module 7– freeway driving and defensive driving
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Module 7– Freeway Driving and Defensive Driving . Melissa Boggs . Schedule. No review Online Module 5 9 Lecture Post quiz. Objectives. Students will state the steps to get on to the freeway, driving safely while on the freeway, and getting off the freeway - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Module 7– Freeway Driving and Defensive Driving
Melissa Boggs
Schedule
No review Online Module
5 9
Lecture Post quiz
Objectives
Students will state the steps to get on to the freeway, driving safely while on the freeway, and getting off the freeway
Students will know about the defensive driving course
Getting on to the Freeway
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Getting on to the Freeway
If you the on-ramp is on the left side, do not wait until the last second to get onto the left lane.
Getting on the Freeway
Once you enter the ramp, accelerate.
Getting on to the Freeway
When you reach the end of a freeway on-ramp, weather permitting, you should be traveling as close as possible to the speed of the traffic
Getting on the Freeway
Use your turn signal to merge Motorist on the highway have a right
away; be cautious of them when entering the highway
Question
True or False: When entering the highway, you should be traveling slower than the speed of the traffic?
False; you should be traveling the same speed as the traffic at the end of the on-ramp
Traffic Movement
Once you are in a lane, stay in it. Don’t weave through traffic
Traffic Movement
Remember, moving faster means it will take longer to stop
Traffic Movement
Maintain your speed at or below the speed limit
Speed rule of thumb
Question
True or False: You are driving in a hurry. It’s okay to weave through traffic if there are no cops nearby.
False; you should never weave through traffic.
Question
True or False: The faster you are driving the longer it will take to stop.
True; you should allow more distance between cars the faster you are driving.
Exiting the Freeway
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Exiting the Freeway
Watch for signs. When you see your exit turn on your turn signal
Move to the correct exit lane
Exiting the Freeway
Stay at the speed of traffic until you reach the exit ramp
Slow down and stop if required
Exiting the Freeway
If you miss your exit, take the next one. It’s illegal to drive in the median to turn around.
Question
True or False: You should begin slowing down for your exit once you see the sign.
False; you should not begin slowing down until you reach the off-ramp
Question
True or False: If you miss your exit you must wait until the next exit to turn around.
True; it is illegal to turn around in the median if you miss your exit. Keep driving until the next exit and turn around.
Defensive Driving
Watch out for other drivers mistakes There is a course offered—Defensive
driving course through National Safety Council
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