1. Apply safe driving behaviours
Acacia Test
Apply safe driving behaviours

2. Describe 3 safe driving behaviours
Describe 3 safe driving behaviours. How can you make sure you apply them when driving?
Not tail-gating – at least 2-3seconds behind the car infront
Look up – Looking 3-4 cars ahead to not be reactive
Driving safe – abiding by road laws and refraining from reckless driving
Proactive driving – being aware of the events around me; signs, pedestrians, other cars etc
Avoiding aggressive behaviour – accepting other drivers make mistakes
Being alert – not driving when sleepy
Correct-decision making – reduce speed, stop reckless driving

3. What are some options for avoiding collisions?
Slowing down
Abiding by road laws
Looking up
Staying back
Not driving whilst sleepy or drunk
Lights on
Not rushing - having more patients – leaving earlier

4. Name 5 driver behaviours that are recognized as contributing factors in collision
Drink/drug driving
Speeding
Age
Distraction
Drowsiness/sleepy
Aggressive driving

5. How should you adjust the way you drive at night?
At night and heavy rain:
Stay back
Increase awareness/control
- Slow down

6. Name 4 external factors that could lead to a collision
Weather
Other drivers
Poor roadway maintenance/ design
Salting and sanding
Potholes
Faded road signs
Traffic Flow

7. What are some internal factors that could lead to collisions
Poor driving behaviour
Poor driving skill
Brakes
Driver distraction
Steering
Tyres

8. Describe how collisions might have an impact on traffic laws, and physical and psychological welfare of those involved?
Traffic laws – if there is a trend appearing in accidents, governments may introduce, mend laws to decrease the amount of accidents Physical – A wide range of physical accidents. Bumps and bruises to para and quadriplegic. Financial – possible monetary compensation for one or all cars involved. Court expenses. Police expenses. Physical damages. Psychological – Shock, guilt, PST, anxiety, fear

9. What are principles of proactive driving?
Look up
Stay back
Predicting upcoming events
Increase awareness

10. Difference between a Regulatory sign and warning sign?
Colour of the sign
Regulatory sign – MUST follow in the circumstance, eg speed limits, parking etc.
Warning sign –indicates road hazards eg turns, obstacles, caution, road works etc – should follow (to be safe)

11. Why is it necessary to have road rules and traffic safety laws?
To be safe
Reduce the number of accidents
Promote responsibility

12. How have you improved?

13. What aspects of Leading teams had the most impact on you as a driver and why?

14. What is meant by the term ‘road positioning’
What is meant by the term ‘road positioning’? What do you need to do to ensure you implement road positioning skills?