1. Highway Transportation System (HTS) The purpose of the HTS is to move people, and cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient and economical manner. Made up of: People People Vehicles Vehicles Roadways Roadways

2. Risk The main RISK in driving is the possibility of having a conflict. The main RISK in driving is the possibility of having a conflict. Example: Example: You take a RISK driving if you are driving too fast for conditions. You take a RISK driving if you are driving too fast for conditions. Risky driving involves having distractions in the car Risky driving involves having distractions in the car

3. Vehicle Code Laws which regulate people, vehicles and roadways. Laws which regulate people, vehicles and roadways.EXAMPLES: Law enforcement agencies assure that laws are obeyed Law enforcement agencies assure that laws are obeyed Motor vehicle departments (DMV) set rules to assure that drivers and vehicles standards are met. Motor vehicle departments (DMV) set rules to assure that drivers and vehicles standards are met. Courts decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent- suspended or revoked licenses Courts decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent- suspended or revoked licenses Highway traffic engineers plan, build, and maintain the roads Highway traffic engineers plan, build, and maintain the roads

4. Driving Task The social, physical and mental skills needed to drive The social, physical and mental skills needed to drive Social: Social: interaction with others interaction with others Physical: Physical: performing the physical skills need to operate your vehicle performing the physical skills need to operate your vehicle Mental: Mental: The task that involves decision making The task that involves decision making Which part do you think is the most important? Why? Which part do you think is the most important? Why?

5. IPDE Process The process of seeing, thinking and responding. The process of seeing, thinking and responding. 4 steps 4 steps IDENTIFY IDENTIFY important information in the ongoing driving scene. important information in the ongoing driving scene. PREDICT PREDICT when and where possible points of conflict will develop. when and where possible points of conflict will develop. DECIDE DECIDE when, where and how to communicate, adjust speed, and/or change position to avoid conflict. when, where and how to communicate, adjust speed, and/or change position to avoid conflict. EXECUTE EXECUTE physically doing the right action(s) to prevent conflict physically doing the right action(s) to prevent conflict

6. SMITH SYSTEM Organized method designed to help drivers develop good seeing habits Organized method designed to help drivers develop good seeing habits Aim High in Steering Aim High in Steering Keep your eyes moving Keep your eyes moving Get the Big Picture Get the Big Picture Make sure others see you Make sure others see you Leave yourself an out Leave yourself an out

7. Defensive Driving Being able to anticipate the actions of others Being able to anticipate the actions of others example: example: See a person not paying attention- plan ahead look out for others See a person not paying attention- plan ahead look out for others

8. Collision A collision occurs because someone made a mistake or error in driving- A collision occurs because someone made a mistake or error in driving- There was a CAUSE There was a CAUSE The tailgating driver caused a rear-end collision The tailgating driver caused a rear-end collision The speeding driver ran off the road The speeding driver ran off the road The no seat-belt wearing driver went through the windshield The no seat-belt wearing driver went through the windshield The drunk driver hit the pole The drunk driver hit the pole The careless driver hit a tree The careless driver hit a tree

9. Accident An accident happens BY CHANCE. An accident happens BY CHANCE. Could not have been prevented by the driver. Could not have been prevented by the driver.

Accident

10. Environmental Responsibility How can we help the environment? How can we help the environment? Use a fuel efficient car-what does this mean? Use a fuel efficient car-what does this mean? Reduce driving by doing car pools and public transportation Reduce driving by doing car pools and public transportation Encourage people to recycle Encourage people to recycle Use fuel-efficient driving habits Use fuel-efficient driving habits

11. Graduated Driver’s Licensing Program Series of stages Learner’s Permit- Learner’s Permit- minimum of 3 months minimum of 3 months safety belt usage- front and back seats safety belt usage- front and back seats 25 hours practice 25 hours practice Intermediate Limit # of passengers in car for 6 months Limit # of passengers in car for 6 months license can by suspended or revoked at this time license can by suspended or revoked at this time Full-Privilege Full-Privilege experienced driver 3 years experienced driver 3 years license can by suspended or revoked at this time license can by suspended or revoked at this time

12. ZERO TOLERANCE LAW What is the legal BAC limit for a person under the age of 21? What is the legal BAC limit for a person under the age of 21? What is the legal BAC limit for a person over the age of 21? What is the legal BAC limit for a person over the age of 21?

13. Implied Consent When you sign the back of your license you agree to take an alcohol test on request. When you sign the back of your license you agree to take an alcohol test on request. If you refuse to take the test, you will lose your driver’s license If you refuse to take the test, you will lose your driver’s license

14. The Organ/Tissue Donor Registry Under 18 you must still have parental consent and have additional witnesses to be an Organ/Tissue Donor. Under 18 you must still have parental consent and have additional witnesses to be an Organ/Tissue Donor. 18 or over you may join the New First-Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. Joining makes your decision to be an organ/tissue donor legally binding. 18 or over you may join the New First-Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry. Joining makes your decision to be an organ/tissue donor legally binding.

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