classroom lesson 8 - vehicle handling - sample lesson - part 6_001

8/12/2019 Classroom Lesson 8 - Vehicle Handling - Sample Lesson - Part 6_001

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Collision AvoidanceEvasive Manoeuvers

This lesson will focus on safe andresponsible driving to avoid collisions

by studying basic evasive manoeuvers.

It will also focus on detection and recovery fromskidding and sliding.

WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF A EVASIVE MANOEUVER?


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You are traveling at 80 KM/PH, if this truck

turns right, what would you do?

Brake! But if it still appears that you will

crash into them, use the ____________.


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Be prepared! Large vehicles will often pull

out, causing you to slow down for them.


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Will a car be attempting to pass it up?

What should you be searching for when

you see a large, on-coming truck?


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If a vehicle began passing that truck coming

right at you, what would you do?

STOP

andTHINK

If you haveto swerve

to the right toavoid a head-on

How much shouldyou turn the

steering wheel?

Dontover react.

Usually only slightturn of the steering

is necessaryAlso, if possiblekeep the left tireson the pavement.

again use the shoulder


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Especially watch for passing on hills

when your sight distance is reduced.


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If someone began passing you right now,what would you do?

Brake and move over as much

as possible to the right.


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What should you do in this situation?


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What should you do in this situation?


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If youre not paying attention and youdrop your wheels onto the shoulder,

what should you do and not do?

Ease off accelerator, then graduallyturn the wheels back onto pavement.

Do not brake hard and do not jerkthe wheel to the left.


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Braking Techniques

Controlled (Threshold Braking)

- applying your brakes hard enough to slow thevehicle without locking up the brakes. If wheels

do lock, ease off brake enough to allow wheels toroll again. Continue with technique until stopped.

ABS Braking

- uses a computer to prevent wheels from

locking up. Press down hard on brake pedal. Youwill feel pulses or hear clicking. Continue holdingpedal down until you stop. Steering is possiblebecause wheels continue to move.


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You are not paying attention as this curve approaches.

Your back end begins skidding to the right.You have

antilock brakes (ABS). What do you do?

Hold the brake pedal down hard, while steering quickly tothe right. Also, be ready to counter steer while keeping

your eyes focused on where you want to go.


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Skidding not using brakeswithout ABS


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Skidding not using brakeswithout ABS


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Skidding with ABS


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Skidding with ABS


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Adjusting Driver BehaviourFor different driving conditions


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What are some problems

associated with sun glare?

Everything is harder to see.

STOP

andTHINK

What effectwould a dirty

windshieldhave withsun glare?

It would makeeverything much

harder to see


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What could she do to minimize

the direct sun glare?


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Drop the sun visor.


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Also, be aware of sun glare upon drivers

when you are a pedestrian.Its likely this

driver would have a hard time seeing you

if you were to begin crossing the street.


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As the sun begins to set, dont forget

to________________________.


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In some open field areas, high windscould cause

dust over the road causing a slippery situation.

BEWARE OF

DUST OVER

ROAD


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Where is it more likely to be foggy?

In low lying areas, costal regions and by lakes.


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Sometimes it can be very thickslow down!


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What factor here can cause

a loss of traction?


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Especially around curves,

reduce your speed.


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Driving in hot/windy weather

Avoid driving tallervehicles like recreationalcampers or trucksbecause they have agreater susceptibility totipping in strong winds.

What are some problems that can

occur with very high winds?

Even smaller vehicles can be pushed into an

on-coming lane. Also, be aware of the wind

created by large trucks as they pass by.


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Driving in Rain


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What about your following distance in rainy weather?

Double or triple it.

Also, in rainy weather you must

use your __________.


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What is a problem following

large trucks in rainy weather?

Their large tires throw it all on our windshield.

Be sure you have a good supply of window washer.


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Sometimes it can really be difficult to see!

What is a problem following

large trucks in rainy weather?


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Roadways are mos t sl ippery when i t :

___________________

Roads accumulate dirt and oil

which mix with the first fewminutes of a rain causing a

pasty gooey substance that is

very slippery. After some

heavier rain, this summerice is washed away.

Be careful of sudden movements with the steering

wheel, quick acceleration, or hard braking.


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Driving in Rain


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What is important to remember when

going through shallow water?

Hydroplaning is possible.Keep moving slowly.


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What is important to remember whenapproachingdeeperwater?

Keepmovingslowly

Dry yourbrakes whenthrough thedeep water

How do you dry wet brakes?

- one foot on gasone foot applying pressure to brake

St t i i th S


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Strategies in the Snow

St t i i th S


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Strategies in the Snow

Perhaps the most important thing about driving in snow

is to __________________________


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Also be aware that snow storms may

obscure traffic signs. What is this?

On this one way street what


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On this one way street whatare you searching for?

Cars or pedestrians obscured behind large snow piles.

Youre turning right at the intersection


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You re turning right at the intersection.What is a concernthat you have?

The slippery turning surface.

Also, is another car coming?

Slow down before the turn ,more than you feel is necessary.


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What arethree impo rtant th ingsyou

must do to make thisright turnsafely?

y y

Then, coast around the turn (stay off gas and brake).

Do not accelerate until you straighten out.


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You are on a wet road intending to turn right.What do you notice about the turning surface?

Should this car attempt to pull out quickly,


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Should this car attempt to pull out quickly,

it would probably ________its wheels.


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With the slippery pavement, what are youanticipatingas the l igh t turns yellow?

STOP

and

THINK

We are also ona very slick surface.

How should youaccelerate when

its clear?

Very gradually,

otherwise we will

spin our wheels.


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If you get stuck in deep snow, whatshould you try to do to get unstuck?

Rock the car, shifting from drive to reverse.


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Review timehow much do you remember?

1) If on an icy road your back end begins skidding to the


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1)7) A car is coming right at you in your lane, (its passing atruck), what should you do to avoid a head-on collision?

_____________________________________________

1)4) On higher speed two lane roads, what should you be

searching for as you approach hills: ___________________

1)5) If a vehicle does pull out in front of you from a drivewayyou should ______and if necessary use the _____________

6) On higher speed two lane roads, what should you be

searching for as a large truck approaches:____________________________________________

1)3) Your right wheels drop off onto the shoulder, whatshould you do: ___________________________________

1)2) True or False: When using anti-lock brakes (ABS) on icyroads, pump the brakes for greater effectiveness. ______

1) If on an icy road your back end begins skidding to theleft, you should turn the wheel to the _____. If you haveABS you should hold the brake pedal down __________

1)8) A th b i t t d t f t t


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1)8) As the sun begins to set, dont forget to: ______________

1)14) Two things to remember when driving in fog:_______________________________________

15) In some open field areas, high winds could cause dust

over the road causing a ____________________.

10) What about your following distance in rainyweather?__________________________________

13) Where is it more likely to be foggy?_________________

9) What effect would a dirty windshield have with sunglare? _____________________________

1)11) Roadways are most slippery when it ________________

12) True or False: If its raining use low beam lights and atleast double your following distance. _____


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