1. UNIT 8 DRIVER BEHAVIOUR ATTITUDES, REACTIONS AND BEHAVIOURS www.aplusbsoftware.com

2. Moods and Emotions A ‘mood’ is a state of mind, in which your reactions can be affected in good or bad ways: for example you might respond angrily to an otherwise reasonable situation if you are feeling ‘in a bad mood’. An ‘emotion’ is a strong feeling about something or someone. Emotions include sadness, anxiety, fear, or happiness. Moods and emotions affect driving by influencing how you respond to situations. Slide 8.1

3. Defensive Driving Defensive driving is anticipating dangerous situations and taking appropriate action. Defensive drivers observe and anticipate:  The actions of other road users  Potential hazards  Road conditions Defensive driving reduces the need for sudden evasive action, and reduces the risk of collisions. Slide 8.2

4. Values ‘Values’ are principles or standards you have, that you apply to your driving style. Some values might be:  Patience  Safety  Caring for the environment  Respecting other drivers  Courtesy  Others? Slide 8.3

5. Motives A ‘motive’ is the reason for doing something or behaving in a specific way. Your motives for driving might include:  Independence : you want to go where you want, when you want  Convenience: you want to be able to get close to your destination quickly  Comfort: you want to travel in a warm and dry environment  Time: you are in a hurry  Safety: you want to travel in a secure environment  Others? Slide 8.4

6. Negative Influences Some things can make us more negative drivers. Some examples of negative influences:  Having a bad day  An argument with a co-worker or family member  Stress at work or financially  Being cold or hungry  Noise or distractions in the car  Other drivers’ behaviours  Bad weather  Others? Slide 8.5

7. Positive Influences Some things can make us more positive drivers. Some examples of positive influences:  Having a good day  Good weather  Going someplace to do something you enjoy  Travelling with good friends  Getting a raise or reward at work  Others? Slide 8.6