Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 2 DEFENSIVE DRIVING Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Defensive driving skills Managing time, space, and visibility The SAFE method Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defensive Driving Skills What is defensive driving?. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Defensive Driving Skills Essential skills for defensive driving knowledge preparation awareness anticipation good judgment Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Managing Time, Space, and Visibility The importance of following distance the 3-second rule Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Managing Time, Space, and Visibility Space cushioning Tailgating Making yourself known communicating your intentions increasing your visibility Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Space Cushioning. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. The SAFE Method Scan Assess Find Execute Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Scan ASSESS Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Orderly Visual Search (OVS) Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Find EXECUTE Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 3 THE CONDITION OF THE DRIVER Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives The physical condition of the driver The mental condition of the driver Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Condition of the Driver Vision visual acuity field of vision depth perception color vision Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Vision Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Condition of the Driver Age Coordination Hearing Size and height Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Condition of the Driver Chronic illness and disability Fatigue and lack of sleep Illness Injury Carbon monoxide poisoning Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Mental Condition of the Driver Anger Stress Anxiety, excitement, and depression Distractions Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter 6 THE SPEED FACTOR: NEGOTIATING CURVES AND BRAKING Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Chapter Objectives Physical laws affecting driving Negotiating curves Braking Speed limits Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Physical Laws Affecting Driving Speed and acceleration Gravity Traction Inertia Kinetic energy and force of impact Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Gravity Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Traction Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Inertia Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Inertia Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiating Curves Center of gravity and loading Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiating Curves Road slopes Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Negotiating Curves Entering a curve Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Braking The proper way to brake Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Stopping Distance Copyright 2005 Thomson Delmar Learning. All Rights Reserved. Speed Limits Purpose of maximum and minimum speed limits