1. Defensive Driving Mrs. Dias
Chapter 5
Defensive
Driving
Mrs. Dias

2. Distracted Driving DO NOW: (on your survey)
1. With a partner define what defensive driving is and why it is important to be a defensive driver.
2. Write down a list of driving distractions.

3. DISTRACTIONS Lighting a cigarette
Trying to fasten a safety belt while driving
Reaching across seat to close door or reach glove compartment
Reaching for coins in pockets when approaching toll
Watching children or pets in the vehicle
Reading maps and newspapers
Eating while driving
Adjusting mirrors while driving
Use of cell phones and other electronic devices
Adjusting radio
Applying make up
Using laptop computer
DISTRACTIONS

4. How dangerous is distracted driving?

5. Unit 3 Foundations of Effective Driving Skills and Driver Readiness4
In addition to scoring a 3.0, students will be able to teach the importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles. 3
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles.
SWBAT: Understand the importance of hearing and vision when it comes to driving ability.
SWBAT: Understand the importance of keeping a safe distance between other vehicles.
SWBAT: Demonstrate an understanding of the three-second rule, SIPDE and Smith System when it comes to driving situations. 2
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles, but are unable to teach this to their peers. 1
Students will be able to recognize and recall specific terminology related to the importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles, but cannot apply it to a given situation, even with teacher assistance.

6. Unit Goal
TSWBAT:
Develop and understanding of the importance of searching and giving meaning to their interaction with other drivers, pedestrians and other obstacles while driving a vehicle.

7. Lesson Objectives TSWBAT:
Review the concept learned last class about the various types of driving intersections.
Understand what the SIPDE, Smith System and the Standard Collision Prevention Formula are.
Understand the ways in which to prevent road rage.
Understand what the steps are if you’re being harassed while driving.
Demonstrate and understanding of what a Space Cushion and One Car-Length Method are.

8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqBBVHz HV0c
Distracted Driving
Distracted driving–any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving.
There are four types of driver distraction:
1) Visual – looking at something other than the road;
2) Auditory – hearing something not related to driving;
3) Manual – manipulating something other than the wheel;
4) Cognitive – thinking about something other than driving.
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9. Distracted Driving Group Scenarios
With a partner, you will be given 2 different driving distractions.
Come up with a scenario that could happen with this distraction and a way to avoid the distraction.
Group 1: Eating and trying to put your seat belt on
Group 2: Texting and making a phone call
Group 3: Load music and applying make-up
Group 4: Reading and adjusting mirrors
Group 5: Reaching for something and lighting a cigarette

10. Texting While Driving https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rClJW9gnchc
How did these PSA make you feel?
Does it make you not want to text and drive?
How can you prevent yourself from texting and driving?
What can you say to someone who is texting while driving?

11. Texting While Driving Discussion…
How many of you have ever used your cell phone while driving? Or have seen someone use their phone?
How many of you have been a passenger in a car when the driver was using their phone?
How many of you have come close to having an accident because you were a distracted driver when using a phone, or the passenger of someone using a phone.?
How many of you know someone who has been involved in a distracted driving accident?

12. Can you perform 2 tasks at the same time perfectly?
Defensive Driving
Can you perform 2 tasks at the same time perfectly?

13. SIPDE
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide and Execute. The SIPDE process is a system taught in Driver's Ed classes to help drivers drive safely. S—Search, Sweep, and Scan (keep your eyes moving at all times to effectively see imminent danger) I—Identify hazards, identify what's happening (road-way features). Take notice of things that could cause trouble. P—Predict which hazards could potentially come into conflict with you; predict 2 things 1-worst case scenario and 2-actions. D—Decide on a safe action (decide on something to do should the dog run across the road) E—Execute that safe action; use communication
This process saves drivers from getting into accidents and prevents damage!!

14. Learning to be a Defensive Driver!
SIPDE
Learning to be a Defensive Driver!

15. Smith System Drive Defensively! Aim high (looking ahead)
Keep your eyes moving (mirrors)
Get the BIG picture (mental process)
Make sure others see you (lights, horn, eyes)
Leave yourself an out (space cushion/escape path)

16. Standard Collision-Prevention Formula
Be Alert - Never think the other driver will not make a driving mistake.
Be Prepared - Learn what to do in any case that requires a quick driving decision.
Act in Time - Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens quickly.

17. Aggressive Driving/Road Rage
Aggressive Driving- a progression of unlawful driving actions, such as: speeding, improper lane change or improper passing.
Road Rage- occurs when motorist lose their tempers or become frustrated because of traffic disturbance.

