Driver’s Education

Section IVDay 3

ObjectivesDMVM – pages 22-29

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» Vehicle Operating Space» Reference Points» Communication with other drivers» Vehicle Control Devices» Good Driving Habits» Distracted Driving

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3 paragraphs (5 sentences in each) Explain what may have happened in this

picture. Give your report of the scene.

3 paragraphs (5 sentences in each) Explain what may have happened in this

picture. Give your report of the scene.

Determining Vehicle Operating SpaceDetermining Vehicle Operating Space(Do not copy)(Do not copy)

Markers represent edge of Markers represent edge of sightlinessightlines

Outline of pavement area around Outline of pavement area around the car the driver cannot see from the car the driver cannot see from the driver’s seatthe driver’s seat

Rectangles are the tire patches and Rectangles are the tire patches and asterisks represent the vehicle’s asterisks represent the vehicle’s

forward and rear turning axisforward and rear turning axis

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Forward

Rear

Reference Points(Do not copy)

Knowing how to read where your vehicle is when stopping or parking

Front LimitationFront Limitation(Do Not Copy)(Do Not Copy)

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• AT INTERSECTIONSAT INTERSECTIONS

• IN A STOPPING POSITIONIN A STOPPING POSITION

• PARKINGPARKING

You will need to know where the front end of You will need to know where the front end of your vehicle is when you are:your vehicle is when you are:

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STOP LINE

Front Limitation Reference PointsFront Limitation Reference Points(Copy this slide)(Copy this slide)

• To stop 3-6 inches from the line in front of your bumper, To stop 3-6 inches from the line in front of your bumper, stop when stop when your line of sight your line of sight runs under the side view runs under the side view mirror reference point to the line in front of your vehicle.mirror reference point to the line in front of your vehicle.

• Maintain a normal driving position Maintain a normal driving position when targeting your when targeting your reference point and do not lean forward or sideways.reference point and do not lean forward or sideways.

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Reference Point

Line of sight

Reference point

Rear LimitationRear Limitation(Do Not Copy)(Do Not Copy)

• BACKING BACKING

• PARKINGPARKING

You need to know where the rear of your You need to know where the rear of your vehicle is when you arevehicle is when you are::

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Rear LimitationRear Limitation(Copy this slide)(Copy this slide)

To align the rear bumper three to six inches To align the rear bumper three to six inches from a line or curb,from a line or curb, you need to you need to stop when the stop when the line or curb appears near the middle of the rear line or curb appears near the middle of the rear right window when looking over the right right window when looking over the right shoulder.shoulder.

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Reference point

Reference point

Communicating with other motoristsDMVM – page 28

• Lights

• VA law requires motorists to use headlights during inclement weather, night, or visibility being reduced to 500 ft.

• Must use headlights when wipers are used for bad weather.

• BE SEEN IN INCLEMENT WEATHER!

Communicating with other motoristsDMVM – page 29

• Turn Signals

• Develop a good habit

• 3 or 4 seconds ahead of time

• Speed limit more than 35 MPH, signal at least 100 feet before turning point

• Speed limit less than 35 MPH, signal at least 50 feet in advance.

Hand SignalsDMVM – page 29

The Top Ten ErrorsThe Top Ten Errors

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1.1. 23.9%23.9% not attending to the path of travelnot attending to the path of travel(distractions – cell phone, sound system, (distractions – cell phone, sound system, passengers, etc.)passengers, etc.)

