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1 Drivers Edge: Interactive slides and videos
CATEGORY: Copyrighted Driver Education School Literature These electronic slide shows are produced by InterActive Enterprises. Microsoft PowerPoint ® was used to create the presentations. Each segment includes discussion questions and may include illustrations, photographs, videos, animations, etc. Contact us at for more information at: 852 Martin Dr., Palatine, IL with suggestions, comments, questions or for more information. This slide show is a type of educational media and is copyrighted in regards to slide layout, text and arrangement. You may modify, delete, or add to for your own use but you may not redistribute. One set of slides per school as contents may be copied to the computer’s hard drive. Networking in a computer lab is also allowed. See other restrictions in regards to graphics as required by agreements with graphic providers. RESTRICTIONS: “This product/publication includes images from Microsoft Design Gallery, Animation Factory, Corel MegaGallery and Corel Gallery 1,000,000 and Click Art which are protected by the copyright laws of the U.S., Canada and elsewhere. Used under license. These images are for viewing purposes only in this series and may not be saved or downloaded for other uses. Other images used by permission are from: In-Motion magazine, General Motors; selected videos from the U. S. Dept. of Transportation (Moving Safely Across America) Many other images are from the public domain. A limited warranty or guarantee is in effect upon initial receipt of this product. Any defective product will be replaced upon notification within 90 days of receipt of product. Copyright (C) 2003 InterActive Enterprises

2 Part two: The Responsible Driver
T H E D R I V E R S E D G E C U R R I C U L U M Part two: The Responsible Driver

3 Psychological Issues of Driving

4 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Having the physical ability to operate a motor vehicle is really only half the picture. Being in the right psychological state - that is, having the right attitudes, traits, and motivation is also essential to driving safely, being courteous, and avoiding accidents and traffic citations. Let's think about some statistics that show a need to deal with the psychological issues of driving

5 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Some statistics Drivers 15 to 19 have very high traffic accident, injury, and conviction rates. Drivers under 18 are 2.5 times more likely to have a fatal accident than the average driver. Nearly half of drivers who start driving before they are 20 are convicted of a traffic violation within the first year of driving. Teenage drivers have total accident rates which are twice that of adults and traffic accidents are the leading cause of death. Why is this the case?

6 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Some statistics Young drivers’ over-involvement in traffic accidents stems from a lack of: Driving experience, exposure to accident risk, alcohol / drug consumption, perceptual abilities, inexperience in identifying and handling hazardous situations, personality structure, internal and external influences, poor judgment, excessive speed, and attitudinal factors such as risk-taking propensity. What about your parents in this matter? Many of these things are attitude related. . . Why is this the case?

7 Psychological causes of various driving behaviors
What about your parents? Psychological causes of various driving behaviors Can the way your parents drive have an effect upon your driving? If you have parents who tend to drive aggressively or are inattentive, you should take steps to make sure you do not pick up their poor driving habits. Some characteristics are passed genetically or through modeling others’ behaviors and only through proper training and practice can you overcome poor traits that may be passed on from your parents. Also, friends and family may not be good drivers; avoid using them as role models if they do not practice safe driving!

8 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Psychological causes of various driving behaviors Driver education will help you think about good attitudes and behaviors Proper training through driver education and training on the road will make you more comfortable with driving. When you first begin, you will likely be nervous about your ability level. As good driving behaviors and attitudes become automatic through practice, you will better enjoy driving. When you see others just learning how to drive, be courteous and remember how nervous you were when you first started behind the wheel. Let’s now think about attitudes essential to good driving

9 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes essential to good driving Courtesty - Consideration for others Alertness - using good judgment Acting responsibly and foresight . . . Being ready to drive involves more than just checking your vehicle equipment and having a license. You have to be mentally prepared for different traffic conditions and have gained all the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities through practice and training courses. To drive safely you have to have readiness, which is to be completely focused on the task at hand. You also have to be motivated to learn and apply safe driving attitudes

10 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Being Motivated Starts with learning how to be a safe driver in driver education and training, and then be motivated to apply what you’ve learned to actual driving situations. Not all drivers will drive as safely as you do, but you have to be motivated to have a safe attitude regardless of others. Let's next consider attitudes and habit patterns. . .

