Transcript Chapter 1 You Are The Driver

Chapter 1
You Are The Driver
You Are Part of the System 1.1
• The main RISK in driving is the possibility of
having a conflict that results in a collision. Pg-4
• Highway Transportation System (HTS)-has
three main parts: people, vehicle, and
roadways. Pg-4
• The purpose of the HTS is to move people and
cargo from one place to another in a safe,
efficient, and economical manner. Pg-4
Your Are Part of the System 1.1
• Regulating the HTS-Drivers who operate their
vehicles in a responsible, low-risk manner are
the most important part of the HTS. Pg-5
• Federal, state and local governments in turn
enforce these national guidelines. Pg-5
• Laws are passed to make up the vehicle code.
Each state has their own vehicle code. Pg-5
Your Driving Task 1.2
• The driving task includes all the social, physical, and
mental skills required to drive. Pg-6
• Social Skills-Like other social tasks, driving requires you
to interact successfully with other people. Pg-6
• Physical Skills-You must learn the physical skills of
driving so well that they become natural habits. Then
you can focus your attention on the social and mental
tasks of driving. Pg-6
• Mental Skills-Safe, low-risk driving is primarily a mental
task that involves decision making. Physical skills are
minor when compared to the necessary decisionmaking skills. Pg-6
Your Driving Task 1.2
• The IPDE Process-Make sure you know the IPDE
process. You are going to see 5 questions on your
test dealing with this process. Pg-6
• Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute. Look at 4
pictures on page 7. Pg 6-7
• The ability to drive in a way that reduces conflicts
is called defensive driving. Defensive driving
lowers the risk of conflict by protecting you and
others from dangerous driving situations. Pg-7
Your Driving Responsibility 1.3
• Driving is a PRIVILEGE-not a right. Pg-8
• If you do not handle this responsibility, you
have the power to ruin your life and the lives
of others. Pg-8
• Attitude-Road rage is an extremely negative
attitude towards driving. We talked about this
in your Rules of the Road book. Pg-8
• You must earn respect from other drivers. This
takes time and effort. Pg-8
Your Driving Responsibilities 1.3
• Breakdowns in the HTS-A breakdown in the HTS occurs
when any part of the system does not work well. Traffic
tie-ups and collisions are two examples of HTS
breakdowns. Pg-9
• A collision occurs when a vehicle conflicts with and hits
another object. Pg-8
• Examples of collisions and accidents. Pg-8
• Accident implies that something just happens by
chance. Pg-8
• Causes of collisions-Of all the possible causes of
collisions, driver error is by far the most common. Pg-8
Your Driving Responsibilities 1.3
• Causes of Death-Lack of experience is a major
factor for this poor driving record. Pg-9 (Compare
the odds)
• Social and Economic Loss-Traffic collisions cost
our nation billions of dollars each year. The
mental anguish and physical suffering simply
cannot be measured. Pg-10
• Financial Responsibility-As a driver, you are
responsible for your share of driving-related
costs. Pg-10
Your Driving Responsibilities 1.3
• You are also financially responsible by law for
any damage or injuries that you cause. Pg-10
• Environmental Responsibilities-All drivers
should act responsible by buying and
maintaining fuel-efficient vehicles. Pg-10
Your Driver’s License 1.4
• Chart on page 11-forty-one percent of the young
people who were killed in these collisions died in
single-car collisions. Pg-11
• Graduated Driver Licensing Program-Over the years,
one thing about new drivers has become abundantly
clear. Structured practice-driving time works. Pg-11
• A GDL program requires young drivers to go progress
through a series of licensing stages. Pg-11
• Safety belts must be worn by all occupants. Pg-12
• Other licensed drivers, such as family members , may
be asked to provide a minimum number of hours of
practice driving. How many hours? Pg-12
Your Driver’s License 1.4
• Organ Donor Program-You need to discuss this decision
with your family to ensure that your wishes are carried out.
Pg-13
• Implies Consent Program-You have given consent to a
blood, breath and/or urine test if your are under the
influence. By signing your permit application, you have
given consent. Can you refuse to take the test? What
happens if you refuse? Pg-13
• Continuous Process-Driver education will help start you on
your own personal driving adventure. It/We cannot teach
you about everything you will encounter when driving. Pg14
• Question? Your Test is ????