You are the Driver NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 1: Driver Responsibility and Licensing Presentation 2 of 2 1

HTS  Highway Transportation System Three Parts Three Parts PeoplePeople VehiclesVehicles RoadwaysRoadways 2

Roadway Users  People Good Good Safe Low Risk Safe Low Risk Responsible Responsible Good Driving Skills Good Driving Skills  People Bad Distracted Tired Sick or Ill Alcohol Influenced Drug Influenced 3

Vehicles  Mopeds  Motorcycles  Cars  Vans  Small Trucks  Busses  Campers  Trailers  Farm Vehicles  Construction Equipment  18 Wheelers Semi Trailers 4

Roadways  Multilane  Expressways  Highways  Gravel  Dirt Roads  Common Conditions Rain Night Rough Pavement 5

Regulating The HTS  States grant individuals the privilege of driving on the roads by issuing them a driving license.  By passing a licensing exam, you agree to obey traffic laws in exchange for the privilege of operating a motor vehicle on public roads. 6

Federal – State – Local Government Agencies  Assist in regulating the HTS Laws are made to make up the vehicle code. Laws are made to make up the vehicle code. Enforcement Agencies assure that driver and vehicle standards are met, & laws are obeyed. Enforcement Agencies assure that driver and vehicle standards are met, & laws are obeyed. Courts decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent. Courts decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent. Highway traffic engineers plan, build, and maintain the complex system of roadways. Highway traffic engineers plan, build, and maintain the complex system of roadways. 7

Your Driving Task  Using Knowledge & Visual Skills  Obeying Traffic Laws  Judging, Time & Space  Anticipating How Your Car Will Respond Under Normal And Emergency Conditions 8

Social Skills  Interact Successfully With People  Courteous Driver  Obey Traffic Laws SOCIAL TRUTH : All Drivers Bring Their Own Problems and Skill Levels to Your Shared Highway World! 9

Physical Skills  You Must Learn Physical Skills of Driving So That They Become Natural Habits. (Second Nature)  Beginning Drivers Must Focus on Physical Skills First.  Seasoned Drivers can focus more attention to the Social and Mental Aspects of Driving! 10

Mental Skills  Safe Low Risk Driving is Primarily A Mental Task Which Involves Decision Making. DECISION MAKING SKILLS! 11

The IPDE PROCESS  IDENTIFY  PREDICT  DECIDE  EXECUTE 12

IPDE  IDENTIFY: important information in the ongoing driving scene  PREDICT: when and where possible points of conflict will develop.  DECIDE: when, where, and how to communicate, adjust speed, and/or change position to avoid conflict.  Execute: the right action(s) to prevent conflict. 13

MASTER THE IPDE  You Will Be Able To Drive In A Way That Reduces Conflicts.  This Ability Is Called DEFENSIVE DRIVING It Lowers the Risk of Conflict by Protecting You and Others From Dangerous Driving Situations! 14

Your Driving Responsibilities  Driving is a privilege-not a right!  The driving privilege is based on an assumption that you will be a responsible driver.  Assume the responsibility and respect it! It will be good to you and with low risk driving habits, you will enjoy it.  Disrespect Responsibilities you may ruin your life and the lives of those around you! 15

Attitude  Affects Willingness to Learn  A Good Attitude Reinforces Safe Driving Habits  It Allows for Safe – Enjoyable – Low Risk Driving 16

BAdditude  Attention Seekers – Reckless Behaviors  Road Rage  Careless When In A Hurry  Challenge another problem driver  Peer Pressure – Someone Sometime is going to try to get you to do something that you do not want to do. DO NOT GO THERE! 17

Breakdowns in the HTS  Traffic Tie-Ups  Collisions A collision occurs when a vehicle conflicts with and hits another object. Collisions are a major cause of injury and death! 18

Compare the Odds pg 9  You will be killed in an airplane crash! 1 in 4,600,000  You will be killed in a Fire 1 in 40,000  You will be killed in a Car Crash! 1 in

Other Responsibilities  Financial: Driving Related Costs Fuel Fuel Maintenance Maintenance Insurance Insurance Financially for damage and/or injury you cause! Financially for damage and/or injury you cause!  Environmental: Managing Environment Problems Ex: fuel efficient vehicles, recycling, carpool, public transportation, energy efficient driving. 20