Your License: To provide the best possible service, the Department of Safety has Driver Service Centers located throughout the state, open on different days, with expanded operating hours. We have offices open Monday through Friday, Monday through Thursday, as well Tuesday through Friday; to allow for expanded hours of operation to accommodate our customer’s needs and schedules. To find the nearest location with the service days and operating hours that best fit your needs, go to our website at tn.gov/safety or by calling toll-free 1-866-849-3548....
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...because the south needed the cheap labor for their farms and plantations. They were even excluded from the immigration act in 1924 that put quotas on how many immigrants from certain countries could come into the U.S. Mexican-Americans are very important to the U.S. society, economy, and overall stability. (3)The first Mexican migration was not to the U.S., instead, it was from the U.S. After the Mexican-American war in 1846, the United States annexed off...
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...KENTUCKY BU C K LE U P DRIVER MANUAL St even L.Bes hear G over nor Dear Kentucky Driver, We are privileged each time we get behind the wheel of a vehicle and drive down one of Kentucky’s scenic back roads or expansive highways. Along with this privilege comes a great responsibility – something we should keep in the forefront of our minds as we traverse the Commonwealth. This manual is created to give you the proper foundation for carefully and responsibly taking on your role as a new driver. Study it well and you will be on your way to an enjoyable and safe driving experience. Remember to always wear your seatbelt, require the same of passengers and make sure that all children are secured in a federally approved child restraint seat. Obey Kentucky’s traffic laws. They are on the books to protect the safety and well being of everyone who travels throughout the Bluegrass State. Best wishes for a safe and pleasurable driving experience. Sincerely, Steven L. Beshear Governor KentuckyUnbridledSpirit.com An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D C O M M O N W EALTH O F KEN TU C KY KENTUCKY STATE POLICE Rodney Brewer Commissioner Dear Kentucky Driver, The Kentucky Drivers Manual has been prepared by the Kentucky State Police to provide you with the knowledge and basic skills to become a safe and courteous driver. By thoroughly studying this manual, you will develop good driving habits and a better understanding of the traffic...
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...I. THE COMMON SENSE OF DRIVING Keeping a point off your DMV record is not the only thing that occurs when you successfully complete this Traffic Violator Course. You will increase your knowledge of California's driving laws as well. Why is that important? When your safety is at risk, raising your driving consciousness is always beneficial. The unfortunate truth is many drivers get tickets simply because they are not paying attention or have forgotten some rule of the vehicle code. In other words, what you are about to read can save you money by helping you to avoid breaking the law, receiving a traffic citation, and having to pay the penalty. But more important, what you are about to read can easily save your life… or someone else's. A. THE SERIOUS RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE When you get behind the driver seat, you’re not just driving a car. You are driving a 2,000 pound plus piece of machinery. The lives of your passengers and all other drivers and pedestrians around you on the road are at risk. Driving is the most dangerous thing you do on a daily basis. One little mistake at any speed, whether at 65 mph or 35 mph, can be deadly. As a driver, your responsibility is not only to respect the law but also to appreciate the risks when you operate your vehicle, risks both to yourself and to the other drivers with whom you share the road. Yes, the key word here is SHARE. 1. MOTOR VEHICLE IS A WEAPON You don‘t believe that? Any object that weighs...
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...SAMPLE TEXAS ROAD RULES TEST 1. Passenger car or truck (with a manufacturers rated carrying capacity of not more tan 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts? 1.) Only the driver. 2.) Only the driver and front seat passengers. 3.) All passengers. 4.) Only the front seat passengers. Ans: 2 2. If You have an accident in which someone is injured, you should 5.) Carefully help anyone who might be hurt, and send for skilled help as quickly as possible. 6.) Assume that the victim is not injured if he says he is not. 7.) Immediately pick up the victim and take him to the hospital in your car. 8.) Get the name of witnesses before you do anything else. Ans: 1 3. Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by 9.) Too much ice or snow on the road. 10.) Air pressure in tires too low. 11.) Air pressure in tires too high. 12.) Driving too fast on slipping road. Ans: 4 4. A Flashing red traffic light means 13.) Stop until the green light comes on. 14.) Detour. 15.) Slow down. 16.) Stop, look, and yield before proceeding. Ans: 4 5. when you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should 17.) Ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive. 18.) Never drive. 19.) Drive only if you feel OK. 20.) Drive short distance only. Ans: 1 6. If you move you should report your change of address within ...
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...TEXAS ROAD RULES TEST 1. Passenger car or truck (with a manufacturers rated carrying capacity of not more tan 1500 pounds) which of the following must use safety belts? 1.) Only the driver. 2.) Only the driver and front seat passengers. 3.) All passengers. 4.) Only the front seat passengers. Ans: 2 2. You have an accident in which someone is injured, you should 1.) Carefully help anyone who might be hurt, and send for skilled help as quickly as possible. 2.) Assume that the victim is not injured if he says he is not. 3.) Immediately pick up the victim and take him to the hospital in your car. 4.) Get the name of witnesses before you do anything else. Ans: 1 3. Vehicle skids are most likely to be caused by 1.) Too much ice or snow on the road. 2.) Air pressure in tires too low. 3.) Air pressure in tires too high. 4.) Driving too fast on slipping road. Ans: 4 4. Flashing red traffic light means 1.) Stop until the green light comes on. 2.) Detour. 3.) Slow down. 4.) Stop, look, and yield before proceeding. Ans: 4 5. when you are taking medicine prescribed for you by a doctor you should 1.) ask your doctor if it is safe for you to drive. 2.) Never drive. 3.) Drive only if you feel OK. 4.) Drive short distance only. Ans: 1 ...
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