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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.
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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 people • Lack 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