Chapter 1

HTS:Highway

Transportation System

Comprised of what?

Pedestrians/Vehicles/Drivers/Roads

Regulation of HTS

What & Who regulates it?

Laws/enforcement/courts

Engineers plan, build, maintain

Social Aspects of Driving

Working with other drivers

Avoiding conflicts

Physical Aspects of Driving

Having driving skills become a habit

New drivers need to focus on this the most

Mental Aspect of Driving

Decision making skills

IDPE Process

Identify

Predict

Decide

Execute

Identify

Information about the scene

Predict

When/where possible inflict will develop

Decide

When/where/how to communicate/adjust speed/change position to avoid conflict

Execute

Perform the right action(s) to prevent conflict

Defensive Driving

What is it?

Driving in a way that reduces conflicts/dangerous driving situations

Collision vs Accident

Predictable versus Chance

Going to fast versus wind blows car door open

Causes of Collisions

Driver error

Breaking the law

Not slowing down in adverse conditions

Car defective

Tailgating

Drugs/Drinking & driving

Driving while tired

Why collision is a major cause of death

for young peopleLack of experience

Increased exposure to night driving increased risk taking

Peer pressure

Drinking & driving

What are your financial

responsibilities when driving

Fuel

Insurance

Damages/Injuries

Environmental Responsibility

Fuel efficiency

Car pools/public transportation

GDLGraduated Driver

Licensing

Learner's Permit

Probationary License

Basic License

Learner's Permit

Must be 16

Signed consent

Enrolled in a "Behind The Wheel" driver training course

Pass tests - written & vision

Practice at least 6 months

Probationary License

Completed 6 months of supervised driving

Must pass road test

Must be 17

Must practice unsupervised for 1 year

Must observe restrictions

Basic Driver License

Must be 18

Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving

Organ Donor Program

Inform family of decision

On Driver's License

Implied Consent

By having a driver's license, you agree to take an alcohol test upon request

Refusal = loss of license