Preview chapter 5 topics You will be able to identify defensive driving information Road rage amp driving distractions Safe distance amp following distance Road conditions Driving situations ID: 1048013
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1. Defensive DrivingChapter 5
2. Preview chapter 5 topics You will be able to identify defensive driving information.Road rage & driving distractionsSafe distance & following distanceRoad conditionsDriving situationsReacting to driving problemsVehicle failure
3. OBJ: Identify aggressive driving behaviors and demonstrate how you would react to aggressive drivingDo now What actions could lead to road rage?
4. answerExtreme cases of aggressive driving leads to road rage
5. Prevent a CollisionAccident prevention formula1. Be alert2. Be prepared 3. Act in time
6. Aggressive DrivingProgression of unlawful driving actions includingAltering the speed of a vehiclemaking improper lane changesdisregarding traffic control devicesfailing to yield the right of waytailgating. Extreme cases of aggressive driving leads to road rage
7. Road rage Road rage- motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbancemore likely to cause a collisionExamples: run stop signs & red lights, speed, tailgate, weave through traffic, pass illegally, improper/unsafe lane changes, make hand or face gestures, scream, honk horns, flash high beams, *cause collision*Have you ever experiences someone with road rage? Christmas Vacation
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9. How to Handle Road RageDo not react to insults, gestures, or other rude behavior.Do not respond in any way, either verbally or behaviorally, other than to back off and give the aggressive driver room to "leave."Stay away from drivers who are speeding or exhibiting another form of anxiety.Do not engage the aggressive driver—do not establish eye contact.Do not try to gain the upper hand and never try to teach someone a "lesson."
10. ACTIVITYGet into groups of 5Discuss and write a situation that can result in a driver becoming aggressive/angry based off of the examples we discussed. Show different degrees of anger by two or more drivers.Act out in front of class.The rest of the class will discuss how they could respond in that situation.
11. SummarizerIn extreme cases, an aggressive driver might do what?
12. AnswerCause an accident
13. Drive rightGet with learning partner #7Read pages 106-111 in Drive RightAnswer questions #1-5 on page 111
14. OBJ: identify driving distractionsDo nowWhat are some things that could lead to distracted driving?
15. Answer Adjusting the radio Using a cellular phone or any other electronic device Eating
16. COMPLETE THE DISTRACTED DRIVINGSAFETY QUIZTake out a blank piece of paper and a penWrite down your answers in order for the questionsDISTRACTED DRIVING SLIDE-page 4“I will be at your house after I am finished with work tonight.My boss kept me late. Sorry. I’m leaving now”
17. DISRACTION ACTIVITY1. Take out your cell phone2. Watch the following 30 sec. commercial:M & M's3. You will text/iMessage the following message into your phone/while watching:“I will be at your house after I am finished with work tonight”“My boss kept me late. Sorry. I’m leaving now”
18. Commercial questionsanswer on your note sheetWhat did the mom find in the wash?What color was it?What were the two kids eating?What color M & M was sitting on the island?What color is the mom’s laundry basket?What color towel was the “naked” M & M wearing?
19. M&m Commercial answersRed stained clothesRedM & M’sYellowWhite 6. White red stripes
20. Distractions*In many cases, collisions are caused by a distracted motoristLighting a cigarette Fasten seatbeltReaching to grab somethingGetting $ for tollsWatching children or pets in vehicleReading EatingAdjusting mirrorCell phonesAdjusting radioApplying makeupShaving Robbinsville
21. Distractions Discuss with elbow partnerHave you ever seen a distracted driver on the road?Have you ever been in the car with a distracted driver?Cell phone/electronics?Talking?Children/pets in vehicle? Reaching to grab something?
