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Traffic Safety Flashcards

1
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Definition of hazardous driving

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Mind and body are in different places, creating an increased risk when driving

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What are the main collision avoidance theories

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Smith system
SIPDE
Defensive driving – unifying theory

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Smith system rules

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  1. aim high in steering, 12 to 15 seconds ahead
  2. Get the big picture – 360° awareness
    3. Keep your eyes moving – every two seconds
  3. Leave yourself and out
  4. Make sure they see you – I contact, Horn, daytime headlights
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SIPDE  Tips

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– Best way to handle potential collisions
-separate risks, deal with one at a time, give yourself an out
– Teach driver they have control over speed and position and remind them often
Teach by breaking down each step(Search simple, then complex; identify simple, then complex; etc.)
– Teach they sometimes need to compromise right away

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5
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SIPDE driver actions

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Isolate the incident
Stabilize
Separate risks
Compromise

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6
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Defensive driving rules

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Be prepared to avoid an accident
Maintaining adequate space Cushion
Maintain a clear field of vision
Keep aware of the key elements
Communicate and be seen


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7
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Essential strategies for all collision avoidance theories

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Escape space
visibility
Communication

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8
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Recommended following distance is for normal driving conditions

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3 to 4 seconds

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9
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Recommended following distance for abnormal conditions – night

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4 to 6 seconds

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10
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Recommended following distance for hazardous conditions – snow/ice

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Eight seconds

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11
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Risks associated with stopping too far behind other vehicles

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Cars cut you off
Car behind not expecting you to stop so soon/rear end

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12
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Void spaces of standard vehicles

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Driver side – 5 feet
Passenger side – 15 feet
Front – 25 feet
Rear – 45 feet

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13
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How to teach avoid spaces

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While in parking lot:
Go to different areas so they can see what they cannot see
Same strategy for mirrors
Lock the car to see the space
How close are you training – use tape measure

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14
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Six basic vehicle positions

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Vehicle ahead
Vehicle behind
Vehicle approaching from opposite direction
Vehicle approaching from angle
Vehicle passing
Passing another vehicle

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15
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What are possible hazards – list of them

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Rear end
Vehicle entering
Head on
Sideswipe
Runoff Road
Pedestrians
Animals

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16
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When did turn off high beams

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When following another car within 500 feet
200 to 500 feet when approaching oncoming traffic

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17
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How long is a rear no zone for semi

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75 feet

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18
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How far ahead should you scan

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20 to 30 seconds
Central vision focused at 10 to 12 seconds ahead

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19
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Scanning car is parked along the road

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Look for lights
Look for exhaust
Look for turning front wheels
Look for driver presents

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20
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How to go at a four way stop

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Take foot off break, roll, if no one steals your turn then proceed

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21
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Instructional strategies

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Give directions 1000 feet in advance
State where then what
Step-by-step cues at first for a new drivers
Drawings
Practice turns without gas pedal
Practice breaking without breaking the egg

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22
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Right turn tips

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Sharp turn requires five mph
Allow a minimum of three seconds in traffic time and space when turning into traffic

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23
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Tips for curves

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Glide or coast through the turn/curve
Begin to accelerate when coming out of turn/curve
Look at the highline of curve as far as you can see and drive to it

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24
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Tips for left turns

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Three seconds to clear first lane plus one second for each additional lane

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25
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Point of no return

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 yellow light lasts 3–5 seconds
If in or entering intersection proceed and clear the intersection
If the Wayne lines have turned solid you probably need to go
Pay attention to person behind you when making your decision

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26
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Safe backing procedures

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Avoid backing if possible
Get out and look
Signal the direction you are turning the wheel
Two lights tops on horn if blind spot is present
Get a helper if needed
Always move slowly and cautiously

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27
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When must a driver yield

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School buses loading/unloading students
Emergency vehicles
Blind or visually impaired
Pedestrians
Vehicles using through streets
Drivers on right at intersections
Are the drivers too close or overtaking

28
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Three aspects that contribute to stopping distance

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Time to identify hazard
Time to apply brakes
Time for vehicle to stop

29
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Definition of point of perception

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First available point for seeing a hazard

30
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Point of reaction definition

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Driver first makes a response

31
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Definition of S turn

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Moving into an intersection in an S movement to enhance seeing around opposing vehicle

32
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Definition of clean scan

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Looking at Row Park cars for possible movement

33
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Definition of closure rate

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Time to object based on speed and distance

34
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Definition of traffic flow

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Overall movement of traffic in a given space and time

35
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Definition of Oversteer

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Attempting to steer and rear slides out into skid

36
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Definition of understeer

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Attempting to turn and front Plaza head

37
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Definition of electronic stability control – ESC

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Engine acceleration in computer reduces loss of control

38
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How to teach unique intersections

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Draw it out
Watch a video
Passenger

39
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Speed of wind for which you should not be driving in