18. Ways to prevent road rage…
Practice common courtesy no one likes to be disrespected
Ignore the aggressor
While driving don’t tailgate
While driving anticipate the actions of others
While driving use the horn sparingly
While driving don’t block the passing lane
While driving and in school apologize if you are wrong
Communicate without yelling and listen
Know that it is ok to disagree
It is ok to resolve a problem at another time with a mediator or when both people are calm

19. Steps to take if your being harassed while driving…
Dial #77. Link to police or
Don’t confront the driver.
Drive to a public place.
Write down the license plate number if you don’t have paper write with your fingers on the window of your car and the oils on your hands will mark the information to give to the police.

20. Highway Hypnosis
When a motorist has been behind the wheel for a long time, he/she may experience “highway hypnosis.”
Trance-like state may be avoided by NOT looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds.

21. Drowsy Driving Who is at risk? Motorists who are: -sleep deprived
-driving long distances without rest brakes
-driving alone
-driving on long, rural, boring roads
-commercial drivers
-certain medications

22. Keep a Space Cushion
Tailgating is following too closely behind the vehicle directly in front.
Keep sufficient space between all cars on every side.
Stay in the middle of the lane.
Make sure there is enough room ahead to stop or pass safely.

23. Following Distance One Car-Length Method
Keep one car length behind another vehicle (about 20 feet) for each ten miles per hour of speed.
Three-Seconds-Plus Rule
Used to determine safe distance
choose a fixed object, such as a sign or a tree, ahead of the car directly ahead.
Make sure locating the object does not cause any distraction.
At least three seconds should elapse between the two cars passing the sign or tree.
During bad weather, the time interval should be increased to 4 or more seconds.

24. Changing Lanes and Passing
Keep the points listed below in mind when passing or changing lanes:
only pass or change lanes if necessary
only pass if it can be completed without speeding
keep a safe following distance, do not tailgate
check traffic ahead and behind
only pass when road signs and pavement markings permit
signal every lane change

25. Being Passed When an approaching motorist passes, be careful.
Stay in the proper lane. Consider slowing down to make the pass easier.
Return to normal speed after the approaching motorist has passed.

26. Road Conditions Wet Roads
Drive more slowly on wet roads. Stopping and turning should be completed with care. Increase the three-second rule to four or more seconds.

27. Rain
Road surfaces are most slippery during the first few minutes of a rainfall.
When driving through a water puddle, test the brakes by pumping them.
In a heavy rainstorm, try to drive on the highest point of the road.

28. Hydroplaning
Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane, or ride up on a film of water starting at about 35 mph, which could cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle.

29. Snow and Ice Before driving in cold weather, let the vehicle warm up.
Remove all snow and ice from the car, including from on the roof.
A vehicle will skid if the motorist, accelerates too quickly, turns too fast, or brakes improperly.
In New Jersey, motorists are liable if ice flies from a vehicle and causes death, injury or property damage.

30. Scrape or wipe windows down before starting.
Reduced Visibility
Fog
Slow down while driving in fog, whether it is day or night.
Keep headlights on low beam.
Use fog lights if they are available.
Sun glare
Adjust sun visors for increased.
visibility, hold the steering wheel firmly and slow down.
Watch for lane markings.
Frost or Ice
Scrape or wipe windows down before starting.
Turn on the defroster.

32. Night Driving
To remain safe while driving at night, keep a safe speed and drive within the range of the headlights.
This range will be about 500 feet on high beam and 350 feet on low beam.
Always be able to stop within those distances.

33. City Driving Heavy traffic means a lot of stopping and starting.
A motorist should look 12 seconds ahead in the city.

34. Highway Driving Four or more lanes
Some highways may not have traffic signs or signals at crossroads
A motorist must drive defensively and stay within the speed limit
Stay within the speed limit and always be ready to react to the unexpected

35. Hills, Bridges and other Road Hazards
Motorist should be cautious when traveling in farm country or in open land where livestock or deer may cross the road.

36. Construction and Work Zones
Stay alert
Pay close attention to signs and work flaggers
Turn on headlights
Don’t tailgate
Don’t speed
Minimize distractions
Expect the unexpected
Be patient!

37. Reacting to driving problems

38. Skids
If the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide, a motorist should take his/ her foot off the gas pedal.
A vehicle may spin if the steering wheel is quickly turned away from the direction of the skid.
To avoid a spin, the motorist should turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skidding, without over steering.

39. Running off the pavement
If a vehicle’s wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road, do not try to turn back onto the pavement right away.
A motorist should stay on the shoulder and ease up on the gas pedal.
After the vehicle has slowed down to 25 mph or less, the motorist may turn back onto the road.
Slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road.

