Checklist for Sessions 25-28

Place “S” for satisfactory as the following tasks are completed:

  • Approaches the vehicle with awareness
  • Enters the vehicle and makes appropriate checks and adjustments
  • Checks mirrors before slowing or stopping
  • Uses commentary driving
  • Secures vehicle properly

Entering the Expressway

  • Checks for ramp speed signs
  • Maintains safe approach speed on entrance ramp to maximize search time and options
  • Avoids the gore
  • Evaluates gap prior to entering
  • Uses turn signal in the acceleration lane to indicate entrance to expressway
  • Reaches the speed of the expressway traffic while in the acceleration lane

In the Merge Lane

  • Maintains speed/acceleration
  • Checks front, rear and left rear areas around the vehicle
  • Identifies gap/space

Entering the Flow of Traffic

  • Merges into lane position
  • Releases turn signal
  • Establishes space around vehicle and new target in path of travel

On the Expressway

  • Selects proper lane and lane position
  • Maintains at least a 4-second space cushion at all times
  • Searches 20-30 seconds ahead of the vehicle
  • Adjusts speed for weather and traffic conditions

Exiting

  • Identify exit well in advance
  • Checks following traffic and signals well in advance
  • Does not decelerate on the expressway
  • Avoids the gore
  • Moves into the lane closest to the exit
  • Adjusts speed on the exit ramp
  • Prepares to stop or yield at the end of the ramp