Applying the IPDE Process Identify Open and closed

Applying the IPDE Process Identify • Open and closed zone • Line of sight restrictions • Other users • Traffic signs and signals • Roadway Features and Conditions Predict • Actions of Others • Speed • Direction • Control Decide • Change/Maintain Speed • Change/Maintain Steering • Communicate with Others • Combine Actions Execute • Use smooth, deliberate actions to carry out your plan.

Lane Choice • • • Safer to drive on right and pass on left. Safest lane? • Depends on situation but usually still the right lane • Approaching entrances – move to center to avoid conflicts • Avoid passing on the right whenever possible Reversible lanes HOT/HOV Lanes Speed limit and Common Speed

Changing Lanes • • • Avoid making lane changes too often. Avoid changing multiple lanes at one time. Avoid changing lanes when others are changing too.

Passing and Being Passed • Pass on the left…it’s safer!! • If being passed: • Change lane position if necessary to increase space • To let them pass quickly reduce your speed slightly

Exiting Controlled. Access Highways • Locate the proper exit: • Deceleration Lane • Exit Ramp • Advisory Speed Limit • Identify type of ramp • Do Not Slow Down on the Expressway Itself!!!!

3 Common Exiting Problems 1. 2. 3. Ramp Overflow Crossing Paths Short Deceleration Lane

Highway Problems and Features • Drivers • • • Highway Hypnosis Velocitation Disabled Vehicles • • Use hazard lights Raise hood Tie white cloth to antenna Stand near the back of the car away from the road

Expressway Wolf -packs Vehicles bunching together on an expressway. • Avoid to keep space cushion and reduce risk • Change speed to avoid packs • Become a “loner” and drive in between packs is possible •

Roadways and Toll Plazas • • • Beltway Spur Manual Lane Automatic Lane IPASS Lane

For Your Quiz �Be able to explain the safe driving strategies for expressway driving. �Know the situations that require you to increase your following distance. �Be able to explain why there are fewer collisions on expressways. �Explain what you should do if you encounter a “wolf pack. ” �List and explain the common exiting problems. �Define highway hypnosis. �Define velocitation.