11 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and habit patterns Young drivers are more willing to take risks compared to other drivers; they are more likely to perceive hazardous situations as less dangerous than they really are. Although drivers under the age of have the fastest reaction times, they respond to hazards more slowly than do mid-age drivers, suggesting that they frequently fail to recognize situations as being potentially hazardous. In addition...young drivers over-estimate their abilities. . .

12 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and habit patterns Drivers perceive themselves as being less likely than other drivers their age to be involved in an accident. How did that happen? In addition...young drivers over-estimate their abilities. . .

13 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and habit patterns Young drivers rate certain traffic situations as less risky than do mid-age and older drivers, especially situations involving darkness, graded or curved roadways, intersections, adverse conditions and rural environments… …and teenagers tend to underestimate the danger in high-risk situations and to overestimate the danger in low-to-medium risk driving situations.

14 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and habit patterns Do not do a good job of judging their skill level or the dangerousness of driving situations. It is important that you and the people who teach you how to drive analyze and identify the problem attitudes and behaviors you may exhibit while driving and help you become aware of them. All these things we have considered so far demonstrate that most teens: …and you need to constantly monitor yourself when you are driving to identify poor driving habits and attitudes…and have the willingness to correct them! Let's now think about correcting poor attitudes . . .

15 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and habit patterns Once you identify a poor driving habit or attitude you need to change it by substituting the proper point of view until it becomes automatic. For example, if you notice you are forgetting to make the blind spot head check…you need to catch yourself and correct it until it becomes an automatic habit every time. Correcting poor attitudes and habits Let’s now think about psychological causes of various driving behaviors Also remember that good habits can deteriorate over time unless you keep checking yourself. You must continue to practice the good habits you are taught and strive for the best possible attitude when driving to maintain these things in the future.

16 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Psychological causes of various driving behaviors Your emotional state influences your ability to concentrate, stay alert, be courteous, think clearly and rapidly, contain anger, and aggressiveness, and control tendencies to “show off.” There are a number of characteristics that can affect your psychological ability to focus on the driving task, and react safely and courteously. These characteristics include: (a) emotional tension (b) environmental conditions (both inside and outside your vehicle (c) heredity of behaviors (d) physical condition of your body, and (e) the amount of training and practice you’ve accumulated as a driver

17 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Psychological causes of various driving behaviors Safe driving requires all of your concentration. If you are preoccupied with your emotions, you will not be able to focus on safe driving. Therefore, you should not drive if you are under severe tension, emotionally distressed, depressed or angry. One of the greatest psychological stresses is being late…

18 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Psychological causes of various driving behaviors Being late causes many people to become stressed and drive unsafely. Being late is not an excuse for poor driving. The few minutes you may make up by weaving through traffic and speeding will not likely make a difference. Accept the fact that you will be late and try to plan better the next time. Being late for an appointment One of the greatest psychological stresses is being late…

19 Psychological causes of various driving behaviors
Bill had to work late. Just before pm his boss gave him another task to finish before leaving. He’s feeling stressed because he has concert tickets for his first date with Rachel… Bill finally finishes, but knows he’ll be15 minutes late picking up Rachel. He hurries to his car… What can he do to minimize his stress? Try to call her and explain the situation. Another great source of stress is congested traffic Let’s consider this example …

20 Psychological causes of various driving behaviors
Stress caused by outside conditions Psychological causes of various driving behaviors In addition, bad weather and road construction will often further slow traffic down… But again, there is nothing you can do about it. If feeling stressed – get off road and make a call informing them you’ll be late. Another great source of stress is congested traffic

21 Traffic congestion: the urban traveler’s biggest headache…
Stress caused by outside conditions Psychological causes of various driving behaviors It’s also good to become familiar with routes you are going to drive and the traffic conditions on those routes at different times of the day…so in the future you can allow extra time when driving that route or find another route. Maybe you can avoid: Traffic congestion: the urban traveler’s biggest headache…

