By: Kenith Real Sebastian Pacheco and Luis Parra Defensive Driving By: Kenith Real Sebastian Pacheco and Luis Parra

80 Prevent a Collision 80 Aggressive Driving/Road Rage 82 Distractions 82 Tired Driver/Highway Hypnosis 83 Communicating and Driving 83 Keep a Safe Distance/Do Not Tailgate 85 Following Distances 85 Changing Lanes and passing Defensive Driving

86 Road Conditions 88 Reduced Visibility 88 Night Driving 89 Driving Situations 92 Reacting to Driving Problems 94 Vehicle Failure 96 Collisions (Accidents) 98 What to do in a case of Collision

Prevent A Collison Most collisions are caused by motorists error. •Be alert •Be prepared •Act in time

Aggresive Driving Emotions can greatly effect a motorist's ability to drive, if a motorist is angry or excited, he/she should take time to cool of. Unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle is counter-productive to the goal of safely operating a motor vehicle.

Video on defensive driving https://youtu.be/pkUcOUFusPQ

Distractions Distractions Some distractions that cause accidents are ·lighting a cigarette ·shaving ·trying to fasten a safety belt while driving *using a cellular device or any other electronic device https://youtu.be/7eFH3y_SIO0 https://youtu.be/iXQJ3cup8c8

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Tired Driving/Highway Hypnosis "Highway hypnosis" trance like state may be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds. To avoid it you have to keep your eyes moving. Communicating and Driving ·you can tap the horn · a quick flip of the headlights from low to high and back to low

Keep A Safe Distance/ Do Not Tailgate Keep a safe distance from other vehicles on the road so that he/she has plenty of time to react to emergencies. One car length Rule of thumb most often is used to keep one car length back (about 20 feet) for each 10 miles per hour of speed https://youtu.be/4oqfodY2Lz0

Continued Three seconds plus rule Since most people have trouble judging distances the three seconds plus rule to determine safe distances may be easier to use As a vehicle in front passes a fixed object begin counting (one one thousand,two one thousand, three one thousand) If it takes at least 3 seconds before your vehicle passes the object, a motorist should have enough

Changing Lanes And Passing https://youtu.be/pkUcOUFusPQ

Road Conditions Wet roads When driving in the rain the three seconds plus rule should be increased to 4 or more seconds. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning means riding on a film of water. To avoid it get your car below 35 mph and firmly grab the steering wheel. Snow and ice In the snow a vehicle may skid if you accelerate too quickly, turn too fast, and/or brake improperly. You can only use studded tires between November 15 and April 1.

Driving Situations Driving situations City Driving . • Drive more slowly. • Pedestrians and individuals in wheel or mobility-assistant vehicles always have the right. • A motorist should look at least 12 seconds ahead.

Reacting To Driving Problems Skids • To avoid a spin , the motorist should turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding, without over steering. Running off the pavement. • If a vehicle wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, do not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.

Collisions Types of accidents include: ·Rear collision ·Side collision ·Head on collision ·Parked vehicle collision What to do in case of a collision ·Stop the vehicle ·Assume the worst and get help ·Try not to block traffic Reporting accident ·Send a writing report to MVC within 10 days is no police report is filed http://youtu.be/_4DApIKjEI0

Quiz 1.) What are the three points in the standard collision prevention formula.? 2.) Name 5 distractions that can happen when you drive? 3.) What are some ways to communicate while driving? 4.) How do you avoid highway hypnosis? 5.) What does the three seconds plus rule determine? 6.) What is hydroplaning? 7.) How do you avoid hydroplaning? 8.) During the rain what should the three seconds plus rule be increased to? 9.) When can you use the snow tires? 10.) When can't you use the snow tires?

Answers Answer Key 1.) Be alert, Be prepared, Act in time. Pg 80 chapter 5 2.) Shaving, eating while driving, lighting a cigarette, fixing seat, using a cellular device, etc. pg 82 chapter 5 3.) Tap the horn and flipping the headlights from low to high and back to low. Pg 83 chapter 5 4.) By not looking at something for more than a few seconds. Pg 83 chapter 5 5.) The three seconds plus rule is used to determine safe distance between you and the driver in front of you. Pg 84 chapter 5 6

Answers Answer Key 6.) Riding on a film of water. Pg 86 chapter 5. 7.) Get below 35mph and firmly grab the wheel. Pg 86 chapter 5 8.) 4-6 seconds. Pg 85 chapter 5 9.) November 15- April 1. Pg 87 chapter 5 10.) April 2- November 14. Pg 87 chapter 5

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