40. Car Fires
Most car fires are caused by a short circuit in the electrical system of the vehicle.
In case of a fire, DO NOT WASTE TIME!
Get passengers out and away from the car and call for help immediately!

41. Driving in the fog
Fog makes things look like they are moving slower when indeed they are not.
Slow down and don’t drive faster than your vision.
Fog can become thicker without warning.
Fog makes roads wet.
Focus your attention on the car in front of you.
Do not drive with high beams on during fog.
Increase following distance.
Use wipers and defrosters.
Signal early.

42. Items to Keep in the Car for Emergencies
Always be prepared:
Flashlight
Jumper cables
Flares, reflectors or warning triangles
Coolant
Windshield wiper fluid
Ice scraper, snow brush, snow shovel
Jack
Lug wrench
Blanket
First aid kit
Pen and paper
Extra cash spare change

43. Vehicle Failure

44. Vehicle Failure Brake Failure Tire Blowout
If the brakes suddenly fail:
A motorist should shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times.
This may build up enough brake pressure to stop the vehicle.
If this does not work, use the parking brake.
If a motorist experiences a flat tire or blowout:
Should hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the vehicle straight while gradually slowing down.
Motorist should remove their foot from the gas pedal but not use the brakes.
The vehicle should coast to a stop on its own.

45. Do you know how to change a tire?

46. Vehicle Failure Gas pedal problems Headlight failure
If a gas pedal sticks:
The motorist should keep his/her eyes on the road while quickly shifting to neutral.
Steer the vehicle to a safe area off the roadway, turn the engine off and call for help.
If a headlight suddenly goes out, a motorist should safely bring the vehicle to a stop in a safe area off the roadway.
If the headlight or dimmers don’t work, put emergency flashers or turn signals on and call for help.

47. Collisions
Avoiding Collisions: No matter how careful a motorist is, emergencies do happen. Above all, seat belts should always be worn while driving. If a motorist sees that his/her vehicle may hit something, one of three things can be done.
STOP
TURN
SPEED UP

48. Collisions
Stop quickly: Pump the brakes to gain better control of steering (the wheels will lock and cause steering if the motorist brakes too hard and holds them down).
Turn quickly: If a motorist cannot stop in time, he/she should turn away and drive off the road if necessary.
Speed up: Sometimes it is best or necessary to speed up to avoid a collision. This may happen when another vehicle is about to hit a motorist’s vehicle from the side/behind, and there is no room to the front to get out of danger.

49. Types of Collisions Rear Collision Side Collision Head-On Collision
Parked Vehicle Collision

50. Being pulled over by police…
Steps
1. Stay calm
2. No sudden movements. Do not take off seatbelt
3. NJ law at night interior lights must be on
4. Keep hands visible
5. Produce license, registration, insurance
6. Be courteous and cooperative. Do not argue with the officer
7. If the roads are wet make sure the ticket says how the road conditions are if the ticket can be impacted from the rain.
8. Wait to be asked to leave

51. Reporting Accidents
New Jersey law requires motorists to notify the police of accidents where there is injury, death, or vehicle or property damage.

52. Last-Minute Choices
A motorist should never panic, especially in the few seconds before a possible collision. Reacting properly and quickly can avoid collisions, or at least minimize the damage:
-Turn away from oncoming traffic
-Driving off the road (rather than skidding)
-The motorist should choose to hit something that will give way (brush or shrubs) rather than something hard

53. In Case of a Collision… Stop the vehicle Remain calm
Assume the worst and get help (call 911)
Wait at the scene, but try not to block traffic
Ask for assistance from passing motorists, bikers or joggers, if needed.
Depending on the location of the accident – local road, highway or in a busy city intersection – warn oncoming traffic.

54. Teen Driver Safety Story

55. Unit 3 Foundations of Effective Driving Skills and Driver Readiness4
In addition to scoring a 3.0, students will be able to teach the importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles. 3
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles.
SWBAT: Understand the importance of hearing and vision when it comes to driving ability.
SWBAT: Understand the importance of keeping a safe distance between other vehicles.
SWBAT: Demonstrate an understanding of the three-second rule, SIPDE and Smith System when it comes to driving situations. 2
Students will be able to demonstrate understanding importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles, but are unable to teach this to their peers. 1
Students will be able to recognize and recall specific terminology related to the importance of vision and hearing while operating a vehicle; many situational risks inherent in various driving situations and how to react, and the importance of managing your car in relation to other vehicles, but cannot apply it to a given situation, even with teacher assistance.