1. Highway Transportation System
CHAPTER 1
Highway Transportation System

2. What are the three parts of the HTS?
__________ – the users
__________ – range from small to large and 2 wheels to 18
__________ - from dirt roads to multilane expressways

3. Causes of HTS Failures User, vehicle, or road can break down Flat tire
_____________
Road closed
Car over heated
MANY More…

4. Drivers cause most HTS failures due to common errors
failing to stay in ________________
failing to __________ to the right away
driving too ___________ for conditions or in general
driving on the ___________ of road
_________________ or ______________

5. Effects of drivers error
_________________ (major/minor)
Loss ____________
_____________ damage
__________________ costs

6. The Three E’s
Efficiency

7. Engineers are responsible for better designed ________, _________, and ________________
Cars: ________, tires, ________, fuel-efficient, collision
Roads: banked curves, old roads rebuilt/repaired, install traffic signals, signs, etc…

8. Starts when we are first born-crossing the street, riding a bike, etc…
Problem solving skills you develop will enable you to act responsibly behind the wheel.

9. Traffic laws help regulate the behavior of highway users.
_____________ might discourage users from drinking and driving.
Provide assistance and coordinate emergency services at the scene of a collision.
Help keep _________ & ____ running smoothly

10. Responsibilities of Drivers
________________
You must be physically able to drive safely and be capable of handling situations that may arise.
In some states certain physical disabilities or conditions may prevent you from obtaining a license
___________ is just as important as __________!!!
Certain ______________ drugs and _______________ drugs may affect a driver’s skills. (Alcohol in small doses too!)

11. A _______ Vehicle
You are responsible for your actions and for the operation and condition of your car.
Getting your car _________
Other examples ______ tires, defective steering system, poor ________, broken _______ or directional.
Always ________ the car before you drive it!

12. Every state has financial responsibility laws
Drivers are responsible for any damage to property or personal injury that they cause while driving.
Usually laws require you to carry a minimum amount of insurance, although most owners carry more for added protection in case of a lawsuit.

13. SIPDE Process Is a process of seeing thinking, and responding
____________

14. You want to ________________________________
Scan
You want to ________________________________

15. Identify
You want to __________________________________________________________________

16. Predict
You want to __________________________________________________________________

17. Decide
You want to ____________________________________________________________

18. Execute
You want to __________________________________________________________________