OBJECTIVES  We will apply risk-reducing strategies to enter and exit traffic, steer, establish speed and lane position, pass other vehicles, and travel on multiple-lane roadways  We will understand the added risks and precautions necessary when driving on an expressway at speeds up to 65 miles per hour  I will be able to identify the 4 expressway lanes.  I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge of unit 3

Module 6 – Topic 2 7. Expressway Lanes Entrance / Exit Right Lane – Traffic entering or exiting and slower traffic. Middle Lane – Long distance driving. Left Lane – Passing and faster traffic.

8. Exiting an Expressway The exit has two components: 1.Deceleration lane 2.Exit ramp 1. Deceleration Lane 2. Exit Ramp Module 6 – Topic 2 CLIP -

9. Weave Lane  A “weave” lane serves as both an entrance and an exit lane  Traffic entering and exiting must use the same lane  Conflicts can occur  The driver entering from the entrance ramp should yield to the driver leaving the expressway Vehicle entering expressway Vehicle exiting expressway Module 6 – Topic 2

Module 6 TOPIC 3 ~ HIGH SPEED CONSIDERATIONS ~

Module 6 – Topic 3 SHOULDER PARTNER 1, 2, 3 4. Pack driving – When vehicles “bunch up” on the expressways? This is dangerous because it robs the drivers of a space cushion. 5. Many expressway crashes result in chain-reaction collisions because drivers do not establish enough space around their vehicles to allow for escape routes. 6. Highway hypnosis – A dulled, drowsy condition experienced by some drivers because expressway driving often becomes monotonous. 7. Steps that a driver can take to combat highway hypnosis? ~Breaks~Air-conditioning ~Switch drivers~Upbeat Music

Module 6 – Topic 3 8. Ramp Metering – Ramp metering is the use of sensors and lights that allow only one vehicle to enter the roadway at a time. It is used to control the number and spacing of vehicles on the expressway. 9. Urban AreasRural Areas More trafficLess traffic Avoid right lane (unless Exit)Ride in right lane unless passing Animals SHOULDER PARTNER 10 & 11

TEAM LEFT TEAM RIGHT

OBJECTIVES  We will apply risk-reducing strategies to enter and exit traffic, steer, establish speed and lane position, pass other vehicles, and travel on multiple-lane roadways  We will understand the added risks and precautions necessary when driving on an expressway at speeds up to 65 miles per hour  I will be able to identify the 4 expressway lanes.  I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge of unit 3