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Chapter 1
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HTS: Highway Transportation System
Comprised of what? Pedestrians/Vehicles/Drivers/Roads
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Regulation of HTS What & Who regulates it? Laws/enforcement/courts
Engineers plan, build, maintain
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Social Aspects of Driving
Working with other drivers Avoiding conflicts
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Physical Aspects of Driving
Having driving skills become a habit New drivers need to focus on this the most
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Mental Aspect of Driving
Decision making skills
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IDPE Process Identify Predict Decide Execute
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Identify Information about the scene
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Predict When/where possible inflict will develop
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Decide When/where/how to communicate/adjust speed/change position to avoid conflict
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Execute Perform the right action(s) to prevent conflict
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Defensive Driving What is it?
Driving in a way that reduces conflicts/dangerous driving situations
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Collision vs Accident Predictable versus Chance
Going to fast versus wind blows car door open
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Causes of Collisions Driver error Breaking the law
Not slowing down in adverse conditions Car defective Tailgating Drugs/Drinking & driving Driving while tired
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Why collision is a major cause of death for young people
Lack of experience Increased exposure to night driving increased risk taking Peer pressure Drinking & driving
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What are your financial responsibilities when driving
Fuel Insurance Damages/Injuries
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Environmental Responsibility
Fuel efficiency Car pools/public transportation
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GDL Graduated Driver Licensing
Learner's Permit Probationary License Basic License
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Learner's Permit Must be 16 Signed consent
Enrolled in a "Behind The Wheel" driver training course Pass tests - written & vision Practice at least 6 months
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Probationary License Completed 6 months of supervised driving
Must pass road test Must be 17 Must practice unsupervised for 1 year Must observe restrictions
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Basic Driver License Must be 18
Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving
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Organ Donor Program Inform family of decision On Driver's License
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Implied Consent By having a driver's license, you agree to take an alcohol test upon request Refusal = loss of license
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