22. Distractions videos Boy singingDon't Text and Drive - FacebookTexting PSA graphicATT - It Can Wait *Texting while driving is involved in 200,000+ vehicle crashes each year, often causing injuries and deaths.*State FarmSteer Clear Pt. 2 Steer Clear
23. OBJ: Identify roadway conditions and driving situationsDo now When are road surfaces the MOST slippery?
24. AnswerThe first few minutes of a rainfallWhy?Moisture mixes with oil and dust that hasn’t been washed away
25. Highway HypnosisHighway hypnosis Trance like state that may be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds How to avoid it? Not looking at any one object Can not drive well and reaction time is reducedA tired driver can be as dangerous as a drunk driver *Maggie's Law* – 2003 illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep
26. Highway HypnosisDrowsy driving – who is at risk? Sleep deprivedDriving long distancesDriving through the nightTaking medicineDriving aloneDriving long rural roadsShift workersCommercial drivers
27. Communicating Communicate with motorists by all available means and signals. Always stay in the lane that shows where you intend to turn.Turn signalsHand signalsEye contactHornFlip head lights quickly
28. Safe Distance One Car Length Method- For every 10mph you are traveling, leave one car length between you and the car you are following (Ex. 5 car lengths if traveling at 50 mphThree Second Rule- Keep 3 seconds of distance between you and the car you are following. 1. Pick a fixed object ahead of you. 2. When the car in front of you passes that object—begin counting. 3. If it takes at least 3 seconds for you to reach that object you are at a safe following distance.
29. Following Distance Road Condition 20 mph 30 mph40 mph50 mphIdeal2 car lengths345Wet4 car lengths6810Gravel4 car lengths6810Packet snow6 car lengths912Ice12 car lengths18
30. Road ConditionsWET ROADSDrive more slowlyRoad surfaces are the MOST slippery the first few minutes of a rainfallWhen driving through puddles expect your car to pull in the direction the puddle is on. Pump your brakes after driving through one to dry them out.After driving through a puddle test your brakes
31. Road ConditionsHYDROPLANING When your tires ride on a film of water and lose contact with the road surface.Begins to occur at 35 mph Between 35 and 55 mph the tires begin to lose contact.At reaching 55+ mph tires lose all contact with the road.In a heavy rainstorm, try to drive on the highest point of the roadhydroplaning
32. Road ConditionsSNOW AND ICEPotential dangers include longer night hours, fog, rain, snow, sleet and ice.Necessary precautions include: a) Allowing a proper warm up. b) Remove all ice and snow from your car (you may be liable if ice falls off of your car and causes either and injury or property damage). c) Get the feel of the road- start slow d) Snow tires (studded tires legal from (Nov. 15th – April 1st). e) When starting to move keep engine speed slow- spinning wheels will cause you to skid.ABS- keep foot on brake pedal and don’t pump brakesConventional- firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
33. Other Road ConditionsREDUCED VISIBILITYFrost/Ice- scrape, wipe all windows, turn on defrosterFog- use low beams; use pavement markings and other vehicle lights as guides.Sun Glare- adjust sun visors or wear sun glasses; slow downNO Matter What the REASON- STOP If you cannot see!!
34. Other Road ConditionsNIGHT DRIVING 90 % of driving decisions are based on what a motorist sees while driving. At night, a motorists vision is reduced. To drive safely at night… Slow down and drive within the range of the vehicles headlights (if you need to suddenly break, you have enough time to do so)Don’t over drive your headlights (350 for low beams/500 for high beams).Be sure you can stop – within the distance you can see ahead
35. Driving Situations CITY DRIVINGMore traffic and distractions; try to look at least 12 sec. ahead (about 1 city block). Drive more slowly and be careful for pedestriansHIGHWAY DRIVINGFaster speeds/less time to react; easier to lose focus (including highway hypnosis)SECONDARY ROAD DRIVING- hills, bridges, hazardsUsually only 2 lanes; sharper turns and hills; limited sight; animals.
36. Driving SituationsRESIDENTIALMore children/pedestrians are present; delivery vehicles.CONSTRUCTIONLane changes; slow moving vehicles; detours, temporary traffic devices including flagmen. **fines doubled**
37. summarizerTo maintain the proper following distance when driving, you should remain how far behind the vehicle in front of you?
38. AnswerAt least 3 seconds
39. ActivityComplete Road Rage raps
40. OBJ: Identify collisions and reacting to driving problems Do now: Your car has gone into a skid. What do you do?
41. AnswerTake foot off gasturn the wheel in the direction the rear of the car is going (into the skid)
42. Reacting to Driving ProblemsIGNITION SYSTEMA motorist in an emergency situation many attempt to turn off the vehicle while it’s still in motion. Never turn the ignition to lock position while the vehicle is in motion.The steering will lock and the motorist will lose control of the vehicle.Permits key removal only when in park
43. Reacting to Driving ProblemsSKIDSCAUSES?Sudden turns / lane changesHard braking More common on wet and/or icy roads HOW DO YOU HANDLE IT?Foot off of accelerator Steer in direction rear end is heading (into the skid)Look in the direction you want to go*If the rear end of the vehicle starts to slide, take your foot off the gas pedal*A vehicle may spin if the steering wheel is quickly turned away from the direction of the skid
44. Reacting to Driving Problems EMERGENCY STOPS KEEP SEVERAL BASIC POINTS IN MINDPull over as far as you can Make yourself and car as visible as possible PULLING OVERPaved shoulder: Allows you to pull over at or near traffic speed Unpaved shoulder: Slow to a safe speed before pulling over!
