Managing Risk the IPDE Process

Question 1

IPDE Process

Answer 1

an organized system that includes the following steps to avoid conflict: identify, predict, decide, and execute as they relate to driving

Question 2

What is the Zone Control System designed for?

Answer 2

to help drivers manage the space around their cars

Question 3

What are the steps in an orderly visual search pattern

Answer 3

1) look ahead, 2) evaluate your zones, 3) check the rearview mirror, 4) evaluate your 4-6 and 5) 12-15 second ranges, 6) check your speedometer, 7) check your gauges

Question 4

Selective Seeing

Answer 4

you identify and select only those clues and events that restrict your line of sight or can change your intended path of travel

Question 5

How do you predict how hazards might affect your path of travel?

Answer 5

you have to evaluate the situation and make a judgement about the consequences

Question 6

What are the 3 main decisions you can make while driving?

Answer 6

minimize the threat of a single hazard by adjusting speed and direction, allow 2 hazards to separate, or adjust and split what little space there is between hazards with a compromise decision

Question 7

What are the 3 main actions you can execute when driving?

Answer 7

speed control, steering, and communicating

Question 8

What does the IPDE Process take?

Answer 8

practice and time