EXPRESSWAY AND HIGHWAY DRIVING

The techniques for driving on an expressway or highway are different from those used on other roads.

Hints for driving on an expressway or highway:

Merging into Traffic

When merging onto an expressway or highway, speed up in the acceleration lane to match the speed of traffic.

Speed

Never slow down abruptly in a traffic lane, try to maintain the pace set by the majority.

Stopping

Do not stop and never back up. If you miss an exit go the next one.

Emergency Stopping

If you have an emergency, pull completely off the road to the farthest edge of the shoulder.

Distance to other Vehicles

Do not tailgate - prevent chain reaction crashes.

Plan Ahead

Know how to get to your destination and read the signs. At high speeds there is little chance to second-guess.

Passing or Lane Changing

Prepare ahead of time for passing or changing lanes, use your turn signals and double-check your mirrors and blind spots for other vehicles.

Night Driving

Resist the temptation to overdrive your headlights at night. Good lights only illuminate about 450 feet ahead.

Alertness

Be wary of fatigue and fight monotony and boredom with a rest at least every two hours.

Exiting High Speed Highways

When leaving the expressway, slow down in the deceleration lane to ramp speed - use your speedometer not your senses.

Weather Conditions

Slow down in bad weather - adjust your driving to meet the conditions.