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Chapter 1
HTS:Highway
Transportation System
Comprised of what?
Pedestrians/Vehicles/Drivers/Roads
Regulation of HTS
What & Who regulates it?
Laws/enforcement/courts
Engineers plan, build, maintain
Social Aspects of Driving
Working with other drivers
Avoiding conflicts
Physical Aspects of Driving
Having driving skills become a habit
New drivers need to focus on this the most
Mental Aspect of Driving
Decision making skills
IDPE Process
Identify
Predict
Decide
Execute
Identify
Information about the scene
Predict
When/where possible inflict will develop
Decide
When/where/how to communicate/adjust speed/change position to avoid conflict
Execute
Perform the right action(s) to prevent conflict
Defensive Driving
What is it?
Driving in a way that reduces conflicts/dangerous driving situations
Collision vs Accident
Predictable versus Chance
Going to fast versus wind blows car door open
Causes of Collisions
Driver error
Breaking the law
Not slowing down in adverse conditions
Car defective
Tailgating
Drugs/Drinking & driving
Driving while tired
Why collision is a major cause of death
for young peopleLack of experience
Increased exposure to night driving increased risk taking
Peer pressure
Drinking & driving
What are your financial
responsibilities when driving
Fuel
Insurance
Damages/Injuries
Environmental Responsibility
Fuel efficiency
Car pools/public transportation
GDLGraduated Driver
Licensing
Learner's Permit
Probationary License
Basic License
Learner's Permit
Must be 16
Signed consent
Enrolled in a "Behind The Wheel" driver training course
Pass tests - written & vision
Practice at least 6 months
Probationary License
Completed 6 months of supervised driving
Must pass road test
Must be 17
Must practice unsupervised for 1 year
Must observe restrictions
Basic Driver License
Must be 18
Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving
Organ Donor Program
Inform family of decision
On Driver's License
Implied Consent
By having a driver's license, you agree to take an alcohol test upon request
Refusal = loss of license