1. Defensive Driving Larry Harshbarger Heritage Group Safety

2. What is the most dangerous thing most of us have in common? Driving with the “general public”

3. Defensive Driving Is:

4. Making effective, ________ & ________ driving choices

5. Creating a safe & ________ free personal driving space inside & around your vehicle

6. Driving to your destination without a ________, a ________ or compromising other driver’s safety

7. Understanding the risks of ________ driving conditions

8. Defensive Driving is driving to save ________, ________, and ________ in spite of conditions around you & the actions of others

9. Cost of a Crash Time ________ Hourly Wage ________ Total ________ Additional ________ Total Cost ________

10. Cost of a Crash Time 8 hours Hourly Wage $15 Total $120 Additional $2200 Total Cost $2320

11. Collision Prevention 1.R ________ the hazard 2.U ________ the defense 3.A ________ C ________, in time

12. Recognize the Hazard Scan ahead, around & behind Look in mirrors every 3 - 5 seconds Use “What if” strategy

13. Understand the Defense Know what to do to avoid Know the consequences of your choices Know basic defenses: 1.Effective scanning patterns 2.Slow down 3.Use safe following distance

14. Understand the Defense Alert & paying attention Many know correct evasive maneuvers, but aren't focusing & lose time Many act in time, but act incorrectly

15. Who is affected By A traffic Crash?

16. Rules & Regulations 1.In Indiana, you must have these items in your car to be driving legally: a.Valid driver’s license b.Proof of insurance c.Vehicle registration d.Vehicle emissions certificate

17. Rules & Regulations 2.In Indiana, you May be stopped by police for not wearing a safety belt a.True b.False

18. Rules & Regulations 3.If your car has an air bag, you should move your seat back, but you don’t have to wear a seat belt a.True b.False

19. Rules & Regulations 4.In Indiana, child safety seats are mandatory for children under 5 years of age or under 40 pounds a.True b.False

20. Rules & Regulations 5.Zero-tolerance laws apply to: a.Underage drinking & Driving b.Excessive traffic violations c.Impaired drivers aged 21 & over d.Safety belt laws

21. Rules & Regulations 6.In Indiana, by holding a valid driver’s license,you have agreed to an alcohol test if the officer believes you are operating under the influence a.True b.False

22. Rules & Regulations 7.In Indiana, the illegal blood/breath alcohol limit is: a..02 b..04 c..08 d..10

23. Triple Whammy 1.Vehicle Crash 2.Human Crash 3.Internal Crash

24. Crash Buster Seat Belts distributes forces Everyone buckled up Chest 10” away from chest Seat back as far as possible

25. Drugs & Driving 1.People who don’t drink & drive are not affected by those who do a.True b.False

26. Drugs & Driving 2.As long as a drinker keeps their blood-alcohol level below the legal limit, their driving abilities won’t be impaired a.True b.False

27. Drugs & Driving 3.Coffee is a remedy for “sobering up” a.True b.False

28. Drugs & Driving 4.Marijuana & other drugs do not have noticeable effects on driving skills after the high has worn off a.True b.False

29. Drugs & Driving 5.Lite beer has less alcohol than regular beer a.True b.False

30. Drugs & Driving 6.On Weekends between 10 pm – 2 am, 1of 5 drivers impaired a.True b.False

31. Drugs & Driving 7.Coordination is first physical ability to be impaired by alcohol a.True b.False

32. Drugs & Driving 8.If someone is not visibly impaired, they are probably not too drunk to drive a.True b.False

33. Drugs & Driving 9.Over-the-counter drugs do not affect driving ability as seriously as prescription drugs a.True b.False

34. Drugs & Driving 10.Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicating drug a.True b.False

36. Safe Following Distance At 50 MPH, moving 75 FPS 3 second rule Higher speed = higher stopping distance

37. Adverse Conditions Light Hazards _______________ Defenses _______________

38. Adverse Conditions Weather Hazards _______________ Defenses _______________

39. Adverse Conditions Road Hazards _______________ Defenses _______________

40. Adverse Conditions Traffic Hazards _______________ Defenses _______________

41. Adverse Conditions Vehicle Hazards _______________ Defenses _______________

42. Adverse Conditions Driver Hazards _______________ Defenses _______________

43. The Sinister Six 1.Speeding 2.Right of way 3.Improper turns 4.Tailgating 5.Passing (overtaking) 6.Driving left of center

44. 1.Speeding “Why is it that everyone driving faster than us is a maniac, & everyone driving slower than us is an idiot?” George Carlin

45. Speed Kills 1/3 of all fatalities Every 10 mph, death risk doubled

48. 2.Right of Way 30% of drivers say they ran a red light in past week 26% rolled through stop sign

49. How Not to Get Hit Look left, right, ahead &left Don’t let up on brake – driver behind sees brake lights off & accelerate Go when safe If 2 nd car, wait 2 seconds

50. Rule of thirds 1.Accelerate 2.Maintain speed 3.Cover brake & prepare to stop

51. 3.Turning Stop so you can see tires touching pavement Signal Appropriate lane Wheels straight Turn in appropriate lane

52. Avoiding Head-On Crash 1.Read the road ahead 2.Drive to the right 3.Reduce speed 4.Ride off the road

53. 4.Tailgating 30 mph 6646 = 112 66 = 133 46

54. 4.Tailgating 55 mph 120164 = 284 = 395 120275

55. 5-6.Passing & Left Of Center 3 Types of crashes 1.Sideswipe 2.Run off road 3.Head-on

56. Do I really need to pass? If passing requires you to increase your speed, reconsider the need to pass 5-6.Passing & Left Of Center

57. Use safe following distance Check blind spot Use turn signal Check traffic ahead & behind 5-6.Passing & Left Of Center

58. Avoiding Head-On Crash 1.Read the road ahead 2.Drive to the right 3.Reduce speed 4.Ride off the road 5-6.Passing & Left Of Center

59. Aggressive Driving Driving in selfish, bold, push manner Without regard for rights & safety of others

60. Aggressive Driving Lane Blocking Tailgating Signal use Horn use Headlight use Merging Blocking traffic

61. Road Rage Using vehicle as a weapon Physical assault of a driver or vehicle Criminal offense

62. Reduce Stress Allow enough travel time Alternative routes If late, call ahead Don’t drive when angry, upset or tired Make yourself comfortable Give benefit of doubt Personalize other drivers

64. Confronted Stay Calm & Relaxed Get away from situation Avoid eye contact Do not challenge Ignore comments & gestures Report aggressive driving

65. Most common type of driver in an accident… The distracted driver…