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Chapter 4

Chapter 4. Managing Risks with the IPDE Process. Types of Risk Factors. Driver Contributed Vehicle Contributed Roadway/Environmental Contributed. IPDE Process. An organized system of seeing, thinking and responding. I = Identify P = Predict D = Decide E = Execute

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Chapter 4

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  1. Chapter 4 Managing Risks with the IPDE Process

  2. Types of Risk Factors • Driver Contributed • Vehicle Contributed • Roadway/Environmental Contributed

  3. IPDE Process • An organized system of seeing, thinking and responding. • I = Identify • P = Predict • D = Decide • E = Execute • IPDE is a way for you to “read” a certain driving situation so you can deal with it successfully.

  4. What do you need to identify? • Use a visual search pattern to identify the following: • Open and closed zones • Specific clues • Other users • Roadway conditions and features • Traffic controls

  5. What to do you need to Predict? • Use knowledge, judgement, and experience to predict: • Actions of other drivers • Speed • Direction • Control

  6. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions • Decide to use one or more actions to: • Change/Maintain speed • Change/Maintain direction • Communicate with the other driver • Combine Actions when appropriate

  7. The Smith System • An organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits • Aim High in Steering • Keep Your Eyes Moving • Get the Big Picture • Make Sure Others See You • Leave Yourself an Out

  8. Safe Path of Travel • Minimize a hazard • Separate a hazard • Compromise space

  9. Review • What is the “I” in “IPDE” • What is the “P” in “IPDE” • What is the “D” in “IPDE” • What is the “E” in “IPDE” • What are the 5 parts of the Smith System? • What 4 things can you do to deal with a possible conflict?

  10. For Your Quiz • You should be able to: • List and define the 4 parts of the IPDE Process • Lists and define the 5 parts of the Smith System • Explain what steps you can take to avoid a conflict

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