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Factors that Affect Your Driving Ability

How Emotions Affect Your Driving oInattention – speeding or taking other risks without even knowing it oLack of Concentration – feeling anxious or excited about something else oAbility to Process Information – decreases ability to use good judgment and manage risk

How to Control Your Emotions oMaintain a Responsible Attitude – show respect for order and safety and take responsibility for your actions oIdentify Troublesome Situations – identify situations that may upset or annoy you, and deal with them in a responsible way

How to Control Your Emotions continued…. oAvoid Triggering Aggressive Driving - Keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead - Apologize with an appropriate gesture - Always signal when changing lanes - Keep your cool

How to Control Your Emotions continued…. oPlan Ahead – always allow enough time to get where you are going or try to find an alternate route oExpect Mistakes from Others – never assume that other drivers will drive safely or obey all the rules oDon’t Drive When Upset or Depressed – wait until your feelings subside

How to Control Your Emotions continued…. oDon’t Give in to Negative Peer Pressure – don’t let the influence of friends cause you to take unnecessary risks oTrain Yourself Always to Use Correct Procedures – make sure safe driving procedures are automatic, no matter what your emotional state may be

How would you handle your emotions? Group Improv Skits