Section 4(Day 3)

Information Processing:Information Processing:

Complex Risk EnvironmentsComplex Risk Environments

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% of your grade.

Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Reminder1.1. Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebookBring paper/pen/pencil and notebook

2.2. Electronics are for instructional use with permission Electronics are for instructional use with permission

3.3. Did you do Section 4 Day 2 quiz??Did you do Section 4 Day 2 quiz??

4.4. No Excuses why you didn’t take Quizzes 1-6 No Excuses why you didn’t take Quizzes 1-6

before test day!! (Quizzes are worth 30% of grade)before test day!! (Quizzes are worth 30% of grade)5.5. Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)

6.6. All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/

7.7. If you are NOT taking notes in class, please be quiet and If you are NOT taking notes in class, please be quiet and ask to use the restroom at the end of class.ask to use the restroom at the end of class.

This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..

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Day 3 Objectives • The students will be able to understand situations that The students will be able to understand situations that

should NEVER be done on interstates. should NEVER be done on interstates. • The students will be able to understandThe students will be able to understand multiple lane ultiple lane

roadway dangers.roadway dangers.• The students will be able to understand highway The students will be able to understand highway

hypnosis.hypnosis.• The students will be able to understandThe students will be able to understand why ramp ramp

metering is effective.metering is effective.

Related SOL: DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7, and DE.12Related SOL: DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE.7, and DE.12

High Speed Considerations

On the Expressway…On the Expressway…

Drive over or across the Drive over or across the median median or yellow painted line.or yellow painted line.

Make a left turn or a U-turn on Make a left turn or a U-turn on crossovers (designed for crossovers (designed for emergency vehicles only).emergency vehicles only).

Use the left lane except for Use the left lane except for passing.passing.

Change lanes without Change lanes without signaling and checking for an signaling and checking for an adequate gap in traffic.adequate gap in traffic.

Do Not:Do Not:

This is a median

On the Expressway…On the Expressway…

Drive onto an expressway Drive onto an expressway except from an on-ramp.except from an on-ramp.

Park or Stop on an Park or Stop on an expressway shoulder unless expressway shoulder unless you have an emergency or you have an emergency or mechanical difficulties.mechanical difficulties.

Backup.Backup.

Walk or ride a bike.Walk or ride a bike.

Do Not:Do Not:

This is a shoulder

NEVER BACK UP ON AN EXPRESSWAY!!

Multiple Lane Roadway DangersMultiple Lane Roadway Dangers

At higher speeds greater braking At higher speeds greater braking distances are needed to stop and…distances are needed to stop and…

Traffic may enter Traffic may enter and/or exit on and/or exit on your leftyour left

VelocitationVelocitation may may effect your ability to effect your ability to judge speedjudge speed

Highway hypnosis Highway hypnosis may occurmay occur

Field of vision Field of vision is narrowedis narrowed

BrakeBrake

20 mph

40 mph

60 mph

20 ft.

80 ft.

180 ft.

65 mph65 mph

Highway HypnosisHighway Hypnosis

Plan breaks and rest stops to combat highway hypnosis or go to a safe area for rest or sleep when tired.

Is a dulled or drowsy condition that can occur when driving long distances

Situation becomes worse when the driver’s eyes focus on the center line.

Multiple Lane Roadway DangersMultiple Lane Roadway Dangers

Vehicles moving onto the shoulder Vehicles moving onto the shoulder or re-entering the roadwayor re-entering the roadway

Tires losing traction and hydroplaning during wet weather conditions

Slow moving vehicles ahead or “Pack Slow moving vehicles ahead or “Pack Driving”Driving”

Two vehicles changing lanes at Two vehicles changing lanes at the same time into same lanethe same time into same lane

Windy and/or wet sections of the roadwayWindy and/or wet sections of the roadway

Ramp MeteringRamp Metering

Used to control large volumes of traffic entering Used to control large volumes of traffic entering expresswaysexpressways

Uses a system of lights and sensorsUses a system of lights and sensors

Allows only a few cars at a time to enter Allows only a few cars at a time to enter congested limited access highwayscongested limited access highways

Short Trips on ExpresswaysShort Trips on Expressways

Know the name, route, and number of the entrance and exit to be used

Check vehicle for maintenance problems

Take a local map

Plan a time to travel to avoid Plan a time to travel to avoid congestion around major citiescongestion around major cities

Long Trips on ExpresswaysLong Trips on Expressways

Do vehicle maintenance checks Do vehicle maintenance checks

Balance vehicle loadBalance vehicle load

Plan stops for:Plan stops for:

– FoodFood

– RestRest

– FuelFuel

Know the route numbers you Know the route numbers you need to takeneed to take

Take a map of the planned routeTake a map of the planned route

Check with police or VDOT for Check with police or VDOT for construction delaysconstruction delays

Carry money or credit cardsCarry money or credit cards

Reducing Risk Entering the RoadwayReducing Risk Entering the Roadway

Search for proper entranceSearch for proper entrance

Search for potential conflictsSearch for potential conflicts

Prepare to adjust speedPrepare to adjust speed

Avoid stopping on the rampAvoid stopping on the ramp

Be prepared to drive onto the Be prepared to drive onto the shouldershoulder

Merge smoothlyMerge smoothly

Create space around your Create space around your vehiclevehicle

Increase Following DistanceIncrease Following Distance

When following large trucks or busesWhen following large trucks or buses

When following motorcyclesWhen following motorcycles

When driving in bad weatherWhen driving in bad weather

When being tailgatedWhen being tailgated

When driving with a heavy load or When driving with a heavy load or pulling a trailerpulling a trailer

When entering/exiting the expresswayWhen entering/exiting the expressway

INCREASEINCREASE

Special Roadway ConditionsSpecial Roadway Conditions

Expressways through citiesExpressways through cities

• Avoid driving in the right lane when vehicles are merging

• Search for signs, signals, and roadway markings

• Search for exits early and adjust position in adequate time to exit safely

• Don’t make last minute lane changes to gain access to an exit

• Monitor the zones around your vehicle and adjust position to create space cushions

Special Roadway ConditionsSpecial Roadway Conditions

Disabled vehiclesDisabled vehicles

• Don’t be a “rubber necker”

• Give the disabled vehicle plenty of room

• Pull as far off the roadway as possible if your vehicle becomes disabled

Special Roadway ConditionsSpecial Roadway Conditions

Construction AreasConstruction Areas

Use caution when approaching:

Search ahead for warning signs.

Reduce your speed.

Adjust position to maintain a space around your vehicle.

Special Roadway Conditions-Special Roadway Conditions-Toll boothsToll booths Exact change booths — The driver deposits

coins (exact change) into a machine. Attendant operated booths — For large

vehicles or drivers without exact change. Electronically operated booths — For

drivers with prepaid accounts (Smart Tag).

When exiting a toll-booth plaza, search traffic to both sides for open space, accelerate smoothly, and adjust speed to blend with the flow of traffic.

Read Pages 46-47 in the driver’s education book.

Do Lesson 3 Review Questions 1+2. Write the questions.

Save these to be turned in with your test.

Class Work

Don’t forget to take Section 4 Day 3 Quiz on Quia.com

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