Managing Risk with the IPDE Process Chapter 5 Managing Risk with the IPDE Process Start working on the 6 questions on P. 103 Chapter 4 Answers: 1.c,2.d,3.b,4.b,5.a,6.d,7.a

Chapter 5: Managing Risk with the IPDE Process OBJECTIVES: The IPDE Process Identify and Predict Decide and Execute Using the IPDE Process

I.P.D.E. PROCESS ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF SEEING, THINKING & RESPONDING.

The IPDE Process DRIVING Risk Factors Driver-contributed factors Adjusting radio Being angry Having blurred vision Combing hair Drinking while driving Using a cell phone Maintenance & repair factors Bald tires Poorly adjusted brakes Dirty windshield Broken headlight Worn wiper blades Roadway & environment factors Bright sun Construction Dark shadows Snow & ice Sharp curve

IDENTIFY USE VISUAL SEARCH PATTERN TO IDENTIFY: OPEN AND CLOSE ZONES SPECIFIC CLUES OTHER USERS ROADWAY FEATURES AND CONDITIONS TRAFFIC CONTROLS

The IPDE Process Make sure your condition or the condition of your vehicle does not raise the level of risk Do not take chances with your vehicle Potential for suffering and loss is too great Do not develop risk-taking habits Make every effort to develop low-risk driving behaviors Become a safe driver

CLOSED ZONE SPACE NOT OPEN TO YOU (EX. RED LIGHT, PARKED VEHICLE. DO NOT STARE

PREDICT USE KNOWLEDGE, JUDGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO PREDICT: ACTION OTHER USERS SPEED DIRECTION CONTROL

DECIDE DECIDE TO MAKE ONE OR MORE ACTIONS TO: CHANGE OR MAINTAIN SPEED CHANGE DIRECTION COMMUNICATE

EXECUTE EXECUTE YOUR DECISIONS TO: CONTROL SPEED STEER COMMUNICATE COMBINE ACTIONS

Why you don't swerve for animals; ducks cause 4-car injury collision

SMITH SYSTEM AIM HIGH IN STEERING KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING GET THE BIG PICTURE MAKE SURE OTHERS SEE YOU LEAVE YOURSELF AN OUT

ZONE CONTROL SYSTEM SIX ZONES OF SPACE SURROUNDING YOUR VEHICLE ZONES ARE THE WIDTH OF A LANE EXTENDS AS FAR AS THE DRIVER CAN SEE OPEN ZONE = NO RESTRICTION IN YOUR LINE OF SIGHT

Identify & Predict Look for Traffic Controls Learn to look in different places for traffic controls At major intersections controls could be: Overhead In the center On a corner