22 Psychological causes of various driving behaviors
Traffic congestion Psychological causes of various driving behaviors Even small changes in your driving habits can provide some relief. Avoid doing the following: (a) slowing to look at accidents (rubbernecking) (b) following too closely (c) unnecessary lane changes (d) inattention (e.g., eating, grooming, cell phones, etc.) Also, distracting conditions inside your vehicle such as loud music and passengers can cause you to drive unsafely…we’ll cover these in more detail later. Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention! If other drivers make you angry, try not to act aggressively. All drivers make mistakes…take a few deep breaths and forget it! Being late will often cause many drivers to become IMPATIENT

23 Let’s get moving…I’m running late!
impatience a restless eagerness to do something or go somewhere Frequently a personality trait… …but often being late will cause it to surface in many drivers Let’s get moving…I’m running late!

24 Allow yourself more time when driving
impatience In addition to horn honking what are some other ways drivers are impatient? If we do not learn how to cope with the frustrations of today’s traffic, our impatience may become something worse Studies have shown that impatient drivers who do these things do not reach their destinations any sooner - speeding - tailgating - rolling stop signs - frequent lane changing A N G E R Allow yourself more time when driving Learn to "chill out" and save your nerves

25 Anger and driving don’t mix
Anger and driving don’t mix. But more and more people are letting this emotion get the best of them. We are all different. Many things will affect us differently. Some people are laid-back, easy going, and seldom get upset. Others are high-strung, their emotions are easily ignited and they become upset and angry. There are two types of anger that get drivers in trouble: 1) Anger they bring with them into the vehicle before they begin driving. A N G E R Let’s think of some examples of each… 2) Anger that ignites while driving…usually because some other driver or situation becomes upsetting to the driver.

26 Example: first type of anger
…bringing it with you Ann just found out that one of her best friends has been secretly dating her boyfriend. She hears she is even now at the basketball game with him. She feels herself getting very angry. She decides to confront them both. Ann gets into her car and starts the engine: A N G E R How could this story end?

27 Road Rage Example: second type of anger How could this
…after beginning to drive How could this story end? Jose is happy, driving along observing the signs and speed limits. He notices that his lane is ending up ahead. As he should, he changes lanes. However, just as the right lane ends, this aggressive driver flies by on the right…forcing him over the yellow line, nearly causing him to hit an on-coming car. Jose feels his blood beginning to boil… Sometimes anger can escalate into: ___________________ Not everyone who becomes angry will allow it to affect their driving…but -- Road Rage

28 Road Rage Two Washington D. C. drivers in a dispute over a lane change settle the matter with a high speed chase that ends in a fiery crash killing four people. A pregnant woman asks a respected local businessman and political leader why he bumped her car with his. He flies into a rage, and knocks her glasses off.

29 Road Rage In rural Colorado, a middle aged man is angry that a 17 year old boy is tailgating. He waves the boy over to the side of the road. Soon the two are arguing. The man pulls out a pistol and shoots the boy dead.

30 In the last several years, road violence has more than doubled according to a study by the American Automobile Association. From over 10,000 incidents were reported. What are some common ways drivers show “road rage” Often a result of of personal stress in life or negative personality traits The report analyzed over 10,000 police records and newspaper stories about traffic incidents that led to violence… ---and for those that do get reported - there are hundreds that occur that never get reported Of course the worse case scenario is someone pulling the trigger…BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER manifestation…??? Screaming obscenities Hand gestures Aggressive tailgating Shaking fist Bumping other cars Honking horn / flashing headlights Speeding up when someone tries to pass them up Passing you then driving very slowly or braking hard Pulling along side and then staring at other driver or trying to force you off the road

31 What if a road rage situation does develop
and you are the one experiencing it? What are some things you can do? Perhaps the gesture of holding up your hands and then hitting the side of your head showing you were wrong. The report analyzed over 10,000 police records and newspaper stories about traffic incidents that led to violence… ---and for those that do get reported - there are hundreds that occur that never get reported Of course the worse case scenario is someone pulling the trigger…BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER manifestation…??? If you are the victim: Don’t agitate them further…do not make eye contact If you can, pull over and allow them to pass you…or turn (but…what if they follow you to the side of the road?) If you realize YOU did provoked it: Any ideas?