2.2. 13.7%13.7% driving five or more mph too fast for driving five or more mph too fast for conditionsconditions

3.3. 6.6%6.6% driving too fast through a curvedriving too fast through a curve

4.4. 6.3%6.3% inadequate search at an intersection and inadequate search at an intersection and moving in front of cross trafficmoving in front of cross traffic

5.5. 6.1%6.1% lack of attention at an intersection and lack of attention at an intersection and being struck by another driverbeing struck by another driver

that resulted in crashes involving teen that resulted in crashes involving teen drivers are:drivers are:

The Top Ten ErrorsThe Top Ten Errors

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that resulted in crashes involving teen that resulted in crashes involving teen drivers are:drivers are:

6. 6.5% improper evasive action—quick turn not executed properly or braking instead of steering

7. 3.9% failed to maintain visual lead

8. 3.9% failed to see action developing at side of the roadway

9. 3.9% following too closely

10. 3.3% willfully taking right-of-way

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Developing Good Driving HabitsDeveloping Good Driving Habits(Copy this slide)(Copy this slide)

• Preparing Driver and Vehicle Preparing Driver and Vehicle

• Smooth, Gradual Starts and StopsSmooth, Gradual Starts and Stops

• Using Reference Points for Vehicle PlacementUsing Reference Points for Vehicle Placement

• Getting Visual Targets before MovementGetting Visual Targets before Movement

- Using a Vision Control, Motion Control, - Using a Vision Control, Motion Control, Targeting, and Steering Control SequenceTargeting, and Steering Control Sequence

• Visually Targeting the End of the Path of Travel Visually Targeting the End of the Path of Travel as as farfar as 15, 20, or 30 secondsas 15, 20, or 30 seconds from the Vehicle from the Vehicle

Based on concepts from Mottola, F. R. (1999). Empower Yourself. p. 5

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Developing Good Driving HabitsDeveloping Good Driving Habits(Copy this Slide)(Copy this Slide)

Based on concepts from Mottola, F. R. (1999). Empower Yourself. p. 5

• Be AlertBe Alert to Changes to the Line of Sight (LOS) to Changes to the Line of Sight (LOS) or the Path of Travel (POT)or the Path of Travel (POT)

• Adjust Speed and Lane Position to Increase Adjust Speed and Lane Position to Increase Space to Front, Side, or Rear for Restricted Space to Front, Side, or Rear for Restricted LOS-POTLOS-POT

• When Approaching a Red Light, Adjust Speed When Approaching a Red Light, Adjust Speed to Time Your Arrival for a Green Lightto Time Your Arrival for a Green Light

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Developing Good Driving HabitsDeveloping Good Driving Habits(Do not Copy)(Do not Copy)

Based on concepts from Mottola, F. R. (1999). Empower Yourself. p. 5

• Prior to Intersection Entry, Check the Left, Prior to Intersection Entry, Check the Left, Front, and Right Zones or AreasFront, and Right Zones or Areas

- - Check the area that can be viewed best first so that Check the area that can be viewed best first so that more time can be focused on the obstructed areamore time can be focused on the obstructed area

• Whenever Your Foot Goes to Brake or Whenever Your Foot Goes to Brake or Accelerator, Check the Rear View MirrorAccelerator, Check the Rear View Mirror

• Prior to Moving to the Left or Right, Check Side Prior to Moving to the Left or Right, Check Side View Mirror and Mirror Blind ZoneView Mirror and Mirror Blind Zone

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Developing Good Driving HabitsDeveloping Good Driving Habits(Do Not Copy)(Do Not Copy)

Based on concepts from Mottola, F. R. (1999). Empower Yourself. p. 5

• Make it a goal to maintain a four-second following Make it a goal to maintain a four-second following interval from the vehicle in front and to the rear.interval from the vehicle in front and to the rear.

- This protects you from the unexpected actions - This protects you from the unexpected actions of other drivers to the front and rear.of other drivers to the front and rear.

• When stopped behind vehicle, leave space to move When stopped behind vehicle, leave space to move around the vehicle in case of an emergency.around the vehicle in case of an emergency.

• Reduce stress by being courteous rather than Reduce stress by being courteous rather than competitive while driving. Competitive drivers are competitive while driving. Competitive drivers are not winners.not winners.

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Dangerous Driving BehaviorsDMVM – page 29

Distracted DrivingIncreased numbers, especially in young, inexperienced drivers.

Passengers, phones, pets, radio, food, etc.

Crashes, sirens, etc.

Approx. 13% of all traffic crashes in VA, per year, involve distracted drivers.

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