Chapter 3 Flashcards
What are the stages of Processing Complex Information?
1) Input
2) Decision-Making
3) Output
4) Feedback
What is the Reaction Time Equation?
Decision Time + Response Time = Reaction Time.
What are the three types of Hazards?
A hazard is anything that is a potential or actual danger.
1) Physical Features (Junctions, Bends, Road Surfaces).
2) The Position or Movement of Other Road Users (Drivers, Cyclists, Pedestrians).
3) Weather Conditions.
Why is it important to anticipate Hazards?
Anticipating hazards gives you extra time. The more time you have to react to a hazard, the more likely it is you can deal with it safely.
Plan Your Driving - What are the three actions?
Safer driving depends on systematically using the information you gather from observation to play your driving actions:
1) Anticipate Hazards.
2) Prioritise.
3) Decide what to do.
Plan Your Driving - What is the Purpose?
The purpose of the plan is to put you:
1) In the correct position.
2) At the correct speed.
3) With the correct Gear Engaged.
4) At the correct time.
To negotiate hazards safely and efficiently.
Why does your choice of speed have an impact on your ability to anticipate hazards?
Speed affects your perception and judgement, therefore, impacts on your ability to anticipate hazards.
Adjust your speed to how well you can see, the complexity of the situation and the distance it will take you to stop.
At 70mph, you need to allow a safe stopping distance of 100m (328 feet).
What is the safe stopping distance rule?
Always drive so you can stop safely within the distance you can see to be clear on your side of the road.
What are the human and physiological factors that can affect observation and anticipation?
Human Factors:
Alertness.
Tiredness.
Psychological Factors:
Minor illness.
Medication.
Residual Blood Alcohol.
Low blood sugar / hunger.
Cynical Mood Swings.
Life Stressors.
