The following 15 PowerPoint slides are from the 2 lane driving

lesson…in total there are 65 slides in this lesson

2 lane drivingStrategies and

Rules of Road

What must you do in this situation?

One of the most important signs along the road.One of the few signs that you must actually do something

rather than just being warned.

Lane change, it’s becoming a 2 lane road

After changing lanes, what should you check?

Is anyone passing on the right?

Head check over right shoulder

Some drivers seem to be unaware that their lane is ending…

Don’t be one of them… get over ASAP

DROP BACK AND LET THEM INDROP BACK AND LET THEM IN

This vehicle is passing us on the right, (their lane is ending) what should you do?

STOPand

THINK

There are a lot of aggressive drivers like this.There are also

drivers who haveno idea their

lane is ending

Instead of getting

upset withthese drivers,

just let them be. There’s no way There’s no way you can changeyou can change them anyway.them anyway.

After the 4 lane road ends you will often see this sign that indicates:___________2 Way Traffic

How often should you check tailgaters in your mirrors on 2 lane roads?

Every few seconds, if they start to pass, you need to know it.

When we see this sign, there is usually a bridge ahead.

What is the meaning of this sign?

Slippery when wet

¼ mile later…the bridge. It’s about 0 Celsius and the road surface is more than just wet, it is also icy.

Proper passing procedureProper passing procedure

After on-coming cars clear us… - be sure there are no vehicles emerging from

a side road or driveway…then signal, check mirrors and head check left...

- accelerate quickly and begin passing…

Proper passing procedureProper passing procedure

Continue accelerating…after passing the vehicle, signal and head check right before returning to the right lane

- ease off accelerator

CAUTION: As passing on 2 lane roads is potentially dangerous, do not attempt until you know your vehicle’s acceleration capability, and have good judgment assessing the speed of on-coming vehicles.

Even though it’s against the law, many aggressive drivers will still try to pass.

You should

never pass on the left or drive off the road to the left when a car ahead is signaling a left turn.

The time saved by passing on a two lane

road is frequently not worth the risk!

Other Passing Rules

Night driving requires good vision and excellent driving skills. Slow down and maintain

safe following distances.

NIGHT DRIVING

If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights, where should you look to avoid the direct, bright glare?

The right white edge line.

Bright lights must be dimmed before meeting on-coming vehicles and before passing a vehicle.

End of Rural Driving

Review time…how much do you remember?

1)1) After changing lanes (when your right lane is ending) you should still: _________________________________

1)2) True or False: It is legal for you to use the right shoulder to go around waiting left turners in front of you. ________

1)3) True or False: Bridges are likely to freeze before surface streets because of cold air (near 0 Celsius) circulating above and below the bridge. _________

1)4) On higher speed two lane roads, what should you be searching for as you approach hills: ___________________

1)5) What might you encounter as you approach a speed reduction zone? ___________________________________

6) If on-coming cars are blinding you with their high beam lights, where should you look to avoid the direct bright glare? _______________________________________

1)7) On two lane roads, if there is a tailgater behind you, you should check your mirrors at least every ______________

1)8) True or False: If you get a ticket for speeding in a construction zone with workers present your fine will double. ______

1)9) True or False: Time saved when passing on a 2 lane road is often not worth the risk. __________

1)10) True or False: The time of the year in which deer are most active is late summer and early fall. ______________

1)11) This sign means:_________________

12) When going over hills in rural farmland areas be especially concerned about _______________________

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End of 2 Lane Driving