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Attitudes and Accident Causation

Attitudes and Accident Causation. Mr. Pastore. Do Now:. List 5 ways accidents happen. Be ready to talk about how they could have been prevented. If you were not here yesterday ask what you missed?. Essential Questions. 1. How may attitudes and personality affect the driving task?

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Attitudes and Accident Causation

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  1. Attitudes and Accident Causation Mr. Pastore

  2. Do Now: • List 5 ways accidents happen. Be ready to talk about how they could have been prevented. • If you were not here yesterday ask what you missed?

  3. Essential Questions • 1. How may attitudes and personality affect the driving task? • 2. What are the causes of traffic accidents? • 3. How can most accidents be prevented?

  4. 1. How may attitudes and personality affect the driving task? • Aggression • Frustration • Easily Distracted- Lack of concentration • Restlessness • Moods • Passive • Afraid

  5. What should be done to help prevent those traits? • Give time to cool off after rage • Leave early so you are not rushing around • Take non-congested roadways. Know the traffic patterns • If these do not work what else will?

  6. Cell Phones Not signaling Not knowing rules of the road. For example who has the right of way in an intersection. Road Conditions Weather – Visibility Drinking and driving Others? Following distances 2. What are the causes of traffic accidents?

  7. 3. How can most accidents be prevented? • Following the Rules of the Road • Staying focused • Obeying the Traffic laws – Cell phones, Friends in the car, avoid high traffic areas

  8. Go Work • Read pg 352-358 • Answer 1-4 on Pg 358

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