What is the definition of the Right of Way? If a motorist of a large vehicle can not see you, what area of space are you located?

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2 What is the definition of the Right of Way? If a motorist of a large vehicle can not see you, what area of space are you located? How much longer will it take a truck to stop during bad weather conditions? What type of coverage must every vehicle registered in N.J. be insured for?

3 2.1 Wellness: All students will acquire health promotion concepts and skills to support a healthy, active lifestyle. 2.2 Integrated Skills: All students will develop and use interpersonal skills to support a healthy, active lifestyle.

4 At the conclusion of this lesson you will know and be able to: Name all three parts of the HTS. Explain how and by whom the HTS is regulated. Describe 5 ways to reduce risks. Define and explain SIPDE and how it can be applied to driving. Explain guidelines and importance of the Smith System. Describe the advantages to be gained from Driver Ed. Name factors that may affect your ability to drive safely.

5 Values of Driver s Education HTS SIPDE Smith System

6 Knowledge Understanding how personality, emotions, and maturity affect your driving. Understanding how to maneuver or control your vehicle to minimize risk in different driving environments. Insight into the ways alcohol and other drugs impair driving and a knowledge of the penalties for their use. Knowledge of traffic laws, rules of the road, signs, signals, and roadway markings. Foundation of consumer information (i.e. purchasing) Understanding how a vehicle works. Knowledge of what to do in an emergency. An awareness of limiting factors for yourself and your vehicle.

7 Ability to manage VISIBILITY, TIME, and SPACE Awareness of LIMTING FACTORS Emotional state Effects of medications Effects of alcohol and other drugs AND HOW TO HANDLE THEM!

8 People Roadways Motor Vehicles MAIN GOAL: To move people from place to place as efficiently and as possible.

9 FEDERAL: Standard Safety Equipment/Recalls/Sets National Standards for Motor Vehicle Equipment/Highway Maintenance National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act STATE: Permits, Driver Licensing, Inspection, Insurance, Registration, Enforces Traffic Laws/Points National Highway Safety Act LOCAL: Maintenance

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11 Driving involves the chance of injury to yourself or others as well as damage to vehicles and property. The risk of being involved in a collision is ALWAYS present: Chances are 1 in.

12 Keep your vehicle in TOP condition. Anticipate actions of others. Take steps to protect yourself and others. Drive only in sound, physical, mental condition. Develop your driving skills.

13 VISIBILITY What you can see from behind the wheel How well you see it How well others can see you. TIME Ability to judge your speed and other vehicles. SPACE Refers to DISTANCE.

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15 Critical Objects Changes a planned path of travel. Collision Trap Traffic situation where multiple critical objects may combine to threaten safety and prohibit escape. 2 or more critical objects Driving space threatened by others (i.e. Intersections) No escape route Following Distance Cover Brake HOVER foot over the brake without applying pressure.

16 Keep a safe distance from other vehicles, so that this will allow plenty of time to react to emergencies.

17 One Car Length (20 feet) Three - Seconds Plus Rule Choose a fixed object ahead of the vehicle in front. When vehicle passes the object, begin counting seconds. Time interval should be in bad weather.

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19 Wet Roads Decrease speed. Increase following distance. Frost/Ice Always scrape & wipe windows. Turn on defroster. Close windows and let heater warm up the windows.

20 Fog Slow down. Use - beams. Use Markings and lights. Sun Glare Hold steering wheel firmly. Slow down. Watch for lane markings.

21 In city driving a motorist must: Be more careful about pedestrians & less-visible vehicles Always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Should always look at least ahead. Highway Driving Always be ready to react to the unexpected. Night Driving Slow down, drive within range of headlights. Be sure vehicle can stop within distance seen ahead.

22 Hills, Bridges, and Other Road Hazards Speeding & applying brakes firmly can cause a skid/spin. Be cautious when traveling farm country or in open land where livestock or deer may cross the road. Construction/Work Zones There are nearly 800 fatalities Over 37,000 serious injuries Traffic fines are.

23 Construction/Work Zones (continued) Stay alert Pay close attention Turn on headlights Don t tailgate Don t speed Minimize distractions Expect the unexpected Be PATIENT.

24 ISOLATE Adjust speed and lane position to minimize the number of critical objects ( space cushion ) STABILIZE Choosing and maintaining constant lane position &speed ( go with the flow ) SEPARATE Changing speed and/or lane position to deal with fewer moving critical objects at a time. COMPROMISE Giving the MOST room to the greater risk that most likely would cause a collision.

25 Communicate by all available means and. Other Examples Include: Hand Signals Lights Eye Contact Horn

26 S.I.P.D.E seconds ahead. Identify critical objects seconds ahead. Always predict the WORST. 4 5 seconds ahead Make a decision.

27 AIM HIGH AND LOOK AHEAD, NOT DOWN KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING GET THE BIG PICTURE MAKE SURE OTHERS SEE YOU LEAVE YOURSELF A WAY OUT / MARGIN OF SAFETY

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