02.
Freeway and Downtown Lesson
This lesson marks a significant milestone for most students as they travel to and from downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis via the freeway. Downtown, students perform turns with multiple turn lanes onto one-way and two-way streets, covering crosswalks, pedestrian interactions, and Right on Red turns in detail. Freeway driving emphasizes lane changes, weaving lanes, and navigating exit and entrance ramps, including both cloverleaf and diamond interchanges. Students also learn how to interact safely with commercial motor vehicles, strategies for perceiving and responding to adverse conditions, and handling special conditions and emergencies as described in subpart 2, item D.