Lane will be offering summer enrichment classes and workshops on a variety of workshops for grades 6-12. Check out our course catalog to learn more and sign up!
Emergency Procedures – Driver Ed
Brake Failure
Vigorously pump the foot brake (cars without ABS)
Shift to low (L)
Parking brakes on slowly (hold release lever out)
Roll to a controlled stop using escape right
Look for something soft to hit
High-speed blowout
Firm grip on steering wheel
Ease up on accelerator
Coast
Gently pump foot brake if necessary
Lane change completely off road
Stop and change tire
Forced off Road
Firm Grip on steering wheel
Ease up on accelerator
Coast
Gently pump foot brake if necessary
Lane change back onto road turning sharply
Accelerate once on roadway
Accelerator Pedal Sticks
Neutral (N)
Foot brake
Lane change off road
Stop and use escape right
Hood Pop Ups
Slide down in seat and look through the crescent between dash and hood
Lane change off road
Stop and secure hood
Skid Recovery
Steer in direction rear end is going (or into skid)
Unwind so that rear end stops directly behind you
Accelerate lightly to improve traction
Warning: No sudden moves of the feet
Warning: Braking makes the skid worse