module 4.1 + 4.3 quiz Flashcards
driving risk
the potential that a chosen action may lead to an undesirable outcome
an average of how many teenagers are killed in crashes every day?
7
minimize risk by:
remaining alert to your constantly changing surroundings
identifying potential hazards and factors that jeopardize safety
assessing your options to evade, avoids, or minimize risk
employ compensatory strategies
factors that increase risk
driver behaviors
driver state of mind
driving conditions
driver behaviors
speeding aggressive driving i attention incorrect seat position failure to maintain vehicle properly not securing seatbelt properly
driver state of mind
intoxication drowsiness/fatigue anger/road rage impatience distraction carelessness iattention
driving conditions
weather conditions sharp/blind curves left turns weave lanes heavy traffic pedestrians bicyclists wildlife crossings
what is risk assessment
drivers must have the ability to:
identify a potentially dangerous situation
prepare to take action to avoid a conflict
consider options and the potential consequences of your actions
1 action that causes crashes in virginia
speeding
2 action that causes crashes in virginia
failure to yield right of way
3 action that causes crashes in virginia
driving while intoxicated
4 reason that causes crashes in virginia
disregarding a traffic signs or signals
5 action that causes crashes in virginia
following too closely
other actions that cause crashes in virginia
improper turns
unsafe trespassing
lack of driving experience
other factors that increase risk
condition of the vehicle
road design
weather conditions
road surface
condition of the vehicle
worn or bald tires poorly adjusted and/or worn brakes broken headlights worn windshield wiper blades dirty windshield
road surface
wet
snow
ice
gravel
how can you reduce your risk?
never risk more than you can afford to lose
do not risk a lot for a little
consider the odds
communicate intentions
brake light (flash, slowing, stopping)
lane position (intent to change lanes or turn, hazard in lane ahead)
horn (warn, get someone’s attention)
change speed
your options are to maintain, increase, or decrease speed
change position or direction
it is quicker to change position than to stop, so you always need to know what space is available to:
move to a different lane position to gain more space
change lanes
turn onto another street
what do drivers need to avoid conflicts and perform safe driving maneuvers?
visibility
space
time
What are essential ingredients for low risk driving?
good seeing habits and the ability to manage space on the roadway
what can reduce driving risks?
developing space management habits
SEEiT
search evaluate execute in time
search
look for potential hazards
search at least 20-30 seconds ahead
evaluate
what do you need to do to avoid a collision?
execute
carry out your plan
