1. Section 4 (Day 1) Information Processing: Complex Risk Environments

2. Bell Ringer  What is going on or what happened in these pictures? Support your opinion by using specific reasons and details. Write a half page red to red. Save these to be turned in with your test! Worth 10% of your grade.

3. Reminder 1.Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebook 2.Electronics are for instructional use with permission 3.Don’t forget to do daily quizzes on QUIA.COM 4.No Excuses why you don’t take Quizzes 1-6 before test day!! (Quizzes are worth 30% of grade) 5.Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class) 6.All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website: http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/ 7.If you are NOT taking notes in class, please be quiet and ask to use the restroom at the end of class.

4. This is what you are trying to get at the end of class.. Harrisonburg High School H.C.P.S 36 x 03/06/2012 Your Name Here “Green Card”

5. Day 1 Objectives The students will be able to identify the 3 parts of an expressway entranceThe students will be able to identify the 3 parts of an expressway entrance The students will be able to explain the steps of entering the entrance rampThe students will be able to explain the steps of entering the entrance ramp The students will be able to explain the steps of entering the acceleration laneThe students will be able to explain the steps of entering the acceleration lane The students will be able to explain the steps of entering the merge areaThe students will be able to explain the steps of entering the merge area Related SOL: DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE. 7, and DE.20

6. Entering an Expressway: Before entering an expressway, make sure you have searched guide signs for correct route number and direction or destination.

7. Entrance Ramp Acceleration Lane Merge Area The ramp is divided into three sections: 1. The Entrance or Access Ramp — 1. The Entrance or Access Ramp — gives the driver time to begin evaluating traffic conditions. 2. The Acceleration Lane — 2. The Acceleration Lane — allows a driver to adjust vehicle speed to the speed of traffic on the expressway. 3. The Merging Area — 3. The Merging Area — allows the driver to merge onto the expressway. An Expressway Entrance

8. Entrance Ramp Enter the Entrance Ramp Begin Searching for a Gap / Open Space Identify Gap / Space Entering the Entrance Ramp

9. Problems With Expressway Entrances General Problems –Heavy traffic –Short ramps and acceleration lanes –High walls that may block visibility –Traffic on ramp may slow or stop abruptly Be glad you live in Harrisonburg

10. Problems With Expressway Entrances Picking the wrong lane Traffic ahead and behind on the ramp Sharp curves on the ramp Visibility problems ahead and on the expressway

11. Reducing Risk on the Entrance Ramp Searching for the proper entrance Searching ahead, behind, and to the expressway Preparing to adjust speed for blocked ramp Avoiding stopping or backing on ramp

12. Use the left-lane signal indicator Adjust speed to match the speed of the traffic on the expressway Monitor gap on expressway Acceleration Lane Entering The Acceleration Lane

13. Acceleration Lane Problems Amount of traffic in lane and on expressway Short acceleration lane Limited space ahead Actions of drivers ahead and behind

14. Reducing Risk in the Acceleration Lane Searching ahead and for gap on expressway Preparing to adjust speed Pulling onto the shoulder if no merge is available

15.  Accelerate to blend with the speed of traffic on the expressway  Check Rear and Left Rear Zones Merge Area Entering Merge Area

16. Check Front Zone Check Front Zone Check Rear and Left Rear Zones Check Rear and Left Rear Zones Select Gap Select Gap Identify a Target Area in the Open Space Identify a Target Area in the Open Space Merge Area Target Area Selecting a Gap in Traffic

17. When merging onto an expressway, stay in the right lane until you become accustomed to the faster traffic flow. Center Vehicle in Proper Lane Center Vehicle in Proper Lane Adjust Speed to Traffic Flow and Legal Limit Adjust Speed to Traffic Flow and Legal Limit Selecting A Gap

18. Continue searching for adequate gap Search for potential conflicts Prepare to adjust speed Avoid stopping on the ramp Be prepared to drive onto the shoulder if necessary Merge smoothly Create space around your vehicle once you have entered the lane Merging into the Traffic Flow

19. Merging Area Problems Heavy traffic Lack of a gap to merge Traffic slowing or stopping ahead Visibility problems ahead and to the side

20. Reducing Risk in Merging Areas Searching ahead and to the side Preparing to blend speed with traffic Watching for traffic changing lanes at merge

21. Critical Points Keep a space cushion at least on one side of your car The need to change lanes occurs often. –Can be dangerous

22. Critical Points Driving at the common speed of traffic is the best way to establish and maintain a safe space cushion around your vehicle Following distance is critical (4 seconds or more)

23. Read pages 208-212 in the driver’s education book Answer Lesson 4 Review Questions 1+2. (Write the questions) For questions 1+2, give two examples for each factor Save these to be turned in with your test Class Work Don’t forget to take Section 4 Day 1 Quiz on Quia.com

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