Section 2 (Day 4) Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Preparing to Operate a Vehicle

Bell Ringer Write a half a page red to red on the below statement. Save these to be turn in on test day. Worth 10 points. Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details.

Reminder 1.Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebook 2.Electronics are for instructional use with permission 3.Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class) 4.All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website: This is what you are trying to get at the end of class.. …no certificate, no license!!

Day 4 Objectives The students will be able to identify 5 lane positions.The students will be able to identify 5 lane positions. The students will be able to define or explain vehicle operating space.The students will be able to define or explain vehicle operating space. The students will learn standard reference points to determine lane placement, stopping and turning maneuvers.The students will learn standard reference points to determine lane placement, stopping and turning maneuvers. The students will be able to understand why BGE (Blind Spot, Glare Elimination) are important.The students will be able to understand why BGE (Blind Spot, Glare Elimination) are important. Related SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.15, and DE.18, DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, and DE.7

Lane Positions

5 Lane Positions Don’t Write this slide Lane positions will allow the driver to make adjustments to potential problems and create more space between the car and problem situations.

Lane Position 1 CENTER OF YOUR LANE.CENTER OF YOUR LANE. CAR IS 3 FEET AWAY FROM LINE TO RIGHT OR LEFTCAR IS 3 FEET AWAY FROM LINE TO RIGHT OR LEFT 1

Lane Position 2 LEFT SIDE OF YOUR LANE.LEFT SIDE OF YOUR LANE. CAR IS 0-6 INCHES AWAY FROM LINE TO LEFTCAR IS 0-6 INCHES AWAY FROM LINE TO LEFT 2

Lane Position 3 RIGHT SIDE OF LANE.RIGHT SIDE OF LANE. CAR IS 0-6 INCHES AWAY FROM EDGE OR EDGE LINE TO THE RIGHTCAR IS 0-6 INCHES AWAY FROM EDGE OR EDGE LINE TO THE RIGHT 3

Lane Positions 4 &5 These lane positions require the vehicle to actually straddle the lane line to the left(LP4) or the right(LP5) 5 4

Vehicle Operating Space V.O.S. is the pavement area around the vehicle that cannot be seen by the driver.

Determining Vehicle Operating Space Placing markers at edge of sightlines Drawing the central space area-true blind spot Don’t write this slide

Vehicle Operating Space Standard Reference points will help because V.O.S. to front, side, and rear is so large.

Standard Vehicle Reference Points

Standard Referencing Points Referencing Points: Provide visual cues to establish vehicle position. Relate part of the vehicle to some part of the roadway. Allow the driver to determine proper placement within a lane. RIGHT Reference Points LEFT Reference Points 6 inches from line or median 3 feet from line or median 6 inches from line or curb 3 feet from line or curb

Right Side Limitation Establishing reference points for right side limitation will allow you to: know where the curb or line is on the right side of the street park parallel 3-6 inches away from a line or curb establish lane position 3establish lane position inches Line of sight Reference point

Right Side Limitation

Left Side Limitation About one foot from the left front corner of your car (it may be the seam between your left fender and the hood of your vehicle) to the curb. About one foot from the left front corner of your car (it may be the seam between your left fender and the hood of your vehicle) to the curb. 3-6 INCHES Reference Point Line of Sight Reference Point

Left Side Limitation

Rear Limitation To align the rear bumper three to six inches from a line or curb, you need to stop when the line or curb appears near the middle of the rear right window when looking over the right shoulder. Reference point

Rear Limitation

Front Limitation Reference Points To stop 3-6 inches from the line in front of your bumper, stop when your line of sight runs under the side view mirror reference point to the line in front of your vehicle.To stop 3-6 inches from the line in front of your bumper, stop when your line of sight runs under the side view mirror reference point to the line in front of your vehicle. Reference Point Line of sight Reference point

Front Limitation Reference Points

BGE Blind Spot, Glare Elimination

Blind Spots Blind spots are dangerous areas which cannot be seen in the mirrors on either or both sides of the vehicle.

Rear Mirror View Right Side Mirror View Left Side Mirror View Bad Mirror Settings

Rear View Mirror Widest field of view and tells the most important information about traffic to rear Primary mirror

Outside Mirrors Field of view is half that of rear view mirror –Reduce size of blind zone, but adds a little to field of view of rear view mirror

Setting the Mirrors for BGE Driver side –Place your head against the left side window and adjust the mirror to just see down the car. No Cones When you sit normal….cones

Setting the Mirrors for BGE Passenger side –Put your head in the middle of the car and adjust mirror to just see down the car. No Cones When you sit normal….cones

BGE Mirror Settings Rear Mirror View Right Side Mirror View Left Side Mirror View 15º

Class Work Read Pages in your driver’s education book. Do lesson #2 review questions 1-3 Write the questions!! Save these to be turned in with your test. Worth 10 points

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