Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers

Weave zones8On some highway interchanges, the entrance and exit points are very close together. This can increasethe risk of collisions. One group of vehicles is slowing down to exit the highway. At the same time andwithin the same space, another group of vehicles is speeding up to enter the highway. The area whereboth groups of vehicles cross is referred to as a weave zone. Drivers must give their full attention and useextreme caution in these zones.Instruct the learner who is in a weave zone to do the following.• Control the vehicle’s speed.• Signal well in advance so other drivers know what move is intended.• Do a shoulder check when timing the sideways move into an acceleration or deceleration lane.• Use extreme caution when moving within weave zones.Lane changing and passing on highwaysWhen wanting to pass another vehicle, the learner should perform the following sequence.• Plan to pass only in an area where passing is permitted.• Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front.• Check traffic ahead and behind to ensure it is safe to pass.• Do a shoulder check of the blind spot in the next lane to ensure there will be no traffic interferingwith the pass, such as another vehicle about to pass.• Signal the intention to move over, and double check that the road ahead is clear for the pass.• Move into the passing lane to pass the vehicle. Remember, it is not permitted to exceed the speedlimit even while passing.• Once the passed vehicle is clearly visible in the inside rear view mirror, do a shoulder check of theblind spot in the lane about to be entered to be sure the vehicle just passed will not be cut off.• Signal the intention to return to the original lane of travel.• Move into the lane while maintaining speed.• Check that the signal light is off.68