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Chapter 1 You Are The Driver

Chapter 1 You Are The Driver. You Are Part of the System 1.1. The main RISK in driving is the possibility of having a conflict that results in a collision. Pg-4 Highway Transportation System (HTS)-has three main parts: people, vehicle, and roadways. Pg-4

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Chapter 1 You Are The Driver

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  1. Chapter 1You Are The Driver

  2. You Are Part of the System 1.1 • The main RISK in driving is the possibility of having a conflict that results in a collision. Pg-4 • Highway Transportation System (HTS)-has three main parts: people, vehicle, and roadways. Pg-4 • The purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner. Pg-4

  3. Your Are Part of the System 1.1 • Regulating the HTS-Drivers who operate their vehicles in a responsible, low-risk manner are the most important part of the HTS. Pg-5 • Federal, state and local governments in turn enforce these national guidelines. Pg-5 • Laws are passed to make up the vehicle code. Each state has their own vehicle code. Pg-5

  4. Your Driving Task 1.2 • The driving task includes all the social, physical, and mental skills required to drive. Pg-6 • Social Skills-Like other social tasks, driving requires you to interact successfully with other people. Pg-6 • Physical Skills-You must learn the physical skills of driving so well that they become natural habits. Then you can focus your attention on the social and mental tasks of driving. Pg-6 • Mental Skills-Safe, low-risk driving is primarily a mental task that involves decision making. Physical skills are minor when compared to the necessary decision-making skills. Pg-6

  5. Your Driving Task 1.2 • The IPDE Process-Make sure you know the IPDE process. You are going to see 5 questions on your test dealing with this process. Pg-6 • Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute. Look at 4 pictures on page 7. Pg 6-7 • The ability to drive in a way that reduces conflicts is called defensive driving. Defensive driving lowers the risk of conflict by protecting you and others from dangerous driving situations. Pg-7

  6. Your Driving Responsibility 1.3 • Driving is a PRIVILEGE-not a right. Pg-8 • If you do not handle this responsibility, you have the power to ruin your life and the lives of others. Pg-8 • Attitude-Road rage is an extremely negative attitude towards driving. We talked about this in your Rules of the Road book. Pg-8 • You must earn respect from other drivers. This takes time and effort. Pg-8

  7. Your Driving Responsibilities 1.3 • Breakdowns in the HTS-A breakdown in the HTS occurs when any part of the system does not work well. Traffic tie-ups and collisions are two examples of HTS breakdowns. Pg-9 • A collision occurs when a vehicle conflicts with and hits another object. Pg-8 • Examples of collisions and accidents. Pg-8 • Accident implies that something just happens by chance. Pg-8 • Causes of collisions-Of all the possible causes of collisions, driver error is by far the most common. Pg-8

  8. Your Driving Responsibilities 1.3 • Causes of Death-Lack of experience is a major factor for this poor driving record. Pg-9 (Compare the odds) • Social and Economic Loss-Traffic collisions cost our nation billions of dollars each year. The mental anguish and physical suffering simply cannot be measured. Pg-10 • Financial Responsibility-As a driver, you are responsible for your share of driving-related costs. Pg-10

  9. Your Driving Responsibilities 1.3 • You are also financially responsible by law for any damage or injuries that you cause. Pg-10 • Environmental Responsibilities-All drivers should act responsible by buying and maintaining fuel-efficient vehicles. Pg-10

  10. Your Driver’s License 1.4 • Chart on page 11-forty-one percent of the young people who were killed in these collisions died in single-car collisions. Pg-11 • Graduated Driver Licensing Program-Over the years, one thing about new drivers has become abundantly clear. Structured practice-driving time works. Pg-11 • A GDL program requires young drivers to go progress through a series of licensing stages. Pg-11 • Safety belts must be worn by all occupants. Pg-12 • Other licensed drivers, such as family members , may be asked to provide a minimum number of hours of practice driving. How many hours? Pg-12

  11. Your Driver’s License 1.4 • Organ Donor Program-You need to discuss this decision with your family to ensure that your wishes are carried out. Pg-13 • Implies Consent Program-You have given consent to a blood, breath and/or urine test if your are under the influence. By signing your permit application, you have given consent. Can you refuse to take the test? What happens if you refuse? Pg-13 • Continuous Process-Driver education will help start you on your own personal driving adventure. It/We cannot teach you about everything you will encounter when driving. Pg-14 • Question? Your Test is ????

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