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| Name the three parts of the highway transportation system: |
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1. People - other road users walkers, drivers; most obey the laws.
2. Machines - from old vehicle that shouldn't be on the road to the latest model.
3. Road Ways - one lane dirt roads. 2lane highways, interstate highways, multi-lane highways |
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| One part of the Highway Transportation System is: |
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| One part of the Highway Transportation System is: |
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| One part of the Highway Transportation System is: |
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| What are the two components of FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY? |
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1. Maintain your vehicle properly
2. Insure your vehicle |
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Covers damage to the other vehicle or property.
But does NOT cover damage to your vehicle. |
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| Two or more vehicles crashing with each other or running into another object. |
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| Collisions are caused they don't just happen. True or False? |
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| What is the most dangerous type of collision? |
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| What is the number 1 cause of collisions? |
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| What are the five main causes of collisions? |
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1.Driver Error
2.Drivers condition, tired, DUI, medical, physiological, etc.
3.Road conditions - wet, icy, snow packed, etc.
4.Weather conditions - fog, rain, snow, etc.
5.Vehicle condition - tires, oil, tune up, etc. |
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| Obey laws, signs and signals and are responsible to be a safe driver. |
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| are responsible for keeping vehicle in good condition and to be alert;defensive drivers. |
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| What are the THREE DRIVING SKILLS? |
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1. Social
2. Mental
3. Physical |
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| Social - Courtesy and caution are important - mature drivers are responsible to watch for problem drivers. |
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| Mental - Safe Driving is mainly a mental decision making task - deciding and knowing when to brake, accelerate and turn is what makes a safe driver. |
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| Physical - Skills must be learned then become automatic. |
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| What does S.I.P.D.E stand for? |
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| Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute |
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| An organized thinking, doing process. |
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| What are the five steps of S.I.P.D.E? |
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1. Search for possible hazards
2. Identify potential hazards
3. Predict or judge where possible hazards may occur
4. Decide what actions to take and when and where to take them
5. Execute or maneuver the vehicle to avoid any conflicts |
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| Aids in becoming a defensive driver and helps in avoiding collisions; with practice S.I.P.D.E becomes automatic. |
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| What is defensive driving? |
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| The ability to protect yourself and others from unexpected changes while driving. |
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| Anticipate actions of others and are willing to adjust speed and position. |
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