32 What if you are the one who feels road rage boiling up inside of you?
…but courts are dealing severely with road rage…especially those ending in a fatality What if you are the one who feels road rage boiling up inside of you? What are some things you should do to stop it from escalating? Because we are all human we will make driving mistakes. We need to be tolerant of others. The report analyzed over 10,000 police records and newspaper stories about traffic incidents that led to violence… ---and for those that do get reported - there are hundreds that occur that never get reported Of course the worse case scenario is someone pulling the trigger…BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER manifestation…??? If you feel it “boiling up” inside of you: Any ideas? Pullover and stop until you can regain control of your emotions

33 “…a driver using a car as a weapon to kill…”

34 You can avoid situations leading to road rage by:
Not cutting off other drivers Not driving slow in the fast lane Not tailgating Not making obscene gestures or reacting to the mistakes of others Limiting the use of your horn to emergency situations Letting other drivers pass when they want to (don’t block passing lane Obeying the rules of the road Canceling your signal Merging at proper speed Yielding the right of way Not taking more than one parking space Being careful your door does not hit car next to you Keep the music down The report analyzed over 10,000 police records and newspaper stories about traffic incidents that led to violence… ---and for those that do get reported - there are hundreds that occur that never get reported Of course the worse case senerio is someone pulling the trigger…BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER manifestation…???

35 What if you are the one who feels road rage boiling up inside of you?
Another growing threat in our society is the overly AGGRESSIVE DRIVER This driver is not necessarily angry or exhibiting road rage …but usually drives selfishly, without regard for others What if you are the one who feels road rage boiling up inside of you? Symptoms: Fast driving Frequent lane changing Tailgating Weaving in and out through traffic Running stop signs & red lights Impatience with others; frequent horn usage These drivers have impulsive personalities and frequently cause many collisions The report analyzed over 10,000 police records and newspaper stories about traffic incidents that led to violence… ---and for those that do get reported - there are hundreds that occur that never get reported Of course the worse case senerio is someone pulling the trigger…BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER manifestation…??? What should we do when we see one coming? However, some aggressive drivers may be so angry that to get back at you they will follow you…this can be dangerous Get out of their way!

36 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED?

37 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED?

38 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED?
Dial the cell phone emergency # Drive to the nearest police station, then sound horn and flash lights to attract attention…do not leave until assistance arrives or follower leaves. Courtesy of Shell Oil Company WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED?

39 Happiness and excitement
In addition to what we’ve already considered…other attitudes, emotions and states of mind can also hinder safe driving Happiness and excitement Day Dreaming Depression Let’s briefly notice how these things can adversely affect safe driving

40 Happiness and excitement
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and Emotions Happiness and excitement ...not all emotions and attitudes are negative...

41 Happiness and excitement
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and Emotions Happiness and excitement How can an excited, happy driver be a hazard on the road? they can be too excited at the wheel not paying attention to signs, traffic conditions etc. blasting of music, excited conversation with friends overconfidence, thinking nothing could go wrong Let’s think about some examples…

42 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and Emotions Michael had just proposed to his girl friend Amy, and she accepted. She was so happy. As she was driving home she was singing to the radio…her mind on an up-coming wedding… What could happen? Finish this story. Let’s think of another example…

43 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and Emotions In overtime Jason drives to the basket, leaps high and jams it…scoring the winning basket just as time runs out. As Jason leaves the parking lot he was very excited…two of his teammates are with him… What could happen? finish this story… Offer to drive…explain that you don’t feel safe with their state of mind How can passengers help an overly excited driver?

