Driver Training Flashcards
Explain internalising
When individuals self assess their own behaviour/performance. Also taking responsibility for things that could have been done better or to prevent a failure from occurring.
Explain externalising
Externalising is when individuals refuse to look at their own performance or behaviour and usually blame the other party, equipment or other external factors for the faults that occurred.
What is reactionary gap?
The clear space I need to maintain around my vehicle in order to avoid a crash. Also referred to as CAS.
The two factors which determine RG at any given speed are reaction time and braking distance
What is a risk?
Anything that has the potential to enter or RG
What is some examples of an unacceptable risk?
A young child on the left side if the road bouncing a ball, or a blind driveway on the left
What are some examples of an acceptable risk?
An oncoming vehicle maintaining good road position, an adult on the side of the road at a bus stop with eye contact made, or an open driveway on the right
Having identified a risk jn the driving environment, what basic actions can you take to manage that risk?
Slow down, cover brakes, setup if required, change vehicle position, brake if needed, if risk is another vehicle make eye contact
What is meant by the term ‘observation alarm’
The term given to the mental alarm we set for ourselves when the ability to monitor risks within 5 seconds of our vehicle is impaired. Slow down if you are unable to see 5 seconds ahead.
What is ABS?
ABS prevents the wheels from locking up by using sensors to detect when a wheel is about to lock. When it senses this, it rapidly pumps the brakes on that wheel, releasing and reapplying pressure. This pulsating action helps maintain traction and allows you to steer while braking.
What is the difference between traction control and stability control
Traction control prevents wheel spin under acceleration by reducing power to the driving wheels when loss of grip occurs.
Stability control is a combination of both traction control and ABS braking which assists drivers maintain vehicle control and prevent sliding or spinning wheels while cornering
Explain the difference between UDD and pursuit driving
UDD is the term used when driving quickly to a situation that requires immediate police attendance in the safest way possible (life-threatening situations). The only difference with UDD and low-risk is the time between risks.
Pursuit driving is when a police vehicle attempts to intercept a vehicle and the driver of that vehicle has show by their actions the they don’t intent to stop. If police continue to attempt to intercept it becomes a pursuit
Under what circumstances can police engage in a pursuit?
Emergencies involving obvious and immediate danger to human life.
The detection or prevention of serious crimes (appendix b plus armed robbery)
What facts must be relayed to RDS by police engaged jn a pursuit?
A pursuit has been initiated and why. That emergency lights and sirens have been activated. You must then maintain a meaningful and effective commentary.
Who can make the decision to terminate a pursuit?
The driver or senior member in a police vehicle, the pursuit controller (RDS), and officer of Police performing that function
What are the advantages of flexible gearing?
More responsive acceleration and deceleration
No lag or kickback into a lower gear under progressive acceleration
Engine assist to slow down vehicle, particularly when travelling downhill
