Section 3 (Day 5) Basic Maneuvering Tasks: Low , Moderate & Complex Risk Driving Environments

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Day 5 Objectives The students will understand different methods of communicating while driving The students will be able to define and understand importance of staggered stop lines The students will be able to define and understand importance of shared left turn lanes The students will recognize and understand the characteristics for hills and curves Related SOL: DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7, and DE.12

Communication

Some ways to communicate: Signals— Headlights— Brake Lights— Horn— Hand Signals— Position of Vehicle— Speed— Driver Actions—

Communication To be effective: Must be clear Must take place early enough for others to receive and act upon the information that was sent.

Staggered stops

Staggered Stops Improves visibility and creates space for a truck making a left turn. Stop your vehicle (RED car) behind the white(black) stop bar Select Lane Position 3 to give the truck as much space as possible

Shared Left Turn Lane

Shared Left Turn Lane- Turn from Moving Traffic Check for vehicles already stopped or if anyone will be entering lane Check traffic to rear and signal intention to turn left

Shared Left Turn Lane- Turn from Moving Traffic Brake to a stop if a gap is not available Should not drive more than 200 feet in a shared left lane.

Shared Left Turn Lane- Enter Street From a Driveway Signal left turn and stop at edge of roadway Check for driver on opposite side of roadway waiting to turn left. Check for safe gap in traffic to the left.

Shared Left Turn Lane- Enter Street From a Driveway If clear in both directions, enter nearest through lane.

Shared Left Turn Lane- Enter Street From a Driveway If there is a gap to the left, but not the right, turn into the shared left turn lane and stop.

Shared Left Turn Lane- Enter Street From a Driveway Signal for a right turn. When traffic is clear to the right, accelerate and steer into nearest traffic lane.

Curves & Hills

Techniques for Hills and Curves Searching Into a Curve Look ahead and through the curve Look for problems that may affect your path of travel and line of sight Apex: the point at which your car is closest to the inside edge of the usable roadway Trail Braking: Releasing brake pressure while you steer.

Things to ask yourself when driving through curves Does the roadway curve left or right? Can the exit of the curve be seen ahead? What is the sharpness of the curve? What is the lane width, shoulder conditions, posted speed, or traffic volume? Is the curve on grade, up or down hill? Is the field of view restricted? Can an apex point for exiting the curve be determined? Do not write this slide

Entering a Curve to the Right Determine Line of Sight / Path of Travel LP2- provides the best visibility Check traffic to the rear Moving Through the Curve Determine target area LP3- provides best space cushion Exit in Lane Position 1 Exiting the Curve LP1- Adjust speed and position for best visibility and space cushion Lane Position 3 Apex Point Path of Travel Line of Sight Begin in Lane Position 2

LP 2- provides best space cushion (Apex) Entering a Curve to the Left Determine Line of Sight/Path of Travel LP 3 provides the best visibility Check traffic to the rear Begin in Lane Position 3 Moving Through the Curve Determine target area LP 2- provides best space cushion (Apex) Lane Position 2 Apex Point Exiting the Curve Adjust LP 1- speed and position for best visibility and space cushion Exit in Lane Position 1 Path of Travel Line of Sight

Reduce Speed When Approaching and crossing intersections where cross traffic is not required to stop by traffic control devices Approaching and crossing railroad grade crossings Approaching and going around curves or hills Traveling on narrow or winding roads Approaching pedestrians or other traffic Encountering bad weather or dangerous highway conditions

Speed in a Curve You should reduce speed going into a curve Squeeze the brake on entry and trail off the brake until the apex or exit point is determined Once apex is reached, use light acceleration to pull the car out of the curve through the exit

Speed in a Curve Speed going through a curve will determine how much traction your car will have.

Road Position in a Curve Under-steer: Traction loss into a curve. Over-steer: Traction loss on the exit of a curve.

Line of Sight Over a Hill Determine the Best Line of Sight and Path of Travel Lane position 3 provides the best space cushion Line of Sight is Restricted Up and Down Hill

Traveling Downhill When traveling downhill check your vehicle’s speed and rearview mirror every five seconds Do not ride the brake. If necessary, shift to a lower gear.

Don’t forget to take Section 3 Day 5 Quiz on Quia.com Class Work Read page 162 in your driver’s education book “Communicating with Other Drivers.” Write the second 2 kinds of communication, explain what they are. Also, explain the two ways to communicate? Don’t forget to take Section 3 Day 5 Quiz on Quia.com

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