1. CHAPTER 1 YOU ARE THE DRIVER

2. The goal of this chapter is to introduce students to the skills, responsibilities, and license requirements needed to navigate the Highway Transportation System (HTS).

3. What are some regulations that are meant to keep drivers and pedestrians safe on the road? What are some car features that are meant to keep drivers and passengers safe in a car? QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

4. Risk The chance of injuring people or causing damage to property. Highway Transportation System A system designed to move people and cargo from one place to another. Roadway Users People who use the HTS by walking, driving, or riding. Anyone on or near the HTS is a roadway user. DEFINE THE FOLLOWING WORDS

5. People Drunk/Drugged Fatigued Talking/Texting on Cell Phone Eating/Drinking in Car Make-up/Hair/Shaving Adjusting Radio Talking/Dealing with passengers Reading Vehicle Poor Brakes Poor Tire Condition (Bald, poor inflation, etc.) Cracked windshield Lights out (Headlights, Tail lights, turn signals) Poor wipers Poor suspension/shock absorbers Poor steering RISK FACTORS Roadway/Environment Dirt/Gravel Surface Curve Hills Bumps Potholes Snow, Rain, Sleet, Ice, Fog Night Bright Sunlight Animals Construction Hard to see intersection

6. Regulated by: Federal State Local AND… The drivers on the road What are some examples of: Federal Regulations? State Regulations? Local Regulations? REGULATING THE HTS Governments & Police Agencies

7. Driving task consists of three parts: 1.Mental Skills 2.Social Skills 3.Physical Skills To perform with low risk you must develop habits for: Using knowledge and visual skills Judging speed, time, and distance Anticipating conditions and vehicle response YOUR DRIVING TASK

8. I – Identify P – Predict D – Decide E - Execute IPDE PROCESS

9. System for managing the space around your vehicle. ZONE CONTROL SYSTEM

10. Legal Responsibilities Follow and be aware of the laws. “Ignorance is not an excuse.” Financial Responsibilities Operating Costs Fixed Costs Crash Costs Environmental Responsibilities Buy and maintain fuel-efficient vehicle Use fuel-efficient driving habits Use car pools and public transportation when available Recycle used materials properly Support policies that encourage energy- efficient driving Responsibilities to Others Responsible for your passengers, the people around you, and their property YOUR DRIVING RESPONSIBILITIES

11. Requires young drivers to progress through a series of licensing stages. Illinois uses three stages: 1.Permit phase 2.Intermediate license 3.Full license What are some restrictions for you under the permit phase? What are some restrictions for you under the Intermediate license? Do you have any restrictions that still apply to you as a driver when you reach the full license? GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING PROGRAM (GDL)

12. You can become an organ donor by: Filling out the back of your driver’s license Registering with the DMV when you get your license (simple yes or no question) Make your wishes known to your family ORGAN DONOR PROGRAM

13. When you get your driver’s license, you agree that if you are stopped for cause and charged with drinking and driving, you consent to having a police officer give you a test for the presence of alcohol. If you refuse to take the test you lose your license IMPLIED CONSENT LAW

14. 1.What does the height of the bars measure? 2.Which of the two age groups have the highest number of fatal crashes per one million miles driven? 3.Suggest some reasons why 40- 59 year old drivers have fewer fatal crashes. 4.The young drivers on this graph have a high fatality rate per million miles driven. What are some of the biggest factors young drivers have that contributed to these fatal crashes? 5.If you were to coach new drivers, what skills would you encourage them to master to avoid fatal crashes? ANALYZING DATA (SEE P. 14 FOR QUESTIONS)

15. FOR YOUR QUIZ Students should be able to: Explain how the HTS is regulated. (remember there are 4 parts). List and explain the 3 parts of the driving task. Explain how collisions cost the nation billions of dollars. List and explain the three stages of a graduated driver license program.