KS 2 Being responsible for driving safety What responsibility do other road users have towards me? What responsibilities do I have towards other road users? Responsibility for MY safety rests with ME, regardless of the actions of others and the conditions affecting ME.

KS 3 The effect of ageing on your safety Vital driving skills:  recognise hazardous situations  decide on appropriate actions  act to avoid a crash

KS 4 Statistics for senior road users Source: Motor vehicle crashes in New Zealand. Wellington: Ministry of Transport, 2008

BS 1 The six key safety factors Weather Road Light Traffic Vehicle Driver How would these factors contribute to safety or crashes? Why do you think the driver’s condition is the most critical to your safety?

BS 3 Driving analysis Vital driving skills:  recognise hazardous situations  decide on appropriate actions  act to avoid a crash The six key factors affecting safety: Weather Road Light Traffic VehicleDriver

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BS 5 Route planning Route planning – making the trips you need to make, but at times and using roads and driving manoeuvres that minimise the risk. Good route planning strategies:  Avoid peak traffic times (such as commuter times or special events).  Make left turns rather than right turns across heavy traffic flows.  Avoid complex and busy intersections if possible.  Avoid travelling when you feel tired or unwell.  When walking to the shops, plan your route to avoid crossing too many roads.