1. Section III Day 4 Passing SOL’s
DE6.c The student will identify the characteristics of an expressway and apply risk-reducing expressway driving strategies
Selecting Vehicle Position and Changing Lanes
DE7.a, b, c The student will demonstrate the ability to communicate presence and intentions to other highway transportation users
Vehicle Position and Driver Action
Vehicle Communication Devices

2. Section III Day 4
Passing
It is not always safe to Pass

3. Bellringer Section III Day 4
You are driving around an find yourself in a traffic jam. You are running
late and may not make your curfew. What should you do to keep yourself
and others safe in this situation?

4. Passing Check the traffic ahead, behind, and in your blind spot Signal
DMV p. 26
Passing
Check the traffic ahead, behind, and in your blind spot
Signal
Accelerate to pass
Return to right lane when front of passed vehicle is in your rear view mirror

5. Passing It is against the law to go over the speed limit as you pass
DMV p. 26
Passing
It is against the law to go over the speed limit as you pass
Complete the pass before you reach the No Passing Zone

6. DMV p. 26
Passing on the Right
If the vehicle you are passing has signaled and is making a left turn, but
You may not pass on the right if you must drive on the shoulder.

7. Passing When being passed; Do Not speed up.
DMV p. 27
When being passed;
Do Not speed up.
Maintain a steady speed or slow down and move slightly to the right
Is the pass in the picture on the right legal or illegal?

8. Passing is Prohibited:
On hills, curves, at intersection (100 feet prior to and after)
DMV p. 27

9. Passing Procedures Write this slide Prepare to Pass:
2 – 3 Seconds
Prepare to Pass:
Overtake the Ongoing Vehicle:
Return to Lane:
Position vehicle two to three seconds behind the vehicle to be passed.
Check mirrors, blind spot and oncoming traffic.
Check ahead for safe passing distance.
Signal intention.
Check rear-view mirror for the front of the vehicle being passed.
Signal intention.
Change lanes and maintain speed.
Cancel turn signal.
Accelerate into passing lane.
Accelerate quickly to a legal appropriate speed.
Monitor the path ahead.
Check the mirror for following vehicles.

10. Classwork Day 4 Read pages 164-166
Answer Lesson Review questions 1-3 on page 166.
Also answer the What Would You Do question under the picture on p Tell why.

11. Test Review
Test Tomorrow