You Are The Driver The Highway Transportation System

HTS The Purpose of the Highway Transportation System (HTS) is to move ______ and _______ from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. People and Cargo

The HTS has 3 Parts 1. People Roadway users (Walking, running, driving or riding in a vehicle)

2. Vehicles Vehicles There is a wide range of vehicles. Small – with little protection Large trucks weighing many tons

Vehicles come in all kinds of shapes

Different types of Vehicles

3. Roadways Roadways vary from dirt roads to expressways and everything in-between. Some roads are flat, some are hilly, some have sharp turns. Weather conditions, traction conditions & visibility can become major problems

What are the 3 parts of the HTS? People (Roadway users) Vehicles Roadways

Regulating the HTS Good, safe drivers are the most important part of the HTS. States grant drivers the privilege of driving on the roads by issuing a drivers License. You must pass a written test, vision test and a road test. The written test consists of signs and true & false or multiple choice questions.

Road Test The road test is about 15 minutes long. You will be asked to make 4 or 5 left turns, 4 or 5 right turns, stop correctly for 4 or 5 stop signs. You will park on a hill, back the car straight back about 50 feet, and back around a corner. You will go correctly thru a couple of intersections with traffic lights. You must obey all signs, controls and rights-of- way and demonstrate your ability to drive safely. Parallel parking and expressway driving are NOT on the driving test.

Regulating the HTS Federal, state and local governments help to regulate the HTS. National Defense Highway System set up our Interstate System- set traffic guidelines Vehicle Code-federal/state laws Police enforce the laws in the Vehicle Code. Courts decided about guilty or innocent.

Your Driving Task The Driving Task includes social, physical, and mental skills needed to drive. Social – interact with others (Courteous) Physical – using hands and feet. Mental – decision making - most important

The IPDE Process The IPDE Process is a process of seeing, thinking and responding. The four steps are: Identify Predict Decide Execute

Your Driving Responsibilities Driving is a privilege – not a right. It is based on the assumption that you will be a responsible driver and obey all traffic laws. Have a good attitude – avoid road rage, showing off, and negative peer pressure Teens bad drivers? No just inexperienced.

Financial Responsibility Fuel costs Maintenance Insurance You are financially responsible by law for any damage or injuries that you cause.

Your Driver’s License Graduated Driver License Program Permit - 15 years old, have the permit for nine (9) months, get 50 hours of driving with Mom or Dad. ( 10 at night) Intermediate License – no cell phone (18 & under), 1 friend in car for first year, Night time driving restrictions. Full License - some restrictions like no alcohol. No violations.

Implied Consent Program – When you get your driver’s license, you are agreeing to take an alcohol test on request. Organ donor Program – please consider this and discuss with your family.

Learning to Drive Learning to drive is a continuous process. Good drivers never stop learning. Focus on driving not your friends.

Cooperative Test Program To take the test with your driving teacher you must: Get an A or B in the classroom.(85%) Get an A or B in the car. Attendance and “tardies”. BTW teacher feels you are ready.

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