Chapter 5 Defensive Driving

Standard Collision Prevention Formula  Be Alert  Be Prepared  Act in Time

Highway Hypnosis  This Can be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.

Communicating with other drivers  The Best way to communicate with other drivers is to use your horn and lights

3 second-plus rule - Your car should be more than 3 seconds behind the car in front. - Used to keep a safe following distance.

Wet Roads  Road surfaces are most slippery during the first few minutes of rainfall.

Hydroplaning  Wet Road surfaces can cause a car to drive up on a film of water at speeds starting around 35 MPH. To Avoid Hydroplaning: -Do not drive on bald tires -Slow down in heavy rain -In a rain storm try to drive on the highest point on the roadway.

Driving at Night Drive within the range of the headlights. You must be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

Construction Zones  In constructions zones or 65 MPH zones then traffic fines are DOUBLED!!!!

City Driving  A good habit is to look 12 seconds ahead  Must watch for pedestrians, heavy traffic and other possible distractions. Drive more slowly.