Dangerous Driving Behaviors Section 5 (Day 3)

You have 10 minutes Section 5 (Day 3) Bell Ringer Do you think the type of music you listen to while driving affects the way you drive and why?

Aggressive Driving

Aggressive Driving/Road Rage Most Crashes are NOT Accidents Write this slide

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Aggressive Driving Page 29 Defined by Virginia Law: –The intent to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person while committing one or more traffic offenses. –Examples: failure to stop or yield the right of way, evasion of a traffic control device.

The trigger for aggressive driving is most often traffic congestion. Aggressive Driving Write this slide

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Aggressive Driving Page 29 Aggressive drivers take their frustrations out on other drivers. They: –Run red lights –Run stop signs –Speed –Tailgate –Weave in and out of traffic

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Aggressive Driving Page 29 What should you do? First, you need to protect yourself by staying out of the way. Don’t challenge the aggressive driver by speeding up or trying to out maneuver them. Avoid eye contact and ignore gestures and shouting.

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Aggressive Driving Page 29 If convicted of aggressive driving, your license could be suspended for 10 days or for as long as six months.

Aggressive Driving Video

Road Rage  A Condition Where Motorists Become Violent in Reaction to Traffic Disturbances or Driver Behavior  A criminal offense  Usually males between years old.  The trigger is most often traffic congestion. Write this slide

Three Types of Road Rage complainingcomplaining rushingrushing competingcompeting resistingresisting Quiet Road-Rage: AAAAAGHH!!! YOU’RE TOO SLOW~MOVE!!! Write this slide

Three Types of Road Rage yellingyelling cussingcussing staringstaring honkinghonking insultinginsulting Verbal Road-Rage: What’s the hold up!!! Come on, HURRY UP LET’S GO!!! Write this slide

Three Types of Road Rage cutting offcutting off blockingblocking chasingchasing fightingfighting shootingshooting Epic Road-Rage: Write this slide

Positive Attitudes Remember that you cannot control traffic, only your reaction to it!

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Distracted Driving- Page 29 There are many types of distractions that prevent the drivers from focusing on the complex task of driving. Examples: –Cell phones –Changing the radio/cd player –Talking to passengers –Eating

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Distracted Driving- Page 29 Virginia law prohibits drivers under age 18 from using cell phones or any other wireless communication device while driving. Except: –While driving in an emergency –And when the vehicle is lawfully parked or stopped.

See Virginia Driver’s Manual Distracted Driving- Page 30 Annually, driver distractions account for 20% of all traffic crashes. Why? The distracted driver drives into a high risk situation losing precious seconds before recognizing the situation. Then, they often over-correct making an emergency maneuver.

You have 15 minutes Read pages Test questions may come from reading. Do Lesson 4 Review questions(1-2) on page 68. Write the assignment and questions. Save to be turned in with your test. Class work (4 of 5)

Dealing with Driver Fatigue Write this slide

Fatigue is:  The Body’s “Downtime”  Follows a Period of: Extended mental activity Extended physical activity  Characterized by: Reduced capacity for work Reduced efficiency of brain function Definition of Fatigue Write this slide

Causes of Fatigue  Emotional Stress  Extended Physical Activity  Sleep Disorders  Body’s Natural “downtime”  Midnight to 6 a.m.  1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Write this slide

Delaying Fatigue Onset  Get plenty of rest  Avoid Long Drives  Keep Your Eyes Moving Moving  Get Plenty of Fresh Air Air Write this slide

Delaying Fatigue Symptoms Change Drivers at Regular Intervals Change Drivers at Regular Intervals Adjust HVAC Properly Adjust HVAC Properly Write this slide

You have 15 minutes Read pages Test questions may come from reading. Do Lesson 3 Review questions(1-2) on page 47. Write the assignment and questions. Save to be turned in with your test. Class work (5of 5)

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