Fleet Safe Newsletter

How to pass bicycles safely, summer driving tips, and more!

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Driver Safety & Awareness training

Anyone who needs to use a UW-owned vehicle is required to complete Driver Safety & Awareness training before driving. If you aren't sure about your current status, enter your UW NetID here to find out if you've completed this training. Driver Safety & Awareness is also offered in a classroom setting for groups.

For information or assistance, call the Fleet Safety office at 206-221-6838 or email at tssafety@uw.edu.

Six tips for safely passing bicyclists

The right way to pass bicycles, according to the Washington State Driver’s Manual:

• Allow at least three feet of space when overtaking or passing a bicycle.

• Passing a pedestrian or bicyclist on the right-hand shoulder or bicycle lane? Pass to the left at a distance that will clearly avoid coming into contact with them.

• Do not return to the right side of the road until safely clear.

• Do not drive on the left side of the roadway when you see an approaching pedestrian or bicyclist if the width or condition of the roadway, shoulder, or bicycle lane makes it unsafe.

Additionally, on campus:

• Don’t pass bikes in the No Passing Zone on Stevens Way (double yellow line area).

• Always look far ahead for pedestrians crossing if you intend to pass a vehicle or bike on campus.

May transportation safety initiatives

As America waits with baited breath for summer, we tend to get a lot more mobile. Accordingly, many transportation safety initiatives and awareness campaigns fall during the month of May.

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Summer driving safety

The sun is out and the days are longer, but not all driving hazards disappear like the soggy weather does.

We think of snow, rain and the other things we encounter on the road as more hazardous than anything we encounter in summer, right? You might be surprised! We really should make a double effort to be safe in summer.

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Love Your Stuff safety tip

Take your garage door opener with you when you park your vehicle. With your vehicle registration and your garage door opener, a criminal has everything needed to easily burglarize your home.

UW Police continues to post excellent tips on property protection and personal safety, among other topics.

Find more tips on the UWPD website

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