UNIT 9 DRIVER BEHAVIOUR MAKING ASSESSMENTS AND DECISIONS

How we make decisions People make decisions differently:  Thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of each option  Flipping a coin  Accepting the first option that seems like it might work  Asking someone else or an "expert“  Looking for an answer we already think is right  Avoiding decisions altogether  Choosing what worked last time  Choosing what we think other people want us to Slide 9.1

Decisions on the Road Many things affect how we make decisions when driving:  Mood  Emotion  Values  Motives  Amount of time  Laws and regulations  Our decision-making style Slide 9.2

Conscious and Unconscious Decisions Conscious decisions are made when we have time to think about what choice to make.:  Whether or not to drive  Which route to take Unconscious decisions are made when we don’t have to think about it, or when we don’t have time to:  Switching on lights, wipers, or checking mirrors become routine  Emergency stops or evasive action Slide 9.3

Consequences of Poor Decisions What can happen if a poor decision is made?  A collision  A traffic violation  Getting lost  Damage to your vehicle, or other vehicles  Failure to follow correct procedure after a collision Slide 9.4