1. UNIT 11 RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILTY PROMOTING SAFE DRIVING www.aplusbsoftware.com

2. A Safe Driver What are the characteristics of a safe driver? Slide 11.1

3. Influencing Other Drivers You can influence the behaviour of other drivers on the road: As a driver:  Patience and tolerance  Courtesy  Clear communication and acting predictably As a passenger:  Avoiding conflict  Not acting as a distraction As a pedestrian, cyclist, or other road user:  Courtesy  Clear communication and acting predictably Slide 11.2

4. Understanding Other Drivers Empathy = the ability to identify with and understand somebody else's feelings or difficulties. ‘Putting yourself in their shoes’ Empathy in driving:  Avoids conflict  Encourages defensive driving  Prevents collisions through anticipation Drive in a manner that you would expect from other drivers Slide 11.3

5. Conflict Avoid becoming angry on the road, and angering other drivers :  Stay calm, and be aware of your mood and emotions.  If you are on a long trip, rest every few hours.  Don’t compete with another driver, or retaliate.  Don’t take other drivers’ mistakes or behaviours personally.  Avoid honking your horn, unless absolutely necessary.  Drive with empathy and courtesy. If you are confronted with road rage from another driver:  Don’t return aggression. Avoid eye contact and do not gesture back. Keep away from erratic drivers.  If you feel threatened by another driver stay in your vehicle and lock the doors. If you have a cell phone, call police. Use your horn and signals to attract attention.  If you believe you are being followed, do not drive home. Drive to a police station or a busy public place. Slide 11.4

6. Lifelong Driving Driving conditions change: Laws and regulations change  New laws are implemented  Old laws are revised Vehicles change  New features and equipment  Higher performance Driving conditions change  Busier roads  Less parking Slide 11.5

7. Lifelong Driving We change as drivers too…  Our values and motives change  We become more experienced drivers  Faculties may diminish Slide 11.6