Defensive Driving Have a Space Cushion Leave an escape route To avoid a collision you may need to: Stop Turn Speed Up Communicate (Horns & Lights) Always Avoid Head on

Emotions Stay off the road until calm Stay off the road until calm Take time to “Cool Off” Take time to “Cool Off” Tailgating=Follow too close Tailgating=Follow too close Avoid Road Rage Avoid Road Rage

By adding 1 Passenger a new driver increases crash risk by 50%

City Driving Use a visual lead =How far you see down the road Use a visual lead =How far you see down the road Check for Pedestrians Check for Pedestrians Drive Slow Drive Slow City Street=12 second visual lead City Street=12 second visual lead Highway=20 second visual lead Highway=20 second visual lead

City Driving Crosswalk Failure to stop at a crosswalk will result in: Fine of $ Days in Jail 6 Months License Suspension 2 Point Moving Violation Community Service

Wet Road Conditions Hydroplaning=tires ride up onto water and lose traction of the road, begins at……. Road surfaces are most slippery…….. After the first few minutes of a rainfall When driving through a puddle test the brakes by……….. Following Distance Time Rule=3 second rule Distance rule=1 car length for every 10 MPH 35 MPH Pumping Them

Trying to avoid a traffic signal? If you turn on to private property to avoid a traffic sign or light penalty will be: 2 Point Moving Violation License Suspended

Carbon Monoxide toxic gas=being colorless, odorless, tasteless toxic gas=being colorless, odorless, tasteless Symptoms=lightheadedness, confusion, headaches, vertigo, and flu-like effects and loss of consciousness Symptoms=lightheadedness, confusion, headaches, vertigo, and flu-like effects and loss of consciousness Never run a car or truck in the garage with the garage door shut. Never run a car or truck in the garage with the garage door shut. Stay a safe distance from cars exhaust while in traffic. Stay a safe distance from cars exhaust while in traffic.