The Driving Task DRIVER EDUCATION

HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM The purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. The 3 parts of The HTS: PEOPLE VEHICLES ROADWAYS

PEOPLE People use the HTS by walking, driving, or riding are called roadway users

VEHICLES HMMM….what are some types of small vehicles? What kind of big vehicles do you find on the road? What kind of vehicles are in-between the two?

ROADWAYS From small dirt roads to Complex multi lane expressways, ROADWAYS are the path that vehicles use to get from one place to another.

ROADWAYS Conditions such as Rain Nighttime Rough pavement …..can become major problems You must maintain control of your vehicle at all times!!!!!!!!!

Regulating The HTS Drivers who operate their vehicles in a responsible, low-risk manner are the most important part in the HTS. To make sure this happens, all states grant individuals the privilege of driving on their roads by issuing them a driver's license. By passing a licensing exam you agree to obey traffic laws in exchange for the privilege of a license. A DRIVER LICENSE IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT!!!!!!!!!

Optional Activity What word best describes the difference between a privilege and a right? Can you think of a few examples in our school that show the difference between a RIGHT and a PRIVILEGE? Come up with a few examples and list them below. After a minute or so we will share answers with 2-3 others in class.

National Highway Safety Act •Laws are passed to makeup the safety code •Vehicle agencies assure that laws are obeyed •Motor vehicle departments set rules to assure that driver and vehicle standards are met

National Highway Safety Act •Judges decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent. Highway traffic engineers plan, build, and maintain the system of roadways.

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Your Driving Task Social Skills Physical Skills Mental Skills The Driving Task includes all the following skills required to drive: Social Skills Physical Skills Mental Skills

To perform the driving task with low-risk results, you must develop habits for: Using knowledge and visual skills Obey all traffic laws Judge time and space Anticipate how your car will respond under normal and emergency conditions

SOCIAL SKILLS Driving requires you to interact successfully with people. Without courtesy and cooperation, low-risk driving is impossible. A big part of driving is applying your social skills to these types of situations so that everyone avoids conflict.

SOCIAL SKILLS What social skills can impact driving? Work with a partner to come up with a few positive social driving skills and a few negative driving skills.

Positive SOCIAL SKILLS ?????

Positive SOCIAL SKILLS Directional lights Using the horn as a warning Wave someone on to go first High beams to communicate in bad weather Thank a driver for courteous actions

Negative SOCIAL SKILLS ?????

Negative SOCIAL SKILLS Using horn to express anger or frustration Using high beams to distract or anger another driver Tailgating Obscene gestures or other “road rage” behaviors

PHYSICAL SKILLS Physical skills of driving are not natural, they must be learned. Beginners usually have to concentrate hard on physical skills before they can focus their attention on the social and mental aspects of driving.

MENTAL SKILLS Decision Making Skills: The IPDE Process is a process of seeing, thinking and responding PROCESS IDENTIFY important information in the ongoing driving scene. PREDICT when and where possible points of conflict will develop. DECIDE when, where, and how to communicate, adjust speed, and/or change position to avoid conflict. EXECUTE the right actions to prevent conflict EXAMPLES IDENTIFY an oncoming car, turn signal, and driveway approaching. PREDICT that your path of travel and the oncoming vehicle's path of travel will conflict. DECIDE to slow down or stop EXECUTE speed reduction decision by taking foot off accelerator and gently braking.

snow? could be bad road conditions...

How many potential issues can you Identify? See the IPDE in action. How many potential issues can you Identify? Video Link

Optional Activity Can you think of an activity other than driving where one could use the IPDE model? Use the model to explain how you need to Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute using your example.

Defensive driving is the ability used to lower the risk of conflict by protecting you and others from dangerous driving situations.

Your Driving Responsibilities A collision occurs when a vehicle conflicts with and hits another object. A collision in a more accurate term than accident because accidents happen by chance. List some different types of accidents…. ★★ Could they have been prevented???? Most likely someone made a choice that resulted in that collision!!!!

Serious Driving Errors: Following another vehicle too closely Driving too fast for conditions Not wearing safety belts Driving after drinking or using drugs Driving while very tired

RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL Fuel Maintaining car Insurance Any damages or injuries you cause ENVIRONMENTAL Buy and maintain fuel efficient cars Use fuel efficient driving habits Recycle used materials Reduce driving through car pools and use of public transportation when possible