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D R I V E R S E D G E
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Sample slides from the Drivers Edge: Strategies and Tactics Disc
The following sample slides are from the first lesson. They are not as clear
as what is on the actual CD disc. Photo resolution (clarity) had to be reduced on these slides so they could be e-mailed to you without taking a long
time to download.
The full set has over 1000 slides and 30 short videos covering all aspects of driving totaling about 12 hours
of instruction excluding quizzes and 2 major tests.
2 lane drivingStrategies and
Rules of Road
40% more fatal crashes occur on rural roads than urban roadsRural roads may be narrow and surfaced with gravel or asphalt
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
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 have
no idea theirlane 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.
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.
Frequently, in rural areas you will encounter divided roads with large median areas - be sure you turn left into
the proper direction of traffic!
Frequently, in rural areas you will encounter divided roads with large median areas - be sure you turn left into
the proper direction of traffic!
Divided
Highway
The right white edge line.
Bright lights must be dimmed _______feet before meeting an on-coming vehicle or ______feet before passing a vehicle.
If on-coming cars are blinding you with their bright lights, where should you look to avoid the direct, bright glare?
4 Lane Strategies and Rules of the Road
This vehicle is signaling a right turn, what are you anticipating?
This vehicle may attempt a lane change as you are approaching its blind spot.
This car at the intersection is waiting to turn left, what should you be predicting?
Vehicles behind it attempting to change lanes.
Especially watch for pedestrians if turning right they have the right of way if they have are still in the crosswalk.
Watch for them!
Also, what is not allowed at this intersection?
NO TURN
ON RED