Section 4(Day 1)

Information Processing:Information Processing:

Complex Risk EnvironmentsComplex Risk Environments

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.

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. Don’t forget to do daily quizzes on QUIA.COMDon’t forget to do daily quizzes on QUIA.COM

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

Harrisonburg High School

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Day 1 Objectives • The students will be able to identify the 3 parts of an The students will be able to identify the 3 parts of an

expressway entranceexpressway entrance• The students will be able to explain the steps of entering The students will be able to explain the steps of entering

the entrance rampthe entrance ramp• The students will be able to explain the steps of entering The students will be able to explain the steps of entering

the acceleration lanethe acceleration lane • The students will be able to explain the steps of entering The students will be able to explain the steps of entering

the merge areathe merge area

Related SOL: DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE. 7, and DE.20Related SOL: DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, DE. 7, and DE.20

Entering an Expressway: Before entering

an expressway, make sure you have searched guide signs for correct route number and direction or destination.

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The ramp is divided into three The ramp is divided into three sections:sections:

1. 1. The Entrance or Access RampThe Entrance or Access Ramp — — gives the driver time to begin evaluating traffic conditions.

2. 2. The Acceleration LaneThe Acceleration Lane — — allows a driver to adjust vehicle speed to the speed of traffic on the expressway.

3. 3. The Merging AreaThe Merging Area — — allows the driver to merge onto the expressway.

An Expressway EntranceAn Expressway Entrance

EntranceRamp

Enter the Entrance RampEnter the Entrance Ramp

Begin Searching for a Begin Searching for a Gap / Open SpaceGap / Open Space

Identify Gap / SpaceIdentify Gap / Space

Entering the Entrance RampEntering the Entrance Ramp

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

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

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

Use the left-lane signal indicator

Adjust speed to match the speed of the traffic on the expressway

Monitor gap on expressway

Acceleration LaneAcceleration Lane

Entering The Acceleration LaneEntering The Acceleration Lane

Acceleration Lane Problems

Amount of traffic in lane and on expressway Short acceleration lane Limited space ahead Actions of drivers ahead and behind

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

Accelerate to blend with the Accelerate to blend with the speed of traffic on the speed of traffic on the expresswayexpressway

Check Rear and Left Rear Check Rear and Left Rear ZonesZones

Merge AreaMerge Area

Entering Merge AreaEntering Merge Area

Check Front ZoneCheck Front Zone

Check Rear and Left Rear Check Rear and Left Rear ZonesZones

Select GapSelect Gap

Identify a Target Area in Identify a Target Area in the Open Spacethe Open Space

Merge AreaMerge AreaTarget Area

Selecting a Gap in TrafficSelecting a Gap in Traffic

When merging onto an expressway, stay in the right lane until you become accustomed to the faster traffic flow.

Center Vehicle in Proper LaneCenter Vehicle in Proper Lane

Adjust Speed to Traffic Flow and Legal LimitAdjust Speed to Traffic Flow and Legal Limit

Selecting A Gap

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

Merging Area Problems

Heavy traffic Lack of a gap to

merge Traffic slowing or

stopping ahead Visibility problems

ahead and to the side

Reducing Risk in Merging Areas

Searching ahead and to the side

Preparing to blend speed with traffic

Watching for traffic changing lanes at merge

Critical Points

Keep a space cushion at least on one side of your car

The need to change lanes occurs often. – Can be

dangerous

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)

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

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