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CHAPTER 5
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Preventing Accidents pg 80
A. Most accidents are caused by driver error.
B. Standard Accident Prevention Formula:
1. Be Alert
2. Be Prepared
3. Act In Time
Aggressive Driving/Road Rage
Speeding Improper or excessive lane changing Tailgate Pass illegally on the right Make facial or hand gestures Screaming Honking the horn Flashing high beams
Call (888) SAF-ROAD or cell phone #77.
Distractions
Collisions are caused by a distracted motorist Tailgate, Go too fast Drift Ignore
Traffic signs and signals, Road markings Potential traffic hazards Road conditions Other vehicles
WHY?? Pg 81
Lighting a cigarette looking in the glove compartment Watching children or talking to other
passengers in the vehicle Eating Using a cellular phone or any other electronic
device • Adjusting the radio or CD player • Applying makeup
Tired Driver
Maggie’s Law- illegal to knowingly drive while impaired by lack of sleep
Establishes driving while fatigued as reckless under the vehicular homicide statute
Highway Hypnosis
Driving behind the wheel for a long period may experience highway hypnosis
Trance like state Should try to rest every 2 hours http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RajlY1mzl
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Communication
A. Use signals horn and lights to communicate with other drivers.
B. Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
C. At night quick flip of headlights
Adjusting To Different Roads
A. City Driving- you must be able to handle more:
1. Heavy traffic, pedestrians, less visible vehicles
2. You need to look at least 12 seconds ahead.
3. Be ready for anything.
Highway Driving
A. Speeding is a factor in 29% of fatal crashes on dry roads, 32% on wet roads, 47% with snow, & 54% on ice.
B. Slow Down , don’t be in a rush to die.
Curves
A. Slow down before the curve.
B. On right hand curves don’t drift into the other lane.
C. On Left hand curves, watch for other vehicles drifting into your lane.
Construction Zones
A. Slow down, fines for moving violations are doubled in a construction zone.
B. Annually there are nearly 800 fatal and over 300,000 serious injury crashes in work zones.
Keep A Space Cushion
A. To avoid a collision you need time to react.
B. Keep space on all sides of your car.
C. Don’t get boxed in.
Following Distance p. 84
A. Tailgating is a common cause of accidents.
B. One car length for every 10 MPH
C. The 3 seconds Plus Rule 4 seconds or more in the rain
D. Roadways are most slippery in the first few minutes of rain or a misting.
Following Intervals
2 Seconds… Permits driver time to steer out of problem areas at all listed speeds on a dry surface and braking out of problems at speeds under 35 mph.
3 Seconds… Permits driver time to steer out of problem areas at all listed speeds on dry surface and braking out of problems at speeds to 45 mph.
4 Seconds… Permits driver time to steer out of problem areas at all listed speeds on dry surface and braking out of problems at speeds to 75 mph
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZluKqZpm5g
Wet Roads Hydroplaning
A. Tires can ride up on a film of water like water skis at speeds of 35 MPH or more.
B. To avoid slow down in heavy rain, standing water or slush and do not drive on bald or worn tires.
C. Quick turns or changes in speed may cause car to skid
D. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdwuftIUwYY
Snow and Ice
A. Motorists are liable if ice flies from their vehicle and causes death, injury or property damage.
B. You will skid if you: Accelerate to quickly, Turn to fast, Brake improperly
C. Snow tires can be used between Nov. 15 & April 1 of each year.
Night Driving
90% of driving decisions are based upon what a motorists sees.
Vision is reduced Slow down Be able to stop within the distance
you can see
Reduced Visibility
Under these increase your following distance Frost/Ice Fog – low beam Sun Glare
Driving Problems
Ignition system Skids
If the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide, take foot off the gas pedal.
turn wheel in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding
Emergency stops Slow down Pull off when safe Put 4 ways on
Stalling on RR tracks
Driving Problems Continue
Running off Pavement Slow down. Regain control. Turn slowly onto the road.
Car Fires Get everyone out Do not attempt to put it out
Plunging into water 3-5 minutes to get out Escape through window
Vehicle Failure
Brake failure Tire Blow out Power Steering failure headlight Failure Gas Pedal problems Hood latch failure Windshield Wiper failure
Avoid collisions
Stop quickly
Turn quickly
Speed up
Avoiding Collisions cont..
Avoid Head-On CollisionsAvoid Head-On Collisions Drive off road rather than skid off road Hit something soft rather than something hard Hit something going your way rather than
something stationary Hit stationary object with glancing blow Hit stationary object rather than an approaching
object Steer to avoid oncoming traffic
In case of a collision
Stop vehicle Remain calm Notify police Wait at the scene but try not to block traffic Ask for assistance from bystanders Warn other traffic
Types of Collisions
Rear Side Head-on Parked Vehicle