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SHORT TERM PHYSICAL AND MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS

SHORT TERM PHYSICAL AND MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS. SHORT-TERM IMPAIRMENTS. EMOTIONAL SHORT-TERM : emotions have a profound effect on behavior in general and driving in particular, these emotions can interfere with your ability to manage risk. PHYSICAL SHORT-TERM : physical

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SHORT TERM PHYSICAL AND MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS

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  1. SHORT TERMPHYSICAL AND MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS

  2. SHORT-TERM IMPAIRMENTS • EMOTIONAL SHORT-TERM: emotions have a profound effect on behavior in general and driving in particular, these emotions can interfere with your ability to manage risk. • PHYSICAL SHORT-TERM: physical conditions that can affect your ability to make good decisions while driving.

  3. HOW EMOTIONS AFFECT YOUR DRIVING • Inattention: emotions can interfere with your driving by taking your attention away from the road. • Personality of person: some people have aggressive personalities that make them a bad driver and a risk for all on the road. • Road Rage: the term given for severe emotional outburst while driving.

  4. PERSONALITIES OF BAD RISK DRIVERS • Egotists: takes unnecessary chances because he feels that his driving ability is superior. • Rationalizers: can always come up with some argument to reinforce his unsafe behavior. • Show-offs: tries to show his driving ability by taking unnecessary chances.

  5. COMMON CAUSES OF ROAD RAGE • Cutting another driver off in traffic. • Following another driver too closely. • Loud or obnoxious music. • Driving behind slow moving vehicles. • Making obscene hand gestures.

  6. Ways to Avoid Being A Victim of Road Rage • Be courteous of other drivers • Don’t exchange words or hand gestures with other offensive drivers • Don’t tailgate • Never confront another driver • If you are being followed by a someone who is ‘Raging’ drive to a police or fire station.

  7. PHYSICAL SHORT-TERM • Fatigue • Temporary illness • Bone, joint, and muscle disorders • Vision

  8. FIGHTING FATIGUE BEFORE YOU DRIVE • Get plenty of rest. Rest is the only remedy of fatigue. • Avoid heavy, fatty foods. • Avoid overeating before leaving on trip. • Do not drink alcoholic beverages. WHILE YOU DRIVE • Fresh air flowing through the car. • Take turns driving. • Take regular breaks. • Do not drive with eyes fixed in one position. • Turn on the radio. Sing, whistle, or talk to yourself. • Stop and take a nap.

  9. NIGHT DRIVING • Slow down at sundown. • Avoid looking directly into the headlights of oncoming cars. • Keep the cars’ interior lights turned off. • Keep eyes moving, do not fixate on the same object.

  10. CONCLUSION When you’re driving, it’s not just skill that matters. It’s your ability to think clearly and make sound, responsible driving decisions. Remember you are not the only one on the road and your decision to drive during mental and physical impairments can have a lasting effect on you and other drivers on the road.

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