THE IPDE PROCESSLesson 4.1

RiskWhat are the three major factors that can contribute to risk while driving?Driver FactorsEatingCell phoneVehicle FactorsBald tiresBad wipersRoadway & Environment FactorsSnowConstruction

Good Seeing HabitsWhat are the steps of the IPDE process?

What is the Smith System?Identify -- What do we Identify?Predict -- What do we Predict?Decide-- What do we Decide?Execute-- What do we Execute?

Organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits.Aim HighKeep Eyes MovingGet the big PictureMake sure others see youLeave Yourself and outWhat components of the IPDE process does this cover?

IdentifyIDENTIFYGive meaning to what you see.Know when, where, how, and what to look for!!!Open zonesOther usersRoad features and conditionsTraffic controls

IdentifyWhat are the six zones of the Zone Control System?

Zones and Searching RangesOpen zone: space you can drive without restrictionClosed Zone: space not open to you because of a restrictionLine of sight: distance you can see ahead in the direction you are looking

Visual Search Pattern

PredictPredicting Actions of Others:Path of travel of the hazardWhere might the other driver go? What zone might be closed? Will I have an open zone for escape?Actions of the hazardWhat action will other users take? Is more than one action possible?Space of the hazardWill I have an open zone?Point of conflict of the hazardIf I have no open zone for escape, where might our paths cross and a conflict occur?

PredictPredicting Control of Your Vehicle:SpeedWhat are the traffic roadway and weather conditions?How is my traction?KnowledgeThe more you know the better you can predict.JudgmentSpeed, time, space, distance, traction, visibilityExperienceMore helps ability to predict accurately