driving on expressways chapter 11. characteristics of expressway driving name five reasons...
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Driving on Expressways
Driving on Expressways
Chapter 11Chapter 11
Characteristics of Expressway Driving
Characteristics of Expressway DrivingName five reasons
expressways have lower collision rates than other highways.
Cross traffic is eliminated Expressways have a
median or barrier between opposing lanes of traffic
Name five reasons expressways have lower collision rates than other highways.
Cross traffic is eliminated Expressways have a
median or barrier between opposing lanes of traffic
Lower Collision RatesLower Collision Rates
Pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and slow-moving vehicles are not permitted on most expressways.
Wide shoulders and extra-wide underpasses provide good escape paths.
Expressway signs are designed to help drivers anticipate conditions well ahead.
Pedestrians, non-motorized vehicles, and slow-moving vehicles are not permitted on most expressways.
Wide shoulders and extra-wide underpasses provide good escape paths.
Expressway signs are designed to help drivers anticipate conditions well ahead.
Expressway InterchangesExpressway Interchanges
Trumpet Interchange Trumpet Interchange
Expressway InterchangesExpressway Interchanges
Cloverleaf Interchange Cloverleaf Interchange
Expressway InterchangesExpressway Interchanges
Diamond Interchanges Diamond Interchanges
Expressway InterchangesExpressway Interchanges
All-Directional Interchange
All-Directional Interchange
Strategies for Driving on Expressways
Strategies for Driving on Expressways
Travel at about the same speed as other vehicles
Conform to posted minimum and maximum speed limits
Have your headlights on at all times so that you are more visible to other drivers
Travel at about the same speed as other vehicles
Conform to posted minimum and maximum speed limits
Have your headlights on at all times so that you are more visible to other drivers
Expressway Strategies for Short Distances
Expressway Strategies for Short Distances
Have a travel plan Know the name, route or
number for both entrance and exit ramps you will use
Have a travel plan Know the name, route or
number for both entrance and exit ramps you will use
Express Strategies for Long Distances
Express Strategies for Long Distances
Plan stops for food, fuel, and rest
Make every effort to stay alert, use the IPDE Process constantly and be aware of traffic conditions in all your zones at all.
Plan stops for food, fuel, and rest
Make every effort to stay alert, use the IPDE Process constantly and be aware of traffic conditions in all your zones at all.
How to Enter An Expressway Properly
How to Enter An Expressway Properly
The entrance ramp gives you time to evaluate zone conditions and determine the best speed as you prepare to enter the expressway.
The entrance ramp gives you time to evaluate zone conditions and determine the best speed as you prepare to enter the expressway.
Expressway EntrancesExpressway Entrances
The acceleration lane is usually long enough for you to search for a gap in which to merge and accelerate to the speed of traffic on the expressway.
The acceleration lane is usually long enough for you to search for a gap in which to merge and accelerate to the speed of traffic on the expressway.
Expressway IntersectionsExpressway Intersections
The merging area is the third part of an expressway entrance where vehicles blend into the expressway traffic. Evaluate how much time and space you have in your open front zones for merging into the flow of traffic. Try to merge at the same speed as the vehicles in the nearest lane.
The merging area is the third part of an expressway entrance where vehicles blend into the expressway traffic. Evaluate how much time and space you have in your open front zones for merging into the flow of traffic. Try to merge at the same speed as the vehicles in the nearest lane.
Entrance Ramp ProblemsEntrance Ramp Problems
Entering the wrong entrance ramp
Other vehicles Restrictions on line of
sight to expressway Signs Acceleration Lane
Problems
Entering the wrong entrance ramp
Other vehicles Restrictions on line of
sight to expressway Signs Acceleration Lane
Problems
Entering From the LeftEntering From the Left
What some problems of entering the expressway form the left? Faster traffic Blocked view due to head
restraints, roof, walls Harder to see smaller
cars, motorcycles
What some problems of entering the expressway form the left? Faster traffic Blocked view due to head
restraints, roof, walls Harder to see smaller
cars, motorcycles
When Should the 3-Second Rule Be
Increased?