44 Depression Part two -- Attitudes and Emotions
The Psychological Nature of the Driver Attitudes and Emotions Depression SYMPTOMS at the wheel may include: crying, sobbing, emotional at the wheel cannot concentrate on driving; alertness reduced depressed; caught up in negative, sad feelings hopeless feelings; confused thinking Let’s consider an example

45 Attitudes and Emotions
Frank has just learned that his company is down sizing and he will have to find another job. This is the third time in two years he has lost his job. His wife is expecting again and his savings is all but gone. This time it’s hitting him very hard. He knows he should not drive home, but can’t think clearly what to do… What could happen? finish this story… What are some things Frank can do to get home safely? Yes, the best thing he can do, is realize he must not drive He must contact someone who will do the driving. We can also get in trouble by day-dreaming

46 Attitudes and Emotions
He’s so fine… Attitudes and Emotions Vanessa saw Ricky at the bank. Ricky is a bank teller. Vanessa thought Ricky was so fine. Day Dreaming As Vanessa was driving home, she started day dreaming about the possibility of her and Ricky being together. She didn’t even realize it but she was 15 mph over the limit and did not see the last stop sign… Let’s consider a few more undesirable traits that can be dangerous What could happen here? finish this story… As a passenger, if you notice the driver seems to be day dreaming what can you do? Most day dreaming occurs when the driver is alone… we must “snap out of it” or risk a collision Talk to them

47 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Undesirable traits that can be dangerous There are a number of other traits which are dangerous while driving They include: egotism, emotional instability, inattentiveness, exhibitionism, and irresponsibility Let’s now think about egotism

48 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Undesirable traits that can be dangerous This is the same thing as being self-centered. These people feel like they own the road and do not consider the rights of others. Egotism These drivers tend to engage in speeding, risk-taking, unsafe rapid starts, and aggressive behavior. They often do not make room for merging vehicles, do not yield the right of way, do not let others pass, cut-off other drivers, and fail to yield to emergency vehicles. If you act this way, eventually the law will catch up with you and you may lose your driving privileges. Let’s now think about emotional instability

49 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Undesirable traits that can be dangerous This manifests itself by being angry or upset while driving. It can result in inattentiveness, aggressive behavior, poor judgment, and poor vehicle control. Emotional Instability If you are angry or upset, do not drive your vehicle. You will not be able to give the full attention that it requires. Be sure to calm down before you get behind the wheel. Then there is irresponsibility

50 The Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part two -- The Psychological Nature of the Driver Undesirable traits that can be dangerous As a driver you must take responsibility for your actions, the action of your passengers, and for the safe mechanical condition of your vehicle. Driver Irresponsibility Drivers who engage in high risk activities outside the driving situation tend to have higher traffic accident involvement whether they are driving or as a passenger. This suggest that risky driving may be a part of a general risk-taking behavior. Your life and the life of others are in your hands. Think and act responsibly! Safe driving requires courtesy to others, understanding of the rules of the road, application of good judgment to situations, ability to recognize hazards, and taking responsibility for your own actions. Let’s now complete this unit with a overview on alcohol and other drugs and how they effect us

51 A more detailed study will be covered in Unit 10
Alcohol and Drugs - Overview This overview will present some of the basic effects upon the physical and psychological skills and abilities needed for safe driving. A more detailed study will be covered in Unit 10

52 The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part three -- The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver Alcohol and Drugs - Overview Alcohol impairs your vision, judgment and reaction time and can result in driving unsafely. Although young drivers below the legal BAC limit are less likely than older drivers to drink and drive, those that do are at a much higher risk of serious accidents than older drivers with the same BAC (blood alcohol content). One reason is because they drive at night when alcohol caused accidents are likely to occur. The Effects of Alcohol The same is true with illegal drugs You can be arrested for driving under the influence if alcohol causes you to drive unsafely, or if you are above the legal BAC limit for your age.

53 The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part three -- The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver Alcohol and Drugs - Overview Marijuana (i.e. pot), narcotics, such as (heroin), stimulants (i.e. meth, pep pills, crack, cocaine, crank, and methamphetamine), and the various hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, peyote, ecstasy, X, GBH) adversely affect vision, judgment, and reaction time. (this also is covered in detail in Unit 10) The Effects of Drugs (illegal) The same is true with medications You should never drive under the influence of illegal drugs. You can be arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance.

