1. Chapter 6: Effects of Driver Conditions
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Chapter 5 answers
1.d, 2.c, 3.d, 4.c, 5.d, 6.a

2. Chapter 6: Effects of Driver Conditions
Emotions and Driving
Physical Senses and Driving
Physical Disabilities

3. MAD DRIVER

5. Aggressive Driving 2002 - ISBOE
Is This You?
Aggressive Driving ISBOE 5

6. Aggressive Driving Statistics
One-third of all crashes: related to aggressive driving behaviors - NHTSA
Aggressive driving: plays a part in two- thirds of all traffic fatalities - USDOT
Aggressive Driving: One of the top three driving highway safety concerns along with DUI & non-use of seat belts – USDOT
Aggressive Driving is more of a threat than DUI –
2000 AAA Survey
Aggressive Driving ISBOE 6

8. Driver Self-Evaluation-Are you a safe driver or a crash waiting to happen. Think about it.
1. Does your personality change when you get behind the wheel of a car?
2. Do you consider speed a matter of personal preference?
3. Do you maintain a safe distance between your car and the car in front of you?
4. Do you yield to pedestrians?

9. 5. Do you sometimes follow the car in front of you through a red light?
6. Do you sometimes use your horn to vent your frustration?
7. Are you aware of the speed limit on residential streets in your community?
8. Do you use your turn signal for all turns and lane changes?
9. Do you realize that your speed when passing should not exceed the posted speed limit?

10. Happiness and Excitement
they can be too excited at the wheel
not paying attention to signs, traffic conditions etc.
blasting of music, excited conversation with friends
overconfidence, thinking nothing could go wrong

11. Happiness and Excitement
In overtime Jason drives to the basket, leaps high and jams it…scoring the winning basket just as time runs out.
As Jason leaves the parking lot he was very excited…two of his teammates are with him…
What could happen?
finish this story…

13. Having the physical ability to operate a motor vehicle is really only half the picture.
Being in the right psychological and emotional state - that is, having the right attitudes, traits, and motivation is also essential to driving safely, being courteous, and avoiding accidents and traffic citations.

14. Emotions and Driving
Avoid saying or doing anything that might distract or upset the driver. Refrain from heated discussions. Talk about positive events.
Discourage the driver from taking reckless actions. Be prepared to intervene if the driver endangers others by reckless driving. Encourage the driver to let someone else drive, or refuse to ride in the same vehicle. Do what you must do to protect yourself and others.
Do not hesitate to compliment the driver for doing a good job of driving in a difficult situation.

15. Emotions and Driving Effects on Risk Taking
Mature, responsible drivers so not let their emotions make them take unnecessary risks.
You must be mature enough to adjust your behavior so that you do not drive into or create high-risk situations.

16. Physical Senses and Driving
Seeing
More than 90 percent of the information you gather while driving is received through your eyes.
Field of Vision
Color Vision
Depth Perception

17. Physical Senses and Driving
Hearing
Sense of Motion
Risk Management
Distractions

18. Physical Disabilities
Temporary Illness or Injury
Effects on Medicines

21. Should she drive? Why ?