Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 2 DEFENSIVE DRIVING
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Defensive driving skills Managing time, space, and visibility The SAFE method
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defensive Driving Skills What is defensive driving?.
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defensive Driving Skills Essential skills for defensive driving knowledge preparation awareness anticipation good judgment
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Managing Time, Space, and Visibility The importance of following distance the 3-second rule
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Managing Time, Space, and Visibility Space cushioning Tailgating Making yourself known –communicating your intentions –increasing your visibility
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Space Cushioning.
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. The SAFE Method Scan Assess Find Execute
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Scan
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Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Orderly Visual Search (OVS)
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Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 3 THE CONDITION OF THE DRIVER
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives The physical condition of the driver The mental condition of the driver
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Condition of the Driver Vision visual acuity field of vision depth perception color vision
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Vision
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Condition of the Driver Age Coordination Hearing Size and height
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Condition of the Driver Chronic illness and disability Fatigue and lack of sleep Illness Injury Carbon monoxide poisoning
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Mental Condition of the Driver Anger Stress Anxiety, excitement, and depression Distractions
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 6 THE SPEED FACTOR: NEGOTIATING CURVES AND BRAKING
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Physical laws affecting driving Negotiating curves Braking Speed limits
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Laws Affecting Driving Speed and acceleration Gravity Traction Inertia Kinetic energy and force of impact
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Gravity
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Traction
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Inertia
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Inertia
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiating Curves Center of gravity and loading
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiating Curves Road slopes
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiating Curves Entering a curve
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Braking The proper way to brake
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Stopping Distance
Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Speed Limits Purpose of maximum and minimum speed limits