Expressway Driving D155高速公路驾驶D155.pptxVIP

Expressway Driving Characteristics of Expressway Driving Roadway Speed Interchanges No cross traffic Median Tollbooths Entrance/exit ramps Limited access More lanes 55-65 MPH Minimum 45 mph IPDE faster Predict sudden stop Other Users Signs Signals Characteristics of Expressway Driving No pedestrians Trucks Motorcycles Construction Emergency vehicle Green guide signs Merge No traffic signals Interstate signs Advantages to Expressway Driving Designed for low-risk higher speed travel Safer than other highways No cross traffic Median or barrier separates oncoming traffic Pedestrians slow moving cars are not allowed Wide shoulders = good escape paths Signs help anticipate conditions early Safe Driving Strategies Collisions can be more serious Know where you are going Obey speed limit or common speed Build experience gradually Give full attention to driving task Cooperate with other drivers 3 Parts of Entrance Ramp See picture in textbook page 225 1. Entrance Ramp 2. Acceleration Lane 3. Merging Area Step # 1 Entrance you want ? Is it an entrance? Step # 2 Check zones Signal Check rearview mirror and blind spot Step # 3 increase speed check mirrors check blind spot (just before moving over) ACCELERATE!!!! Step # 4 Find TARGET (car) to follow adjust speed merge smoothly Step # 5 Cancel signal adjust to speed of traffic Randall Rd. and Interstate 90 Randall Road and Interstate 90 Double turn lane to go EAST on 90 off Randall Rd. Entrance from Randall to 90 East Woodfield shopping area Interstate 90 53 One example of Entering an Expressway What is the purpose of the first head check…early on ramp? Check the volume of traffic and their speed… (so you’ll know how fast to accelerate) Look for a space to merge in... What is the purpose of the second head check as the ramp begins to straighten? …you are now building up speed- you should also…at this point: …signal, mirror, final head check left …make any necessary speed adjustments