Chapter 1
HTS: Highway Transportation System Comprised of what? Pedestrians/Vehicles/Drivers/Roads
Regulation of HTS What & Who regulates it? Laws/enforcement/courts Engineers plan, build, maintain
Social Aspects of Driving Working with other drivers Avoiding conflicts
Physical Aspects of Driving Having driving skills become a habit New drivers need to focus on this the most
Mental Aspect of Driving Decision making skills
IDPE Process Identify Predict Decide Execute
Identify Information about the scene
Predict When/where possible inflict will develop
Decide When/where/how to communicate/adjust speed/change position to avoid conflict
Execute Perform the right action(s) to prevent conflict
Defensive Driving What is it? Driving in a way that reduces conflicts/dangerous driving situations
Collision vs Accident Predictable versus Chance Going to fast versus wind blows car door open
Causes of Collisions Driver error Breaking the law Not slowing down in adverse conditions Car defective Tailgating Drugs/Drinking & driving Driving while tired
Why collision is a major cause of death for young people Lack of experience Increased exposure to night driving increased risk taking Peer pressure Drinking & driving
What are your financial responsibilities when driving Fuel Insurance Damages/Injuries
Environmental Responsibility Fuel efficiency Car pools/public transportation
GDL Graduated Driver Licensing Learner's Permit Probationary License Basic License
Learner's Permit Must be 16 Signed consent Enrolled in a "Behind The Wheel" driver training course Pass tests - written & vision Practice at least 6 months
Probationary License Completed 6 months of supervised driving Must pass road test Must be 17 Must practice unsupervised for 1 year Must observe restrictions
Basic Driver License Must be 18 Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving
Organ Donor Program Inform family of decision On Driver's License
Implied Consent By having a driver's license, you agree to take an alcohol test upon request Refusal = loss of license