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MODULE 2. THE DRIVER. DDC Prevention Formula (R-U-A Safe Driver?). Recognize the hazard – scan/check/focus Scan one block in urban areas, and to the next hill, curve, overpass in rural areas or expressway. Check mirrors every 3-5 seconds.

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  1. MODULE 2 THE DRIVER

  2. DDC Prevention Formula (R-U-A Safe Driver?) • Recognize the hazard – scan/check/focus • Scan one block in urban areas, and to the next hill, curve, overpass in rural areas or expressway. • Check mirrors every 3-5 seconds. • Keep focused on driving, use senses (feel, sight, smell) • Understand the defense – Know what to do – Use what if strategy. • Act correctly, in time- Avoid the hazard to prevent the collision. To act in time, you must be set up properly.

  3. WHAT IF? • While scanning the road for hazards, ask yourself questions such as; • What if the ball those kids are playing with rolls into the road? Can I avoid it? • What if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly? Do I have time to stop? • By practicing these what if strategies, if the situation arises and you are not as aware as you should be, your mind will react quicker because it has played the scenario out in the past.

  4. FACTORS INVOLVED IN COLLISIONS • Three factors in collisions, of which you only have control over the first two; • 1. Driver • 2. Vehicle • 3. Conditions

  5. DRIVER CONDITIONS • Mental & Physical Conditions effect our ability to drive. • Mental Conditions include stress, emotions/attitude. • Physical Conditions include fatigue, vision, medication, hearing, general health

  6. STRESS • Stress often leads to anger and fatigue and needs to be controlled. • What causes stress? • Work Problems, Family Problems, Road, Traffic or Vehicle Conditions, Driver Attitudes • How can we handle stress? • Give yourself enough travel time, Ignore offensive drivers, or let them pass you. Take a break. Try relaxation exercises, eat a balanced diet, get sleep.

  7. ANGER • Psychologists tell us that anger is a “secondary emotion.” In other words, it grows out of some other emotion that is working on us – such as disappointment, pride, or suspicion. Once we identify the primary emotion, it is easier to control the secondary emotion (anger).

  8. PERSONAL DRIVING BEHAVIOR SURVEY • Answer these questions honestly. Answer 1 if it is often, 2 if it is sometimes, and 3 if it is never. • I speed up to close the gap with the vehicle ahead to prevent drivers from entering my lane. • I change back and forth between lanes to whichever seems to be moving faster. • I try to get ahead of other drivers, even if I’m not in a big hurry. • I brake suddenly when being tailgated.

  9. PERSONAL DRIVING BEHAVIOR SURVEY • I pass as many vehicles as possible when a highway merges into a single lane. • I curse at other drivers. • I tailgate other drivers who I think drive too slow. • I block vehicles that are trying to pass illegally. • I speed up to avoid getting caught at a light that has been green for a long period of time. • I view other drivers as opponents.

  10. PERSONAL DRIVING BEHAVIOR SURVEY • Unless you scored a 30, which is never for all statements, you may have a problem controlling negative emotions. • The most important question is why? Why is it necessary to behave that way? What am I gaining by my aggressive driving?

  11. AGGRESSIVE DRIVING VS. ROAD RAGE • Aggressive driving is defined as; • Driving in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of other drivers. • It is a ticketable offense. • Road Rage is defined as; • Using a vehicle as a weapon with intent to do harm. • Physical assualt of a driver or vehicle. • A criminal offense.

  12. Are you an aggressive driver? • Do you speed up to close the gap with the vehicle ahead to prevent drivers from entering? • Do you change back and forth between lanes to whichever seems to be moving faster? • Do you brake suddenly when being tailgated? • Do you curse at other drivers? • Do you speed up to avoid getting caught at a light? • Do you view other drivers as oppenents?

  13. Ways to reduce stress and aggression behind the wheel • Allow enough travel time to reach your destination. • Find alternative routes when available to avoid congested traffic. • Don’t driver when you are tired, angry or upset. • Make your personal space inside your car comfortable. • Personalize with the other drivers. Remember they are somebody else’s family and friends.

