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Chapter 5

Learn how to Manage Risk with the IPDE Process - Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute. Reduce driver-contributed, maintenance, and environmental risk factors. Use visual search patterns to spot clues, avoid closed zones, and predict other users' actions. Make safe driving decisions by controlling speed, steering, and communication. Practice the Smith System: Aim High, Keep Eyes Moving, Get the Big Picture, Ensure Visibility, Leave an Out. Develop low-risk driving habits for a safer road experience.

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Chapter 5

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  1. Chapter 5 Managing Risk with the IPDE Process • Start working on the 6 questions on P. 103 • Chapter 4 Answers: • 1.c,2.d,3.b,4.b,5.a,6.d,7.a

  2. Chapter 5: Managing Risk with the IPDE Process OBJECTIVES: The IPDE Process Identify and Predict Decide and Execute Using the IPDE Process

  3. I.P.D.E. PROCESS • ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF SEEING, THINKING & RESPONDING.

  4. DRIVING Risk Factors Driver-contributed factors Adjusting radio Being angry Having blurred vision Combing hair Drinking while driving Using a cell phone Maintenance & repair factors Bald tires Poorly adjusted brakes Dirty windshield Broken headlight Worn wiper blades Roadway & environment factors Bright sun Construction Dark shadows Snow & ice Sharp curve The IPDE Process

  5. USE VISUAL SEARCH PATTERN TO IDENTIFY: OPEN AND CLOSE ZONES SPECIFIC CLUES OTHER USERS ROADWAY FEATURES AND CONDITIONS TRAFFIC CONTROLS IDENTIFY

  6. The IPDE Process • Make sure your condition or the condition of your vehicle does not raise the level of risk • Do not take chances with your vehicle • Potential for suffering and loss is too great • Do not develop risk-taking habits • Make every effort to develop low-risk driving behaviors • Become a safe driver

  7. CLOSED ZONE • SPACE NOT OPEN TO YOU (EX. RED LIGHT, PARKED VEHICLE. • DO NOT STARE

  8. PREDICT • USE KNOWLEDGE, JUDGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO PREDICT: • ACTION OTHER USERS • SPEED • DIRECTION • CONTROL

  9. DECIDE TO MAKE ONE OR MORE ACTIONS TO: CHANGE OR MAINTAIN SPEED CHANGE DIRECTION COMMUNICATE DECIDE

  10. EXECUTE • EXECUTE YOUR DECISIONS TO: • CONTROL SPEED • STEER • COMMUNICATE • COMBINE ACTIONS

  11. Why you don't swerve for animals;

  12. SMITH SYSTEM • AIM HIGH IN STEERING • KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING • GET THE BIG PICTURE • MAKE SURE OTHERS SEE YOU • LEAVE YOURSELF AN OUT

  13. Identify & Predict • Look for Traffic Controls • Learn to look in different places for traffic controls • At major intersections controls could be: • Overhead • In the center • On a corner

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