54 The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part three -- The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver Alcohol and Drugs - Overview Over-the-counter medicines, like those used for colds, flu, hay fever, allergies, or to calm nerves…these can make you drowsy and can impair your vision, judgment, and reaction time. (This is also covered in detail in Unit 10) Check the label warnings before using and driving. The Effects of Medications (over-the counter) The same is true with prescription medications You should never drive under the influence of over the counter drugs that can have adverse effects upon your driving. You can be arrested.

55 The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part three -- The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver Alcohol and Drugs - Overview Just because a doctor prescribes a drug does not mean it is safe to take while driving. You are ultimately responsible for knowing the adverse effects it may have on your driving. Read labels and check with your doctor or pharmacist. The Effects of Prescription Medications Finally, let’s notice the synergistic effects You should never drive under the influence of prescription drugs that can have adverse effects upon your driving. You can be arrested.

56 The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver
Part three -- The Physical and Psychological Nature of the Driver Alcohol and Drugs - Overview The Synergistic Effects Mixing alcohol and drugs with each other (including over-the-counter medications) can impair your vision, judgment, and reaction time far more than you would expect from the same amounts of alcohol or drugs taken individually. (this is also covered in detail in Unit 10)

57 Psychological Issues of Driving
Review time…let’s see what you remember…

58 psychological twice True motivated False...less likely
1) Having the physical ability to drive is only half the picture, you must also be in the right ______________state. psychological 2) Statistically teen drivers have a total accident rate that is _________that of adults. twice 3) True or False: One factor for the high collision rate of young drivers is poor judgment and inexperience. ______ True 4) Young drivers must be _____________ to learn good driving practices and apply them with good attitudes. motivated 5) True or False: Drivers years of age perceive themselves as more likely than other drivers to be involved in an accident. ____________________________ False...less likely

59 underestimate True deteriorate not drive late phone
6) Teenagers tend to ____________ the danger in high-risk situations, which often results in being unprepared for them. underestimate 7) True or False: You need to constantly monitor yourself when drive to detect poor driving attitudes and be willing to correct them. _______ True 8) Unless you keep checking yourself, even good driving habits and attitudes can _____________ over time. deteriorate 9) You should ____ ______ if you are preoccupied with your emotions, because you will not be able to focus on your driving. not drive 10) One of the great psychological stresses is being ______ late 11) Another great source of stress is heavy traffic. If you are running late for an appointment its best to pull off and _____________ them, informing them that you’ll be late. phone

60 True Egotism upset responsibility hands
12) True or False: Small changes in your driving habits (like expecting others to make mistakes and accepting it) can reduce your stress level. _______ True 13) You need to be aware that the way your parents drive can have an _______ upon your driving. Avoid using them as role models if they do not practice safe driving. effect 14) _________ is an undesirable trait of selfishness when driving. These people feel they own the road and disrespect others drivers. Egotism 15) Emotion instability will manifest itself by being angry or ________ when driving. Do not drive if you are this way. upset 16) Every driver must take _____________ for their own actions and attitudes. responsibility 17) Your life and the lives of your passengers are in your ________. Think and act responsibly. hands

61 offer to drive...explain that you believe you could drive more safely
18) As a passenger, if you detect the driver is day-dreaming, it would be a good idea to keep _____________________ talking to him / her 19) It’s possible for positive emotions such as happiness and excitement to cause trouble in drivers. YES or NO: _____ Yes 20) What can passengers do when the driver appears overly excited and elated? _______________________________ offer to drive...explain that you believe you could drive more safely 21) Drivers that feel sadness often have difficulty with alertness and concentrating…they may be ___________ depressed 22) When learning of a devastating personal situation, it is very important that person ________________________ not drive under any circumstances 23) Mature teens should discourage immature teens that exhibit dangerous show-off driving. TRUE or FALSE:________ True 24) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can impair your driving and you can also be _________. arrested

62 Our next lesson will focus on distractions and inattentiveness
Psychological Issues of Driving The End Our next lesson will focus on distractions and inattentiveness


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