Page 29 - Final GA Parent Teen Driving Guide Updated August 2021

SESSIONS: 25-28

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

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