  14. ROAD RAGE& AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS • When confronted with an aggressive driver; • Stay calm and relaxed. • Get away from the situation safely, let him/her pass. • Avoid eye contact. • Ignore verbal comments or gestures, do not return them. • Do not challenge them by speeding up, or attempting to hold your position. • Be Responsible, your life depends on it! OFTEN THE ANSWER IS TO LET THE OFFENSIVE DRIVER OUT OF YOUR LIFE THAT MOMENT, BEFORE THEY BECOME A PART OF YOUR LIFE FOREVER.

  15. REFLECT, REFRAME, REFOCUS • Reflect: Ask yourself, “Why am I getting angry? Is there anything I can do to change the situation?” • Reframe: Think about the situation. “What can I do that will help me maintain control?” • Refocus: Think about something else, not the situation that is causing you to feel angry.

  16. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS • Age • Mobility • Hearing • Vision • Illness or use of medication • Fatigue

  17. Physical Conditions that affect driving abilities • Age: We can’t change our age, but we can compensate for it. The younger we are, in general we have more physical skill and less patience. The older we are, in general we have less physical skill, and more patience. Each group should understand and accept these possibilities and drive accordingly. • Mobility: If our bodies experience some limits to mobility, we must use our minds to make adjustments. • Hearing: Facts show that hearing is critically important because it alerts us to what our eyes have not seen. Reduce the radio volume to ensure you can hear what going on around your vehicle. • Vision: This is the primary sense at work when driving. Compensate vision impairments by using headlights, mirrors, sun visors & glasses, etc. • Illness or Use of Medication: Common sense should tell us when we are too sick to drive safely. Also, never take any kind of medication for the first time just before getting behind the wheel. Even over-the-counter meds can cause side effects. • Fatigue: Fatigue & drowsiness is the silent killer on the highways. We have all experienced it, and we all know what to do about it. The trick is not to underestimate its seriousness;

  18. FATIGUE • Effects of Fatigue; Slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment, increases risky driving behaviors. • How do we know if we are fatigued? • If we are easily distracted. • Can’t focus or keep eyes open. • Have Wandering, Confused Thoughts • Can’t maintain steady speed • Can’t remember last few miles driven. RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS OF FATIGUE, AND DEAL WITH IT, DRIVING WHILE FATIGUED IS JUST AS DANGEROUS AS DRINKING AND DRIVING.

  19. Making Choices You Can Live With • Before continuing to the next slide, on a separate piece of paper write down the names of five of the most important people in your life. • Then choose two of them and cross them off.

  20. Making choices you can live with TWO OUT OF EVERY FIVE AMERICANS WILL BE INVOLVED IN AN ALCOHOL RELATED COLLISION IN THEIR LIVES!! (Whether or not they drink or use drugs)

  21. BE THE EXPERT • Fact: Alcohol is involved in nearly 50% of all traffic fatalities, and about 1.2 million people are injured in alcohol related crashes every year. • Fact: Every year more than 6,000 drivers aged 15-20 are killed in alcohol related collisions. FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRINK AND DRIVE!!

  22. BE THE EXPERT • Test your knowledge of alcohol & other drugs. Answer True or False to these statements; • People who don’t drink and drive are not affected by those who do. FALSE! As stated earlier, in their lifetime two out of every five Americans will be in an alcohol-related collision, whether or not they drink or use other drugs.

  23. BE THE EXPERT • On weekends, between 10:00PM and 2:00AM one out of every five drivers is impaired. TRUE!!

  24. BE THE EXPERT • Coordination is the first physical ability to be impaired by alcohol. TRUE!! Judgment is the first mental ability to be impaired.

  25. BE THE EXPERT • “Light” or “lite” beer has less alcohol than regular beer. FALSE!! “Lite” beer has fewer calories, not less alcohol than regular beer. “Light” beer is lighter only in color than regular beer.

  26. BE THE EXPERT • Over-the-counter drugs do not affect driving ability as seriously as prescription drugs. FALSE!! Unless otherwise indicated, all drugs and medications can affect driving ability. Always know the your bodies reaction to any medication before driving.

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