When Should the 3-Second Rule Be
Increased? Following a large vehicle that is blocking your vision
Following a motorcyclist
Driving in bad weather or roadway conditions
Driving in heavy traffic
Following a large vehicle that is blocking your vision
Following a motorcyclist
Driving in bad weather or roadway conditions
Driving in heavy traffic
Being Tailgated
Driving a heavy vehicle or pulling a trailer
Operating a motorcycle
Entering or Exiting an expressway
Being Tailgated
Driving a heavy vehicle or pulling a trailer
Operating a motorcycle
Entering or Exiting an expressway
Lane ChangingLane Changing
Change lanes one at a time Check traffic in outside and
rearview mirrors as well as blind spot
If your path is clear, accelerate gently and move to the next lane
Cancel your signal once you have changed lanes
Change lanes one at a time Check traffic in outside and
rearview mirrors as well as blind spot
If your path is clear, accelerate gently and move to the next lane
Cancel your signal once you have changed lanes
Exiting the ExpresswayExiting the Expressway
Look of the Green guide sign and about half a mile from the exit, signal and be in the lane closest to the exit
Look of the Green guide sign and about half a mile from the exit, signal and be in the lane closest to the exit
Exiting the ExpresswayExiting the Expressway
Try not to decelerate until you are in the deceleration lane
Move to the deceleration lane and cancel your signal
Slow gradually and keep a safe space cushion ahead and behind you
Identify the ramp speed limit and whether or not you will need to yield or stop
Try not to decelerate until you are in the deceleration lane
Move to the deceleration lane and cancel your signal
Slow gradually and keep a safe space cushion ahead and behind you
Identify the ramp speed limit and whether or not you will need to yield or stop
Highway HypnosisHighway Hypnosis
What is Highway Hypnosis? When you have been driving
for a long period of time you may be lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state
More than 100,000 collisions in the US each year are caused by sleepiness
What is Highway Hypnosis? When you have been driving
for a long period of time you may be lulled into an inattentive, drowsy state
More than 100,000 collisions in the US each year are caused by sleepiness
VelocitationVelocitation
What is Velocitation? Velocitation occurs when
hours of driving fools you into thinking your vehicle is traveling slower than it really is. You might then unconsciously drive too fast.
What is Velocitation? Velocitation occurs when
hours of driving fools you into thinking your vehicle is traveling slower than it really is. You might then unconsciously drive too fast.
Disabled VehicleDisabled Vehicle
1. Check rear zones and signal. Pull as far as possible onto the shoulder or the median.
2. Turn on your hazard lights. If the vehicle is not very far off the road, get everyone out and away from the vehicle.
1. Check rear zones and signal. Pull as far as possible onto the shoulder or the median.
2. Turn on your hazard lights. If the vehicle is not very far off the road, get everyone out and away from the vehicle.
Disabled VehicleDisabled Vehicle
3) When it is safe to do so, raise the hood and tie a white cloth to the antenna or door handle. If you have a cell phone, call for help.
4) If you have emergency flares or reflectors, set them out at least 500 feet behind your vehicle when it is safe to do so.
3) When it is safe to do so, raise the hood and tie a white cloth to the antenna or door handle. If you have a cell phone, call for help.
4) If you have emergency flares or reflectors, set them out at least 500 feet behind your vehicle when it is safe to do so.
Disabled VehicleDisabled Vehicle
5) Get back into your vehicle and lock all doors. Ask anyone who stops to assist you to go to a phone and call for help. Never get into a stranger’s vehicle.
6) Do not stand in the expressway to direct traffic
5) Get back into your vehicle and lock all doors. Ask anyone who stops to assist you to go to a phone and call for help. Never get into a stranger’s vehicle.
6) Do not stand in the expressway to direct traffic
TollboothsTollbooths
Tollbooths are apart of driving in Illinois. When driving on a “Toll Road” you should: Carry money if you do not
have an I-pass Slow down to the
designated speed limit Beware of your
surroundings
Tollbooths are apart of driving in Illinois. When driving on a “Toll Road” you should: Carry money if you do not
have an I-pass Slow down to the
designated speed limit Beware of your
surroundings
Using Expressways SafelyUsing Expressways Safely
The three key factors that contribute to safe driving on expressways are: Cooperation among
drivers Concentration on the
driving task Use of the IPDE Process
The three key factors that contribute to safe driving on expressways are: Cooperation among
drivers Concentration on the
driving task Use of the IPDE Process