Objectives:

4.1

1. Name 3 major factors that can contribute to the degree of risk you encounter while driving.

2. Name the 4 steps of the IPDE Process.

3. List the 5 rules of the Smith System.

4.2

1. Explain the structure of the Zone Control System.

2. Describe an orderly visual search pattern.

4.3

1. Name 3 decisions you must make when applying the IPDE Process.

2. Describe 3 different lane positions available to you within your lane.

3. Explain what is meant when you minimize or separate a hazard or compromise space.

4. List 3 important actions you can take to avoid conflict.

3 Major Risk Factors

Examples: adjusting radio, being angry, using cell phone, texting

Examples: bright sun, construction, snow & ice, curve

Examples: bald tires, dirty windshield, poor brakes

EXAMPLE

# 1 Orderly visual search pattern- a process of searching critical areas in a regular sequence

# 2 Clues –look for:

1. other users - ex: movement of others, pedestrians or bicyclists, develop habit of ground viewing

2. roadway features and conditions – ex: multilane to single lane, roadway surface, road hazards

3. traffic controls– ex: signs, traffic signals, police officers

PredictIPDE

IPDE

IPDE

• Separate Hazards

•Adjust speed to deal with one hazard at a time

•Compromise Space

•Give as much space as possible to the greater hazard

Communicates!!!!

• Headlights

• Taillights

• Brake lights

• Turn signals

• Hazard flashers

• Back-up lights

• Horn

• Vehicle position

• Eye contact & body movement

• Combination of actions