HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION

SYSTEMCHAPTER 1, 4, & 14

HighwayTransportationSystem(HTS):

Purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

Three parts to the HTS People - Vehicles

-Roadways

3 Parts to the HTS DEIFNITION

PEOPLE Consists of walking, driving, or riding and they are called Roadway Users.

VEHICLES Motorcycles, cars, vans, busses, trucks, farms vehicles, and construction equipment.

ROADWAYS Roadways vary from dirt lanes, and to multilane expressways. Conditions such as rain, nighttime, snow, rough pavement are also apart of roadways.

Driving Task: _Includes all of the social, physical, and mental skills that are required to drive.

Breakdown in the HTS: Traffic tie-ups and collision are examples

of breakdowns in the HTS.

DRIVING TASK SKILLSSOCIAL SKIILS: Must interact with others Be a courteous driver and obey traffic laws Without courtesy and cooperation, low-risk is impossible.

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Starting, stopping, and turning are habitual behaviors Need to focus on the physical skills FIRST Then the driver can move on to the social and mental skillsMENTAL SKILLS: This is the decision making skill while driving. What are some decisions making skills you will have to do

when driving? _______________________________________________________________

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Driving is a privilege - not a right! Driving privileges is based on the

assumption that you will be a responsible traffic citizen and obey all traffic laws. ACTION OUTOMCE

Responsible Driver

Assume something will happen and respect the laws of driving

Enjoy lifelong adventure of safe driving

Not Responsible Driver

Thinking it will never happen to you and not respecting the driving laws

Ruin or harm your life and the lives of others

Responsible Driving Responsible driver and low- risk drivers

are the most important part in HTS Financial Responsibility- You are

responsible for vehicle cost such as fuel, maintenance and insuring your car.

Environmental Responsibility- Has created many threats to the environment such as: air pollution water pollution Chemical spills.

Brainstorm: How can drivers act more responsible toward saving our

environment?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ATTITUDE Your attitude towards life and driving affects your willingness to

learn and to effectively use safe driving habits.

EMOTIONSFatigue- Mental, physical work, emotional

st Danger signs of drowsiness

Driver might identify hazards more slowly Drifting between lane position Eyes closing or

going out of focus Decrease you ability to reason less, or loss of

sleep can cause this.

Defensive Driving

Protecting yourself and others while driving.Three actions of a Defensive Driver

1. Adjust To weather and road conditions

2. Anticipate actions of other roadway users.

3. Avoid conflict while driving

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CAUSE of Collisions:Driver Error is the most common cause of

collisions._ Most collisions are the result of several

causes. The major factor in young drivers’ poor

driving record is lack of experience. EXAMPLES:

Following another vehicle too closely Driving to fast for conditions Not wearing a seatbelt Driving while tired Driving while drinking or using drugs

Cause of Death:The leading cause of death among young

people is motor vehicle collisions. Cars and other motor vehicles are the

transportation method that involve the most deaths. Examples:

Lack of experience Peer Pressure Mixing drinking and driving

ORAGN DONOR Use must indicate your desire to be an

organ donor by: Filling out an organ donation declaration

on your driver’s license Or by singing an organ donor card. *Most important step is to inform your

family and loved ones about your decision.

GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING PROGRAM

Requires young drivers to progress through licensing stages.

STAGE 1: Learners Permit- Supervised condition that allows the

new driver to learn and practice.

Supervised by an adult (21 yrs) licensed driver. Must be collision-free prior to getting license 50 hours of practice time with adult 10 must be at

night

GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING PROGRAM

STAGE 2: Intermediate Learner drives under restriction during this

stage Pass permit stage, classroom, and BTW Permit must be held at least 9 months. Seat belts must

be worn. Night driving is restricted. # of passengers are limited 6 months collision and violation free driving ( if either

happen may result in a longer period before getting license)

Penalty for violations are increased, may have to go to traffic school.

GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING PROGRAM

STAGE 3 Full Privilege- In order to graduate this

stage the learner must : Successfully pass intermediate violation

and collision-free.

IMPLIED CONSENT

When you sign your license you agree to take an alcohol test on request. If you refuse you might lose your license under Implied Consent Program.

By taking a driver’s education class you will get a good start towards becoming a skillful driver.

Risk Factors While DrivingVehicle

•Bald tires•Poor brakes•Dirty windshield•Broken headlights•Worn wiper blades

Roadway & Environment

•Bright Sun•Construction•Dark Shadows•Snow & Ice•Sharp curve

Driver•Adjusting radio•Being angry•Blurred vision•Eating•Using a call phone

IPDE PROCESS

Identify- See or observing the driving scene.

You must know when to look, where to look, how to look and what to look for.

Other roadway users Traffic controls Conditions of your vehicle Visual search pattern and selective seeing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94FQR41FBxE

IPDE Process

Predict- Guessing when and where possible conflict will happen.

Prepare to adjust your actions to compensate other roadway users.

Use of judgment, knowledge, and experience.

IPDE PROCESS PREDICT-Evaluate the situation and make

a judgment about the possible consequences.What might you predict from this picture?

IPDE ProcessDecide-Making decisions as to how to

act.

Change in speed Change in direction Communicate

IPDE Process DECIDE- Your decision to maintain speed,

change lanes, change directions, or communicate while driving.

You also decide to communicate with other by using lights horn, or body movements

IPDE ProcessExecute- Taking action and carrying out

your decisions in order to avoid conflict Accelerate Brake Steer Combined actions

Zone Control System– Help you make quick and accurate use of the IPDE Process. Zones- Are one of six areas of space around a vehicle that is

the width of a lane and extends as far as the driver can see

Open Zone- Space where you can drive without a restriction.Line of Sight-Distance you can see ahead in the direction you

are looking.Path of Travel- The space your vehicle is going and taking up.Closed Zone- Space that is to open to you because of a

restriction on your sight or path of travel.Target Area Range- Space form your vehicle to the target area

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WHERE AND HOW TO LOOK Open Zones- Use you Visual search

pattern to look for open or closed zones

Field Vision Central Vision- A narrow area where you

can clearly see directly in front of you. Peripheral Vision

Area you can see to the, left or right of your central vision.

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SIGNALING / STOPPING

When driving you should turn your signal on 3 to 5 seconds before making any change in directions

In a business or residential area you must give your turn signal for at least 100ft. before turning.

When an authorized emergency vehicle which is using its sirens and flashing lights approaches your vehicle you should pull over to the right-hand edge of the road and stop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjf6ycgHAkA

Signaling/ Stopping When a school bus is stopped on a two

lane highway and its red warning lights are flashing and its stop sign is out, you must stop your vehicle

You do not need to stop if you are traveling in the opposite direction of the bus   Failure to stop your drivers license will be

suspended for three months

SEAT BELTS

Driver and front seat passenger ( age 6 and above) are required to wear a seatbelt while riding in a motor vehicle  

Violators who disobey this law is subject to a fine and court cost.

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