1. Driver’s Education
Section IV
Day 2

2. Take Section IV Quiz
Answer the 15 questions, turn into the teacher, then get out notebook and get ready for Bell Ringer #2

3. OBJECTIVES DMVM pages 22-29 (Copy these)
Changing Lanes
Lane Positions
Lane Placement in Intersections
Backing
Visibility
BGE

4. Day 2 Bell Ringer #2 Scenario
Write 3 paragraphs (5 sentences in each) in response to this situation.
You have just passed a car on the highway. You had to break the speed limit to do so, and as you pass, you notice that the driver was asleep. Also, a cop is pulling up behind you, so you think it may be because of your speed. What are your actions now? Give your story.

5. Changing Lanes DMVM page 26 Check side mirrors Check rearview mirror
Turn signal
Watch out for drivers that may want to go where you want to go!

6. Changing Lanes DMVM - page 26
To change lanes, always check blind-spots!
Always use your signal to communicate your intention to other drivers!!!
Lane Positions might also indicate where you are going, and may indicate where another driver is planning to go.

7. Blind Spots DMVM - page 23
Blind spots are dangerous areas which cannot be seen in the mirrors on either or both sides of the vehicle.
Quick turns of the head (over the shoulders)
Avoid other driver’s blind spots!

8. Lane Positions (Copy this)
1 - center of the lane - 3 ft. on both sides of car between lines
2 - to the left of your lane - 6 ft. from right side line
3 - to the right of your lane - 6 ft. from left side line
4 - to the left, straddle the line
5 - to the right, straddle the line

9. Straddle Lane Positions
(Do Not Copy)
Topic 1 Lesson 4
Create Space and Improve Visibility by Adjusting the Position of the Vehicle in the Lane
Lane Positions – 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Within Lane Positions
Straddle Lane Positions
LP 4
LP 2
LP 1
LP 3
LP 5
T – 5.15

10. Intersections

11. Entering an Intersection DMVM - page 22
Check from left to right
Always look to both sides to make sure it’s clear (animals, pedestrians, cars, etc.)
Check surroundings - intersection, crosswalks, shopping centers, construction areas, and playgrounds.
What are the dangers?
Look to left first since those vehicles are closest to you.
Look to the right, then back to left before you drive through.

12. Intersection Search Patterns
(Copy This Slide)
Topic 2 Lesson 1
Intersection Approach:
Step 1 (Search)
Identify intersection
Identify controls
Check rear areas
Search for intersection problems
Step 2 (Evaluate)
Scan path of travel 1st
Scan all other areas
Look for closed or changing frontal areas
Step 3 (Execute)
Adjust speed
Maintain lane position
Stop behind crosswalk, or
Proceed through open space area
in Time
T – 5.17

13. Intersections (Copy this)
Risk is increased at intersections controlled by stop signs when joining and/or crossing multi-lane traffic traveling at speeds up to 60 mph.

14. Crossing and Joining Traffic at Intersections (Copy This)
Crossing or joining traffic traveling at high speeds require larger gaps when traveling at higher speeds.

15. Intersections Controlled by Traffic Signals (Copy This)
Check for the following
Oncoming vehicles making a left turn
Pedestrians and cyclists in crosswalk
Cross Traffic
Count to three before moving
Why?
Make sure there is space available before moving into the intersection for a left turn.

16. Intersections Controlled by a Yield Sign (copy this)
Important to judge the distance/speed of approaching traffic.
Make sure there is ample space so that you may join or cross traffic safely

17. Classwork #2 DMVM - pages 26-27
Copy into your notebook the 5 guidelines for passing other vehicles (marked by the arrows)
Page 27, copy the guideline for being passed. (1 arrow)
Page 27, copy down the 4 items for when passing is prohibited (marked by the arrows)

18. Backing
Reverse

19. Backing DMVM - page 27
Common mistake is failing to look both ways behind you.
Mirrors don’t give full view
Turn body and head
Back-up slowly and check for pedestrians and approaching traffic

20. Backing and Turning Copy this slide (She is turning to the left)
The rear of the vehicle moves in the direction that you turn the steering wheel, while the front swings in the opposite direction.
If you are backing left or right, keep both hands on the steering wheel.
Maximize your ability to see by turning your head and shoulders in the directions you want to move.
Look both ways before driving.
Always back slowly, with repeated
glances to the front.
(She is turning to the left)

21. Backing Straight Copy this slide
Place your left hand on top of the steering wheel and your right arm across the top of the passenger seat.
Left Hand

22. Visibility DMVM - page 27
Dry road, good tires and brakes ft. for a passenger vehicle to stop at 55 MPH.
Adjust speed to visibility issues - hills, curves, intersections, weather, night/day, etc.

23. Visibility DMVM - page 27
Headlights only let you see about 350 feet ahead (normal conditions)
Fog, rain, snow, etc.
If you cannot see more than 100 ft. ahead, you can’t drive safely at any speed.
Get off roadway until weather breaks.

24. BGE Blind Spot/Glare Elimination Do Not Copy (Demonstrate)
To adjust the driver’s side mirror, place head against the window, adjust mirror to see along side of car.
To adjust passenger side, move body to the middle of the front (in front of rear view), adjust mirror to see down side of car.

25. Traditional Mirror Views and Blind Spots
(Do not copy)
Topic 5 Lesson 1
Right mirror blind zone
Right side view mirror
Rear view mirror ( )
Left side view mirror
Left mirror blind zone
Notice the large blind zone areas and the overlap between the side and rear mirrors when using traditional mirror settings.
T – 2.34

26. Mirror Blind Spot and Glare Elimination (BGE)
Topic 5 Lesson 1
Mirror Blind Spot and Glare Elimination (BGE)
(Do Not Copy)
Adjusting the side mirror setting 15 degree outward (BGE) allows you to see the lanes to the sides and does not overlap as much with the area you can already see in your rear view mirror
BGE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR VIEW
Peripheral Vision Area
REAR MIRROR
VIEW
Peripheral Vision Area
BGE LEFT SIDE MIRROR VIEW
T – 2.35
Reference: Blindzone & Glare Elimination (BGE) Mirror Settings (G. Platzer, 1996)

27. End of Day 2 Day 3 – bell ringer, notes, and classwork.
Don’t forget the test will be on Day 4!