Highway driving for motorcoach and bus drivers may appear to be less stressful than other driving situations but is, in fact, deceptively complex. We have broken the highway driving experience into five distinct segments for the benefit of your drivers and driver trainers.
Highway Driving Hazards provides tips for handling these frequently challenging areas of highway driving:
Entering The Highway & Establishing Lane Position
Establishing & Maintaining Safe Following Distances
Navigating Work Zones & Toll Plazas
Stopping On, or Passing Emergency Vehicles On, a Highway's Shoulder
Avoiding Dangerously Loaded Vehicles, Traffic Packs & Exiting The Highway
Entering The Highway & Establishing Lane Position
Establishing & Maintaining Safe Following Distances
Stopping On, or Passing Emergency Vehicles On, a Highway's Shoulder
Navigating Work Zones & Toll Plazas
Avoiding Dangerously Loaded Vehicles, Traffic Packs & Exiting The Highway
