As this car lane changes in front of you, what should you do? Drop back to re-establish a proper following distance. As this car lane changes in front of you, what should you do?

blindspot On expressways check your mirrors frequently, about every 7-10 seconds. This passing car will soon enter your _____________ blindspot

Can you read this? OBJECTS IN MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR.

Would it be safe to lane change to the right now? No, the car is very close.

How should you pass slower vehicles on the interstate? Rather quickly so as to not linger in their blind spot. (Half the drivers on the road do not regularly make head checks.) As long as you can see their face, they can still see you How should you pass slower vehicles on the interstate?

After passing this vehicle, when will you know it is safe to change lanes in front of it?

It is safe when you see it’s headlights in your rear view mirror. After passing this vehicle, when will you know it is safe to change lanes in front of it?

Not while you see brake lights ahead! Is it safe to begin passing this large truck? Not while you see brake lights ahead!

You do not want to exit at Kirchoff Road, what must you do here? Change lanes.

Which number is the US route? Which is the Interstate? This is a state route.

EISENHOWER INTERSTATE SYSTEM President Dwight D. Eisenhower initiated the building of the Interstate system. An efficient high speed road system was necessary to quickly move military equipment across the country.

Speed limits on Interstates vary from from state to state. There are also minimums

Speed limits on Interstates vary from from state to state. And for trucks . . .

What are some ways of preventing this? - frequent rest breaks (at least every 2-3 hours) - music, talk with passengers, traffic games, etc. Continuous long distance driving on Interstates can lead to highway hypnosis, an unawareness of the driving task, a dangerous inattentiveness.

Beware of unexpected surprises on Interstates, such this one in southern California.

Beware of unexpected surprises on Interstates, ...and this one in Cleveland, Ohio. 35 mph

...and this one in an Amish community. Beware of unexpected surprises on Interstates, ...and this one in an Amish community.

Also notice special messages boards.

Most states now have seat belt laws!

This light is flashing yellow. What does it mean? It will soon turn into a red X. (reversible lanes)

There’s a ramp on the right. Is this a merge situation? NO, it’s an adjoining lane situation. (but do these drivers know this?) You may want to lane change.

Yes, this speed limit is applicable only when weather and road conditions are good. (Basic Speed Law) If you were traveling on this road, could you get a ticket for traveling 65 mph?

Use your cell phone. What emergency number should you call? Why are breakdowns more dangerous on expressways? heavy traffic…higher speeds…shoulder riders What are some precautions to take if it happens? Use your cell phone. What emergency number should you call?

This is in northern Illinois. The emergency cell phone number varies from state to state and often within the state.

In many other states…

If you do have a roadside emergency, be sure to get as far to the right as possible.

Be sure you know where you are going! Tollway Driving Be sure you know where you are going!

Tollway Driving What other vehicles must use the manual lanes? Typically, tolls vary from state to state. What if you do not have ANY MONEY? Go to a manual lane and they’ll explain the procedure. What other vehicles must use the manual lanes? Recreational campers and larger trucks.

Any idea what this is? Video camera…records license number…WHY?

What is illegal here?

Right shoulder head check You’re getting off at the exit ahead, in addition to signaling, what should you be doing now?

Same exit, you made your right head check Reduce speed to control the sharp curve of this ramp. Some ramps have very sharp curves and this is especially dangerous when pavement is wet or icy. Same exit, you made your right head check and it is clear, what is your next concern?

What is the potential for trouble on this ramp? Vehicles with a raised center of gravity could tip over if traveling too fast.

You must lane change _______ to go Downtown Milwaukee? 2 times

When lane changing When you make your head check on As you are making your right shoulder blind spot check, you are looking out of the backseat right side window. It’s not necessary to look out the rear windshield. When you make your head check on a multilane road be careful of other drivers who may also intend to move into the same lane at the same time! When lane changing

Slow down and let them in. You’re slowing down anyway to exit, while the pickup truck is speeding up to enter. You are exiting up ahead but predict a conflict with the merging pickup truck. What is your decision to avoid this conflict?

This can be sometimes be stressful. However, if there are many cars on the ramp when you are intending to exit, pick two of them and try to maneuver your vehicle between them.

Also, notice some exits may have a left exit instead of the usual right side exit.

Also, be aware of suggested ramp speeds…you may be traveling faster than you realize.

When exiting, pay close attention to multiple turn lanes.

Next to yellow median strip. Same intersection, where will you end up after finishing your turn?

Be sure you do not ________ into the next lane. ...same turn... Be sure you do not ________ into the next lane. drift

What are some strategies for dealing with large trucks? Stay away from them Pass rather quickly if safe Stay out of “no-zones” What are some strategies for dealing with large trucks?

The trucker may not be able to stop if this car suddenly slowed down The trucker may not be able to stop if this car suddenly slowed down. You could be crushed! What is a danger of you passing this truck and then intending to cut over in front of it?

Why are you not satisfied with your position here? Because you cannot “Get the Big Picture” you are close to “no-zones” and following too close... (change lanes if possible)

What if you are being tailgated by a large truck on the Interstate? Don’t Speed up, change lanes and let him pass. In Motion magazine, a General Motors publication

1)1) What is the purpose of the first head check early on the expressway ramp? ______________________________ check the volume and the speed of vehicles on highway 1)2) True or False: If at the merging point you have conflicts with drivers you should make speed adjustments and/or use part of the shoulder until a space develops________ true 1)3) True or False: On the entrance ramp there is a slow- moving truck in front of you. Stay close, and after it merges, quickly accelerate, merge and pass it. __________________ false...stay back 1)4) If you are not exiting soon, why is it best to stay out of the right lane. _________________________________ conflicts with mergers & it's usually slower 1)5) Continuous long distance driving on Interstates is the safest environment to use your vehicles’ ______________ cruise control 6) As cars can quickly appear and pass you, how often is it good to check your mirrors? ________________________ at least every 7-10 seconds

1)7) After passing a slower vehicle on the expressway, when will you know it is safe to change lanes in front of it? __________________________________________ when you see its headlights in your rear view mirror 1)8) True or False: In car pool lanes you must have at least two people in the vehicle ______ true 1)9) What is a safe strategy for dealing with large trucks? _______________________________________________ stay away from them; stay out of "no-zones" 1)10) What if you are being tailgated by a large truck on the Interstate? _______________________________ speed up, change lanes and let it pass 1)11) Maximum speed limit on most Interstate ______________ 65 - 70 mph in most states 12) When getting ready to exit…if you have a conflict with another merging car you should ______________________ slow down and let the merger in