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Transcript of Chapter 1. HTS: Highway Transportation System Comprised of what? Pedestrians/Vehicles/Drivers/Roads.
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Chapter 1
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HTS:Highway
Transportation System
Comprised of what?
Pedestrians/Vehicles/Drivers/Roads
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Regulation of HTS
What & Who regulates it?
Laws/enforcement/courts
Engineers plan, build, maintain
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Social Aspects of Driving
Working with other drivers
Avoiding conflicts
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Physical Aspects of Driving
Having driving skills become a habit
New drivers need to focus on this the most
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Mental Aspect of Driving
Decision making skills
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IDPE Process
Identify
Predict
Decide
Execute
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Identify
Information about the scene
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Predict
When/where possible inflict will develop
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Decide
When/where/how to communicate/adjust speed/change position to avoid conflict
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Execute
Perform the right action(s) to prevent conflict
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Defensive Driving
What is it?
Driving in a way that reduces conflicts/dangerous driving situations
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Collision vs Accident
Predictable versus Chance
Going to fast versus wind blows car door open
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Causes of Collisions
Driver error
Breaking the law
Not slowing down in adverse conditions
Car defective
Tailgating
Drugs/Drinking & driving
Driving while tired
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Why collision is a major cause of death
for young peopleLack of experience
Increased exposure to night driving increased risk taking
Peer pressure
Drinking & driving
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What are your financial
responsibilities when driving
Fuel
Insurance
Damages/Injuries
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Environmental Responsibility
Fuel efficiency
Car pools/public transportation
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GDLGraduated Driver
Licensing
Learner's Permit
Probationary License
Basic License
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Learner's Permit
Must be 16
Signed consent
Enrolled in a "Behind The Wheel" driver training course
Pass tests - written & vision
Practice at least 6 months
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Probationary License
Completed 6 months of supervised driving
Must pass road test
Must be 17
Must practice unsupervised for 1 year
Must observe restrictions
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Basic Driver License
Must be 18
Completed 1 year of unsupervised driving
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Organ Donor Program
Inform family of decision
On Driver's License
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Implied Consent
By having a driver's license, you agree to take an alcohol test upon request
Refusal = loss of license