© 2006 PSEN Unit - #4 Let’s Go Driving Identification Evaluation Control Monitor

© 2006 PSEN Goal & Objective To demonstrate to each participant the importance of reading the roadway environment and interpret the story that roadway marking tells as we drive.

© 2006 PSEN Attitude to Foster With a new perspective evolving you need to incorporate roadway markings into your driving situations. Marking tell a story about your environment and if you maintain an attitude of open mindedness you can improve you're your driver decision making process when you make them part of your driving ritual.

© 2006 PSEN The value of roadway markings is clear. They are a key to reading your roadway environment. The value of roadway markings is clear. They are a key to reading your roadway environment. Reading the Road

© 2006 PSEN Reading the Road Stop Ahead Cross Road Ahead Road Crew Flag Person Ahead

© 2006 PSEN School Zone School Crossing School Zone 20 mph

© 2006 PSEN Stop Signs The STOP sign always means “come to a complete halt” and applies to each vehicle that comes to the sign. You must stop before any crosswalk or stop line painted on the pavement. Come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians or other vehicles, and proceed carefully.

© 2006 PSEN Yield Signs Slow down and be prepared to stop. Let traffic, pedestrians, or bicycles pass before you enter the intersection or join another roadway. You must come to a complete stop if traffic conditions require it

© 2006 PSEN Traffic Signals A steady red light means “stop.” Do not go until the light turns green. You may make a right turn on a red light only after coming to a complete stop, then yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles in your path A flashing red light means the same as a STOP sign. Come to a complete stop. Obey the right of- way laws and proceed when it is safe to do so.

© 2006 PSEN Traffic Signals A steady yellow light means the traffic signal is changing from green to red. You must stop if it is safe to do so. If you are already stopped at an intersection or a stop line, you may not proceed. A flashing yellow light is a warning. Proceed with caution, and stay alert. Look both ways when crossing an intersection.

© 2006 PSEN Traffic Signals A steady green light means “go,” but only after you have yielded to other vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians in the road. If you are crossing an intersection, make sure you have enough room to make it completely through. Never block an intersection. You may make a turn as long as you have enough space to complete the turn and avoid creating a hazard. Look out for drivers who are not obeying traffic signals or are racing through intersections. A green arrow means you may make a “protected” turn in the direction of the arrow

© 2006 PSEN Traffic Signs Road Narrows Ahead Divided Highway Ends Traffic may flow on both sides of the sign

© 2006 PSEN Traffic Signal Ahead Playground Traffic Signs Lane merging from right. Watch for other traffic

© 2006 PSEN Traffic Signs

© 2006 PSEN Railroad Crossing Safety

© 2006 PSEN Identification Evaluation Control Monitor Identification Evaluation Control Monitor Busy & Congested Area

© 2006 PSEN Identification Evaluation Control Monitor Identification Evaluation Control Monitor Quiet Residential Neighborhood

© 2006 PSEN Defensive Driving Goals 1.To maintain the highest level of safety possible. 2.To be prepared for unexpected situations and conditions which can adversely affect emergency vehicle operations. 3.To avoid, through effective training and applied practice, unnecessary legal consequences.

© 2006 PSEN Preparing to Drive Route Planning Driver Readiness Effective Start-Up Procedures

© 2006 PSEN Route Planning –Minimizing accident exposure –Enable the emergency driver to focus on actual driving tasks –Avoid environmental and construction hazards Preparing to Drive

© 2006 PSEN Driver Readiness –Fatigue –Health –Personal Problems Preparing to Drive

© 2006 PSEN Emergency Response Driving Predicting the predictable Expect the unexpected Handling any unexpected problems

© 2006 PSEN 1.Aim High 2.Get the Big Picture 3.Keep eyes moving, scanning 4.Make sure the other drivers see the emergency vehicle 5.Identify an escape route Emergency Response Driving

© 2006 PSEN Use of Emergency Lights and Siren They notify other drives that an approaching emergency vehicle is operating in an emergency mode. They request other drivers to yield the right of way to the emergency vehicle in accordance with sate and/or local law. Signals two (2) basic concepts:

© 2006 PSEN Use of Siren Use when responding to an emergency Yelp mode 200 feet from intersections High Low mode is least effective Use another audible device to alert drivers who fail to hear siren

© 2006 PSEN Perception time = ¾ of a second Perception Time & Distance Identification Evaluation Control Monitor Identification Evaluation Control Monitor

© 2006 PSEN Space Management Following Distance Rate of Closure Blind spots along side Traffic closure from behind

© 2006 PSEN Vehicle Speed You must never travel faster than is reasonable and proper for the current conditions and public safety Traffic Conditions Road Conditions Weather & Visibility Pedestrians or Bicyclists

© 2006 PSEN Basic Maneuver - Backing Up 1.Park intelligently 2.Give audible notice 3.Use a spotter 4.Understand signals 5.Use side mirrors 6.Check front corners 7.Maintain speed control

© 2006 PSEN Basic Maneuvers Lane Changing –Plan ahead –Signal Intentions –Practice space management –Make the change of lanes smoothly

© 2006 PSEN Operating under Adverse Conditions Traction Implications –Rain –Snow & Ice –Leaves Vision Implications –Night Driving –Precipitation

© 2006 PSEN Operating under Adverse Conditions Vision Implications –Night Driving –Precipitation

© 2006 PSEN Crash Avoidance 1.Identify Escape Route 2.Brake Smoothly and Firmly 3.Accelerate Smoothly 4.Steer to avoid Head-On Impact

© 2006 PSEN Plan ahead for the turn. Do not turn suddenly at the last moment. Signal your turn at least 100 feet beforehand. Plan ahead for the turn. Do not turn suddenly at the last moment. Signal your turn at least 100 feet beforehand. On a highway, signal at least 500 feet before a turn. Signal before you apply your brakes to make your intentions known to other drivers. Planning Turns

© 2006 PSEN Obey the Officer Any direction given by a traffic officer overrules any traffic signs, signals or pavement markings. If an officer asks you to stop at a green light, you stop. If an officer waves you through a red signal, you must obey the his / her direction.

© 2006 PSEN Reduce your speed Check your mirrors for traffic behind you and check the blind spot on your turning side Reduce your speed Check your mirrors for traffic behind you and check the blind spot on your turning side INTERSECTION SAFETY

© 2006 PSEN It’s all in your hands INTERSECTION SAFETY

© 2006 PSEN Unit - #4 Let’s Go Driving Identification Evaluation Control Monitor