Chapter 1

Question 1

3 driving competencies

Answer 1

Knowledge and skill to drive safely

An understanding of factors that increase your risk of a collision

The ability to accurately assess your driving behaviour

Question 2

Task specific competencies

Answer 2

Multi task
Alertness
Attention distribution
Anticipation
Situational awareness
Anticipation
Planning
Making judgements

Question 3

Situational awareness

Answer 3

Info on what’s going on and likely to happen and make intelligent decisions and stay in control

Question 4

Causes of collision

Answer 4

Driver error or reaction
Action based on poor judgement
Careless/reckless/rushing (in a hurry)
Tailgating

Question 5

4 levels of driving task goals for driver education

Answer 5

Human factors that affecting driving
Purpose and context of your journey
Traffic situation
Vehicle and vehicle control

Question 6

Human factors affecting risk

Answer 6

Distraction due to multi-tasking
Driving stress
Operational Stressors "Adrenaline Rush"
Time pressures and the purpose of the journey
"Nobel Cause" risk taking
"Red mist"

Question 7

Who is most likely to be involved in a collision?

Answer 7

1 in 6 drivers aged aged 17 - 24 (1 in 4 or Britain’s roads)

Young drivers as a result of excessive speeds, loss of control of the vehicle, or sudden braking.

People who drive at work are more likely

Between a quater and a third of all serious collisions involve someone who was at work at the time.

Drivers at work in the 25 - 35 age group are at a higher risk than other age groups.

Question 8

How likely are emergency workers to be in collision when responding

Answer 8

3 times more likely

Question 9

Practical steps to combat stress

Answer 9

Adjust seat, steering wheel to be comfortable

Use techniques you learn in training

Maintain a calm and professional approach to your driving (especially in an emergency)

Learn techniques to focus on your driving and switch off other problems while in your vehicle

Don’t dwell on previous stressful experiences or earlier errors of judgement.

Question 10

What is “Red mist”

Answer 10

Means your attention is not on your driving but on some specific goal, you have become emotionally and physiologically caught up in the incident.

Question 11

Hazard

Answer 11

Anything that is an actual or potential danger