Chapter 5 Defensive Driving Standard Collision Prevention Formula Be Alert Be Prepared Act in Time Aggressive DrivingRoad Rage a progression of unlawful driving actions httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv4t79xOWDf50 ID: 760398
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The New Jersey Driver Manual
Chapter 5
Defensive Driving
Slide2Standard Collision Prevention Formula:
Be AlertBe PreparedAct in TimeAggressive Driving/Road Rage: a progression of unlawful driving actionshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t79xOWDf50 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2i8NUfl7tW4
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Slide3Distractions
Lighting a cigaretteTrying to fasten a safety belt while drivingReaching across the seat to close a door or look in the glove compartmentReaching for coins in pockets while driving up to a toll boothTrying to wind or adjust a wristwatchWatching children or pets in the vehicle
Trying to remove a coatReading maps and newspapersEating while drivingAdjusting a mirror while drivingUsing a cellular phoneAdjusting the radio or CD playerShavingUsing a laptop computer or fax machineApplying makeup
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Slide4Tired Driver/Highway Hypnosis
A tired driver is a dangerous driverCan be as dangerous as a drunk driverhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-V0PKKgAGg Maggie’s Law- makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep. Reckless driving under vehicular homicide“Highway Hypnosis”Solution: Rest every 2 hours, switch drivers
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Slide5Communicating and Driving
The best way to “talk” to other drivers is to use your horn and lights
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Stay in the lane that shows where he/she intends to turn
Catching other motorists’ eyes
At night, headlights from low to high and back to low
Slide6Keeping a Safe Distance
“Space Cushion”- keeping a safe distance from other vehicles that allows for reaction time in case of emergenciesTailgating- following too closely behind the vehicle in frontOne Car Length- keep 1 car length (20ft) back for each 10mph of speed
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Slide7To maintain a proper distance when driving, you should stay at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front of you
*Three-second rule
Slide8Three-Seconds-Plus Rule
Choose some fixed object ahead of the vehicle in front (sign or a tree). As the vehicle in front passes the object, begin counting seconds (one thousand-one, one-thousand-two, one-thousand-three).If it takes at least three seconds before the vehicle passes the object, a motorist should have enough distance for a sudden stop.Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.Keeping a foot near the brakeTime and distance relationships are designed for the best driving conditions.*Heavier vehicles may take longer to stop*Increase 3-4 seconds for bad weather
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Slide9Slide10Following Distances
Minimum Safe Following Distance (in car lengths)
Road Condition20 MPH30 MPH40 MPH50MPHIdeal2 car lengths345Wet Pavement4 car lengths6810Gravel4 car lengths6810Packed Snow6 car lengths912Ice12 car lengths18
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Slide11Passed By Another Vehicle
If a vehicle is passing you, you should slow down to make it easier for the driver to complete the pass in time.
Return to normal speed after the passing vehicle is well ahead
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Slide12Road Conditions
Wet Roads- most slippery during the first few minutes of rainfallHydroplaning- when tires ride up on a film of waterChances increase as speed increasesTo Avoid: Do NOT drive on bald tiresSlow down during heavy rain, standing water, or slush is present
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Slide13Driving Situations
Snow/Ice Motorists may use studded snow tires between November 15 and April 1.Motorists must clean all snow and ice off their vehicle before drivinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJVoX660gUI&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlP4lJGEtqE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJLinIxXt5s&feature=fvwrel Night DrivingWhen driving at night, be sure that you can stop within the distance you can see ahead
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Slide14Driving Situations
Construction ZonesCity Driving-Drive more slowlyWatch for pedestriansMotorists should look at least 12 seconds ahead
Slide15Reacting to Driving Problems
If your car breaks down on any road, the first thing you should do is try to pull off the roadAfter driving through a deep puddle you should immediately test your brakes.
Slide16Reacting to Driving Problems
Skids:Take foot off gas pedalTurn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is skiddingEmergency Stops:Signal and turn onto shoulderWarning lightsFlare (300ft)White handkerchiefRunning off the Pavement:Slow down and turn back onto the pavement slowlyRegain Control
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Slide17Vehicle Failure
Brake Failure:NeutralHazardsE-brakeTire Blowout:Slow down graduallyHolding wheel firmlyPull to safe areahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AT2_KQ5wv4 Windshield Wiper FailureRoll down driver side windowSlow downPull to safe area
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Slide18Collisions
If a motorist sees that his/her vehicle may hit something, one of three things can be done: stop, turn or speed up.If a collision is impossible to avoid, you can lessen the impact by:Steering toward objects that ‘give’
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Slide19What to do in Case of a Collision
Stop the vehicle.Remain calm.Assume the worst and get help (notify the police; call an ambulance).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.
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Slide20Reporting Accidents
New Jersey law requires motorists to notify the police of accidents where there is injury, death, or vehicle or property damage. If someone has been killed, do not move the body or permit anyone to move the body until the police or ambulance arrives.
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