45. Reacting to Driving Problems EMERGENCY STOPSVISIBILITY!Turn on lights/emergency flashers Raise hoodFlares/warning instruments Tie a white cloth to the antenna or left door handle as a signal, if help is needed MAKE YOURSELF AS VISIBLE AS POSSIBLE!
46. Reacting to Driving Problems RUNNING OFF THE PAVEMENTIf a vehicles wheel’s drift onto the shoulder of the road, do not try to turn back onto the pavement right away. This could throw the vehicle off balance.Stay on shoulderGradually slow downAt 25 MPH or less, steer ¼ turn towards roadway
47. Reacting to Driving ProblemsCAR FIRESMost caused by short circuits in the electrical system – never try to put out Get outGet away Call for help
48. Reacting to Driving ProblemsPLUNGING INTO WATER Vehicles will float 3-10 minutes Open windows immediately (escape while vehicle is still floating through open window) Sinks nose (front end) firstAlways wear a seatbelt! Reduce risk of being knocked out unconscious
49. Vehicle failureBRAKE FAILUREConventional or drum diskshift to lower gear and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times (this could build up enough pressure to stop the vehicle)If that doesn’t work, the parking brake should be used while holding the brake so the wheels lock up and the vehicle will skid.
50. Vehicle failureTIRE BLOWOUTGrip the steering wheelKeep vehicle straight while gradually slowing downRemove foot from gas and don’t use the brakesVehicle should coast to a stop
51. Vehicle failureGAS PEDAL PROBLEMSKeep eyes on the road & shift to neutralSteer the vehicle to a safe area off the roadwayTurn engine off and call for help
52. SummarizerIf you have a flat tire or a blow out, you should?
53. summarizerHold the wheel firmlyRemove foot from gas pedalLet vehicle coast to a stop
54. Collisions AVIODING COLLISIONSIf a motorist sees that they are going to hit something, one of three things should be done:Stop quickly - (conventional brakes) pump the brakes to gain better control of steering. (ABS brakes) will adjust automatically to prevent wheel lock up. The motorist can put max pressure without pumping the brakes.Turn quickly – If a motorist can’t stop in time, turn away and drive off the road. Try not to brake to lessen skid chance. Don’t brake hard if turning onto a shoulder to lessen skid and loss of control.Speed up- When another motorist is about to hit you from the side or behind, speeding up may be necessary to get out of danger. Slow down once out of danger.
55. CollisionsLAST MINUTE CHOICESTurn away from oncoming traffic, even if it means leaving the roadDriving off the road, rather than skidding, gives the motorist more control of the vehicleWhat to hit first?Hit something moving in the same direction as youHit something not moving (tree, parked car, median)Last option- hit coming straight on at youIf collision is unavoidable, try to make a glancing blowA sideswipe will slow the vehicle
56. Collisions REARBe ready to apply brakes to avoid being pushed into a vehicle aheadBrace your body and press head against head restSIDEKeep a tight grip on the wheel to prevent being thrown against the side of the vehicleBe ready to turn fast, so that if the vehicle spins you are ready to control itHEAD ONUse arms and hands to protect face if wearing a seat belt and the vehicle has airbags
57. collisionsIf you are in a collisionStop the vehicleRemain calmAssume worst and get help (police, ambulance)Wait at the sceneAsk for assistanceReport to the MVC within 10 days
58. Activity Road Rage Raps Criteria for SuccessMy rap/poem includes…What aggressive driving is5 examples of aggressive drivingWhat road rage isExamples of road rageHow you would react to someone with road rage3 verses A chorus (at least twice)A titleTyped final draftParticipation from each group member in writing and performance (sing, dance, sound, props)Creativity & enthusiasm