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Bell Ringer . List some of the distractions while driving Define Road Rage, Tailgating, and Space cushions . Defensive Driving. Learning Objectives . Describe how to use the three second rule. Describe how you can safely manage a tailgater.

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer List some of the distractions while driving Define Road Rage, Tailgating, and Space cushions

  2. Defensive Driving

  3. Learning Objectives • Describe how to use the three second rule. • Describe how you can safely manage a tailgater. • Describe how far ahead you should look in city traffic. • Explain how to select the proper lane for driving

  4. Changing Lanes Inclement Weather/ Road Conditions Space Cushion Night Driving Following Distance Emotions/ Road Rage Communicating Passing/ Being Passed City vs. Country Driving

  5. Preventing Accidents Reduce chances of accident by following this formula . . . • #1--- BE ALERT • Never think the other driver will not make a mistake • #2--- BE PREPARED • Learn how to have a good reaction time • #3--- ACT IN TIME • Try not to panic. Don’t get nervous, stay calm, cool, and collected

  6. Road Rage Road rage occurs when motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of traffic disturbance.

  7. Smoking Watching children and pets in car Eating Applying makeup Using cell phones Changing CD’s Tuning radio stations or Ipod Programming GPS Avoid DISTRACTIONS

  8. Smoking… should not be doing that anyway.

  9. Watching children or pets in the car

  10. Eating while driving

  11. The most common of all!

  12. Using a cellular phone

  13. Changing a CD Programming your GPS Checking out your brand new head unit Getting that perfect song on your ipod Tuning the right radio stations Distractions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. Highway Hypnosis ZZZZZZZZZ!! Trance-like/ hypnotic state resulting from driving long hours on a monotonous, non-scenic road such as a highway. WHO IS AT RISK • motorists • passengers • pedestrians HOW TO AVOID… • Get a good nights sleep • Don’t take medicines that can cause drowsiness • Do not drive long hours • Take rest stops even if you aren’t tired • Switch drivers • Do not stare • Chew gum or sing with radio • Open window for fresh air Stare off!

  15. Communication • Turn Signals Brake lights Horn • Left Slow or Stop • Right

  16. Left Turn

  17. Right Turn

  18. Slow and/or Stop

  19. The Wrong Thing To Do: Tailgating • Tailgating is following too closely being the vehicle directly in front. • Tailgating is dangerous because it decreases a driver’s time to react.

  20. Tailgating

  21. Why is it important to keep a safe following distance? • The space provides motorists with time to react in case of an emergency or sudden shift in traffic flow. • Increased reaction time helps drivers avoid accidents.

  22. There are two methods drivers can use to determine a safe following distance.

  23. One Car-Length Method • Keep at least one car length (about 20 feet) for each ten miles per hour of speed • During bad weather or at higher speeds, increase following distance

  24. 3 Car Lengths (about 60 feet) You Speed: 30 mph Road Condition: Ideal

  25. How to: 1. Choose a fixed object such as a sign or a tree, ahead of the car directly in front of you. 2. Make sure the object does not cause any distraction 3. At least two seconds should elapse between the two cars passing the sign or tree.

  26. Count… Two One

  27. Object You

  28. Object You

  29. Three-Seconds- Plus Rule • This rule takes into account the traveling speeds of the two cars. • It can help develop good judgment for proper following distances. • During bad weather, the three second rule should be increased to four or more seconds.

  30. Three-Seconds-Plus Rule • Stopping Distance = Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.

  31. Space Cushion What is it? CAR Why is it imp't?

  32. SPACE CUSHION • Space between your car and others on all sides. • The space between you and other vehicles gives you time to react in emergencies. Space cushion between desks?

  33. Changing Lanes • Here are the steps for making a lane change: • 1. Check mirrors for a space in traffic where you can enter safely. • Check blind spot by looking over your shoulder in the direction of the lane change. Signal that you want to move left or right. • Check again to make sure the way is clear and that no one is coming too fast from behind or from two lanes over on a multi-lane road. • Steer gradually into the new lane. Do not • slow down - maintain the same speed or gently increase it.

  34. Passing on the Left DO NOT Pass if… • Your lane has a solid yellow center line. • You cannot safely return to the right lane before reaching a solid yellow centerline for the right line. • You cannot safely return to the right lane before any approaching vehicle comes within 200 feet of you. • You are approaching a curve or the crest of a hill on a two-way road and cannot see around or over it. • You are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing on a two-way roadway. • You are within 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel on a two-way road and your view is • obstructed. • Passing will interfere with oncoming traffic.

  35. What is the best thing to do in bad weather? • It is best not to drive! • = But if you have too…

  36. Reduced Visibility • Slow down and give yourself more time. • Scan in and around your path of travel. • Predict others will make maneuvers into your path of travel. • Make maneuvers gently to maintain control so that others know what you are doing.

  37. Your Vehicles Windows • Keep them clean! • If windows fog up • Turn on front and rear defrosters. • Use air conditioning/heater if it will help. • Open window if needed.

  38. Sun Glare • At times the sun can create severe and blinding glare conditions. • Sun visors can help, but avoid looking directly into the sun. • Having headlights on can help other drivers see you. • Be prepared for other divers not to see your signals.

  39. Hot Weather • Hot weather can cause your vehicle to overheat. • Watch your temperature gauge to make your engine is not to hot. • If engine is overheating, you can put the heat on or pull over and let the vehicle cool down. • Never remove the radiator cap on a hot engine.

  40. When driving in the rain… • Turn on windshield wipers. WIPERS ON, LIGHTS ON! • Allow additional stopping distance. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxwgHGCrrS4&feature=autoplay&list=PL61BBA0BBFD412110&index=12&playnext=2

  41. Rain • Keep windshield clear by using wipers. • If wipers are on your headlights must be on. • If the rain is so heavy that you can not see, pull over and find a place to sit out the storm.

  42. During the first few minutes of rainfall, road surfaces are the most slippery. Hydroplaning 35 mph and up- contact with road surface is like a windshield wiper Like water skiing At about 55mph the tire will lose control with the road. No friction to brake

  43. Reduced Traction • Deep Water – when you don’t know how deep water is, don’t driver through it. • If you must, try to estimate the depth. • If there is any possibility it will reach the bottom of your car do not enter. • Drive slow and ride the brake. • Test brakes after you get through the puddle.

  44. Snow • The combination of snow, slushly water, and ice can make very slippery surfaces. • Gentle acceleration, steering, and braking are the keys to driving in the snow. • To improve traction you can put chains on your tires. (Nov.15-April 1) • Rocking a Vehicle – can help move you out of deep snow, mud, or sand by moving forward and back.

  45. Ice • Be alert if temperatures are below freezing for ice. • Squeeze brakes in icy areas to check traction. • Ice on Bridges – bridges will freeze before other roadway surfaces. • Black Ice – thin sheets of ice on the road surface that is hard to see.

  46. Before driving in cold weather (snow)… • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XzIcGr4S2Q&playnext=1&list=PL61BBA0BBFD412110&index=10 • Let the vehicle warm up • Remove all snow and ice from the car (including the roof). • Always make sure the vehicle has windshield wiper fluid. • In New Jersey, motorists are liable if ice flies from a vehicle and causes death, injury, or property damage. • Use studded snow tires for better traction from Nov 15th – April 1st.

  47. Fog • When your headlights shine into fog, light is reflected back by water particles. • Always use low-beams. • Fog can reduce ability to judge distance. Cars may be closer than you think. • Thick fog can be very dangerous, you may want to pull over and park on the side of the road.

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