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Chapter 5

Chapter 5. Defensive Driving. What does it mean to be a DEFENSIVE DRIVER?. When you drive defensively, the aim is to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others. Collision Prevention Formula. 1. Be Alert

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Chapter 5

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  1. Chapter 5 Defensive Driving

  2. What does it mean to be a DEFENSIVE DRIVER? When you drive defensively, the aim is to reduce the risk of collision by anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the mistakes of others.

  3. Collision Prevention Formula 1. Be Alert 2. Be prepared 3. Act in time

  4. ROAD RAGE!!!!! What driving acts lead to road rage?

  5. Following Distance and a Space Cushion • Following a car too closely is called tailgating • Keep a safe following distance, a “space cushion”, so you can react to emergencies • General Rules: 1 car length per 10 MPH • 50 MPH = 5 car lengths • General Rules: 3 seconds plus rule

  6. Road Conditions • When are road conditions most slippery? • First few minutes of rainfall: Water combines with oil already on the road • Pump your brakes after driving through a puddle • This will test and clean them

  7. Road Conditions • Hydroplaning • When your tires rise up on a film of water • How to Avoid It • 1. Do not drive on worn tires • 2. Slow down on wet roads

  8. Road Conditions- Winter • Winter driving has several hazards • 1. More Fog • 2. More Darkness • 3. Snow • 4. Sleet • 5. Ice

  9. Road Conditions- Winter • You need to prepare your vehicle for winter driving • Warm up the engine • Remove snow and ice • Proper windshield washer fluid

  10. Night Driving • 90% of driving is what you see • Rules for Night Driving • 1. Headlights On • 2. Reduce Speed • 3. Be extra aware of road signs, pedestrians, and animals • 4. More Safety Cushion

  11. Intersections • When approaching an intersection • 1. Check for traffic controls • 2. Reduce speed, glance both directions with foot on brake • 3. Crosswalks and Pedestrians: lowest speed

  12. Carbon Monoxide • Gas from vehicle’s exhaust system • Is Odorless, colorless, and can be fatal • Avoid Poisoning By

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