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CH 17

CH 17. Psychological/Social Readiness. Inattention and Distraction. Inattention – loss of focus Driving Task = 100% focus Distraction – situation that draws your mind off the driving task. Distractions INCREASE the Driving Task. EXAMPLES. Cell Phones – Audio Systems –

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CH 17

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  1. CH 17 Psychological/Social Readiness

  2. Inattention and Distraction • Inattention – loss of focus Driving Task = 100% focus • Distraction – situation that draws your mind off the driving task. • Distractions INCREASE the Driving Task

  3. EXAMPLES • Cell Phones – • Audio Systems – • Headphones – • Passengers – • Others -

  4. HANDLING DISTRACTIONS… What are you going to do???? • Be RESPONSIBLE!! • Be FOCUSED!!

  5. EMOTIONS How do they AFFECT your DRIVING???? List Examples……. Young Adults at Greater Risk?? Why????

  6. EMOTIONS & DRIVING Ability to manage risk when driving “ATTENTION BLINDNESS” EX: “I didn’t see it coming”

  7. AGGRESSIVE DRIVING/ROAD RAGE Control your anger! • Common Courtesy • Identify situations early • Watch out for Aggressive Drivers • Frustration/Sadness/Depression

  8. POSITIVE EMOTIONS & DRIVING • Exuberance • Playfulness • Overconfidence

  9. PEER PRESSURE Negative Positive

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