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Greater than 20 mph

40
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How to handle a brake failure

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Downshift to low range
Pump break fast and hard
Apply parking brake
Find escape route
Sound horn flash lights
Turn off ignition

41
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How to handle stuck accelerator

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Shift to neutral/turn off ignition
Apply brakes
Eyes on the road
Flashlights
Try to drive safely off the road
Place vehicle in park

42
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How to handle engine overheating

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Roll windows down
Turn on heater
Pull over
pop hood

43
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Monthly check ups to help minimize on road emergencies

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Lights for burned out bulbs
Battery fluid level/charge indicator
Engine oil level
Brake pedal firmness/pressure/operation
Transmission fluid level
Brake fluid level
Tire pressure/treadwear
Coolant level and the system
Houses and belts that control fan/compressor
Windshield wipers/fluid
Power steering fluid level

44
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Prerequisites to on the road training

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Permit
Knowledge of rules of the road and necessary capacities
Previous remediation to optimize abilities
Optimal time for training
Funding
Social support

45
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Rules for drs to follow for behind the wheel training

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Keep it simple
build on skillsy
Move to next skill when competency is reached with previous lessons
Try different ways to teach
Avoid information overload but discuss when mistakes happen and how to correct for improved understanding

46
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Steps for training

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Pre-driving habits
Pre-driving instructions
In vehicle: information and operating devices
Protected area practice
In vehicle: driving Skills level one
Driving skills level two
Driving skills level three
Driving skills level four
Driving skills level five
Driving skills level six
Driving skills level seven
Driving skills level eight
Driving skills a little nine
Driving skills Littleton


47
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Pre-driving habits

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Vehicle check
Secure loose objects
Closed doors and lock them
Adjust seat
Adjust mirrors
Seatbelt

48
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Pre-driving instructions

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Expectations of each session
Review of previous session
Question/answers

49
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In vehicle: information and operating devices

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Headlights/highbeams
Windshield wipers/washers
 Horn
Parking brake
Hazard lights
Interior lights
HVAC controls
Ignition switch
Turn signals
Gas cap release

50
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Protected area practice

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Stop and alignment
Front and rear with fixed object
Steering skill
Turn steering wheel – 1/2, one, 1 1/2
Picture of the path – keep eyes up and turn head around turns
Steer/recovery skills
Figure 8
Forward and reverse

51
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Driving skills level one

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Blindspot
Pre-driving habits
Informational devices and controls
Starting and stopping the vehicle
Lane positions
Right turn – residential
Residential: lots of intersections, lots of stops, some roads with stop signs at end, little traffic

52
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Driving skills level two

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Lane change
Traffic lights
Left turns out the traffic lights
Left turns – residential
Left turn at the traffic lights
(Right turns, left turns, through traffic lights, lane changes)

53
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Driving skills level three

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Backing straight
Backing around the corner
Intersection turns
Three point turn, U-turn, two point turns, etc.

54
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Driving skills level four

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Parking lot
Parallel parking
Front and back and parking

55
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Driving skills level five

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Parking on a hill
One-way streets
Driving in heavy traffic
Space visibility driving zones

56
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Driving skills level six

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Adverse conditions
Exceptions to the rules
Skills review
Good time to drive in their own community, if able

57
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Driving skills level seven

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Independent driving
Emergency procedures
GPS
Plan B

58
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Driving skills level eight

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Freeway driving: merging, changing lanes, exiting

59
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Driving skills level nine

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Road test prep
Simulator driving test

60
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Driving skills level 10

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Road test

61
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Classification of severity of errors

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Minor: does not compromise safety -limit lines, light speeding, rolling through stop sign when no one around
Questionable error: single or infrequent air where safety could have been compromised - blind spot checks
Major error: compromises safety of self or others – running red light, left turn in front of oncoming vehicle, etc.

62
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How to deal with client fears

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Use severity rating scale
Verify driver will not be forced to go beyond level of agreement
Build slowly
Strategies: topping, wait on shoulders, listening to music

63
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How to deal with borderline or just marginal drivers

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In some cases may need to take it very slow if still making progress

64
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 When is steering assist required

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Collision avoidance
Lane positioning
Assist for overturning or under turning
Late to turn recovery
Distracted behavior

65
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When is instructor break required

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Collision avoidance
Failure to stop
Excessive speed during turn/curves
Speed control
School zones
Going to fast and not slowing when queued

66
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Went to shift vehicle into neutral

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To avoid a collision
Speed control
Unnecessary acceleration allows instructor increased control
Distractive behavior
 medical emergency
Mostly if fully on the accelerator

67
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Which ADLs skills demonstrate appropriate decision making an emotional maturity needed for driving

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Prepare simple meal with oven/stove
Drop off at mall for one hour
I give grocery list and they go in and buy it
Go around the block and cross a busy intersection dependently

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