1. Driver’s Education Section IV Day 1

2. OBJECTIVES DMVM pages 22-29 (Copy These ) »Scanning »Sharing the road »Trucks, Tractor Trailers and RV’s »Maintaining a Space Cushion »Trucks, Tractor Trailers and RV’s »Maintaining a Space Cushion

3. Day 1 Bell Ringer #1 / Scenario / Write 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences in each. / Explain what choices a driver might have if he is driving along on a 1-lane rural road and comes upon a tractor (traveling the same direction). Also, the traffic coming toward you is a bicycle followed by a horse and buggy. Problem: also you are at a 1 lane bridge. / Scenario / Write 2 paragraphs, 5 sentences in each. / Explain what choices a driver might have if he is driving along on a 1-lane rural road and comes upon a tractor (traveling the same direction). Also, the traffic coming toward you is a bicycle followed by a horse and buggy. Problem: also you are at a 1 lane bridge.

4. Scanning DMVM - Page 22 Scanning - Gather 90% of info through our eyes Don’t stare, keep eyes moving Look ahead, behind, and side-to-side

5. Line of Sight (LOS) Copy this slide The ability to see the center of your path of travel from the vehicle to your targeting area. This can be blocked by a curb, hill, bush, building, vehicle, etc.

6. Focus Vision Area (Focal) 3 to 5 degrees of useful information  Targeting Skills  Reading Signs and Interpreting Signals Gaining Visual Information Copy this slide

7. Central Vision Area (Inner Fringe) 30 to 36 degrees of useful information  Vehicle to Roadway Reference  Viewing Path of Travel  Viewing Line of Sight to Target Area Gaining Visual Information Copy this slide

8. Peripheral Vision (Outer Fringe) 175 to 185 degrees of useful information  Motion Changes  Color Changes Gaining Visual Information Copy this slide

9. Another Look… ( see Handout 1) Focus Vision Central Vision Peripheral Vision

10. Scanning DMVM - Page 22 See Handout 1 Scan ahead and to the sides Ahead - see things early and have more time to react 20 to 30 seconds ahead (approx. 1 city block) Watch for clues - brake lights, turned wheels on vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, or vehicles going to fast or slow.

11. Scanning DMVM - Page 22 ◊Driving in rural areas ◊Watch for hidden intersections, driveways, or curves. ◊Hills and different road conditions. ◊Other vehicles like farm equipment, trucks, and bicycles. ◊Driving in rural areas ◊Watch for hidden intersections, driveways, or curves. ◊Hills and different road conditions. ◊Other vehicles like farm equipment, trucks, and bicycles.

12. Scanning DMVM - Page 22 Look behind you Use rear-view mirror (about every 10 seconds) Always check behind you before changing lanes, backing up, slowing down, or driving down a steep hill. Only check mirror for an instant. Keep eyes ahead!

13. Sharing the Road DMVM - Page 23 Drivers share the road with many other users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, mopeds, motorcycles, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. You are responsible for adjusting to avoid other’s mistakes to assure everyone’s safety.

14. Accidents Copy this Page 23 (DMVM) write down in your notes Three types of pedestrians involved in accidents are children, elderly, and adults under the influence of alcohol. Write down the 4 precautions (marked by the arrows)

15. Sharing the road DMVM - Page 23 Bicyclists are considered vehicles and have the same rights-of-way Expected to obey same traffic rules and regulations Slow down when approaching bicycles Give them room and be prepared to stop suddenly. Look for them anywhere on roads unless prohibited by signs (highways)

16. Sharing the road DMVM - Pages 23-24 Mopeds are bicycle-like vehicles (VA law) Speeds under 30 MPH 16 years old to ride, obey traffic rules and must carry identification. Don’t need a driver’s license, but may not operate if license is suspended or revoked. May pass if you give room and do so within reasonable speeds.

17. Sharing the road DMVM - Page 24 Motorcycles Approx. 1/2 of all fatal crashes involve automobiles. Most are caused by the motorist’s failure to see the motorcycle in traffic.

18. Motorcycle Awareness Copy this / DMVM - page 24 / Copy in your notebook the 5 guidelines for motorcycle awareness (marked by the arrows) / DMVM - page 24 / Copy in your notebook the 5 guidelines for motorcycle awareness (marked by the arrows)

19. Slow speed vehicles DMVM - Page 24  Electronically powered 4-wheel vehicles  Max. speed of 21-25 MPH  May be operated on public highways with speed limits of 35 MPH or less.  Must be licensed driver or learner’s permit holder, accompanied by a licensed driver.  Must comply in VA for insurance and passenger allowance.  Golf carts are not classified as low speed vehicles!!!  Electronically powered 4-wheel vehicles  Max. speed of 21-25 MPH  May be operated on public highways with speed limits of 35 MPH or less.  Must be licensed driver or learner’s permit holder, accompanied by a licensed driver.  Must comply in VA for insurance and passenger allowance.  Golf carts are not classified as low speed vehicles!!!

20. Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and RV’s DMVM - Page 25 Trucks, tractor-trailers, buses, and RV’s (motor-homes, campers, and travel trailers) Longer and slower Greater stopping distances and turning ranges No-Zones - dangerous areas around these vehicles where crashes are more likely to occur.

21. SEE it (copy this) Search Evaluate Execute In Time

22.  Space Management Steps: Search –Search – Search the entire scene for anything that might cross your path of travel. Evaluate --Evaluate -- Give meaning to what you have observed. Determine an alternate path of travel or change in vehicle position. Determine proper speed. Execute --Execute -- Carry out any alternative action needed to minimize risk. SEE it (copy this)

23. Maintaining a Space Cushion DMVM - Page 25 Space around your vehicle gives you time to react Emergency and collision avoidance Maintain proper spacing around your vehicle, in your lane.

24. Maintaining Space/Visibility to the Front (Copy this) Three ways to control space in front of the vehicle: Three ways to control space in front of the vehicle: 1. Time your Arrival – adjust speed early to avoid unnecessary braking, stops, and to conserve fuel 2. Forward Placement at an Intersection – maintain a position that allows you to monitor the intersection 3. Following Interval -- control space while in motion to establish a space cushion and open line of sight

25. Following Intervals (Copy this)  2 Seconds… Permits driver time to steer out of problem areas at all listed speeds on a dry surface and braking out of problems at speeds under 35 mph.  3 Seconds… at speeds to 45 mph.  4 Seconds… at speeds to legal limit of 65 mph.

26. Three Second Rule (Copy this) Page 22 (DMVM) Copy in your notes, How to Use the Three-Second rule to determine if you are far enough behind the vehicle ahead of you.

27. Determining Following Intervals Fixed Object or Shadow One Thousand One One Thousand Two One Thousand Three One Thousand Four

28. How fast are you? (Copy this) Average foot reaction time is: 3/4 second Average hand response time is:1/2 second This does not take into account of any lag time due to drugs, fatigue, or alcohol.

29. Space Cushion Guidelines (Copy this) / DMVM - pages 25-26 / Copy into your notebook the 6 guidelines for proper space cushioning (marked by the arrows) / DMVM - pages 25-26 / Copy into your notebook the 6 guidelines for proper space cushioning (marked by the arrows)

30. Class Work #1 DMVM - page 25 Copy into your notes the 4 dangerous areas (No-Zones) that are present with large vehicles (these are marked by the arrows) Answer this question: What is a rule of driving that can keep you out of danger from the rear No-zone? (answer is in the notes from today)

31. STOP HERE THE END - Day 1