Section 2(Day 6)

Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Virginia Driver Responsibilities:

Preparing to Operate a VehiclePreparing to Operate a Vehicle

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Reminder

1.1. Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebookBring paper/pen/pencil and notebook

2.2. Electronics are for instructional use with permission Electronics are for instructional use with permission

3.3. Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)

4.4. All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/

This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..

……no certificate, no license!!no certificate, no license!!

Day 6 Objectives • The students will understand the space management The students will understand the space management

system used in Virginia.system used in Virginia.• Students will be able to identify the 7 zones around the Students will be able to identify the 7 zones around the

vehicle.vehicle.• Students will be able to explain the differences of open, Students will be able to explain the differences of open,

closed and changing zones.closed and changing zones.• The students will examine and learn behaviors that The students will examine and learn behaviors that

contribute to safe driving habitscontribute to safe driving habits..

Related SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.15, and DE.18Related SOL: DE.2, DE.3, DE.4, DE.7, DE.15, and DE.18, , DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, and DE.7DE.3, DE.4, DE.5, DE.6, and DE.7

Space Management

Space Management Steps:Space Management Steps:• Search –Search – Search the entire scene for

anything that might cross your path of travel.

• Evaluate --Evaluate -- Give meaning to what you have observed.

• Determine an alternate path of travel or change in vehicle position.

• Determine proper speed.

• Execute --Execute -- Carry out any alternative action needed to minimize risk.

Vehicle Operating SpaceVehicle Operating Space

Direction of Travel

There are seven basic areas of operating space for a vehicle. Six of the space areas (zones) are around your vehicle, and the seventh, or central space, is the space your vehicle occupies.

Central Space Area

Direction of TravelDirection of Travel

Right-Front Zone Right-Rear Zone

Front Zone Rear Zone

Left-Front Zone Left-Rear Zone

A zone refers to one of the six spaces around your vehicle. It is the width of a traffic lane and extends as far as you can see. A zone has three characteristics, it can be OPENOPEN,, CLOSED CLOSED or CHANGINGCHANGING.

Vehicle Operating SpaceVehicle Operating Space

Central Space Area

Direction of TravelDirection of Travel

Maroon White

Yellow Blue

Green Red

Vehicle Operating SpaceVehicle Operating Space

A zone can also be referred to as a color

Central Space Area

Direction of TravelDirection of Travel

1

2

3

4

5

6

Vehicle Operating SpaceVehicle Operating Space

A zone can also be referred to as a number

Direction of TravelDirection of Travel

Managing Your ZonesManaging Your Zones

Move HereMove Here

Changing ZONEChanging ZONE

ClosedZONE

Check RearCheck Rear

Check SideCheck Side

Central Space Area

OpenZONE

OPEN —OPEN — a zone that has no restrictions to the line of sight or path of travel.

CLOSED —CLOSED — a zone not available for the vehicle’s path of travel or an area that has a restriction to the driver's line of sight.

CHANGING —CHANGING — an open zone that may change to a closed zone.

Space Management BasicsSpace Management Basics

Searching Performances:What to look forHow to lookWhere to look

Evaluating Performances:Risk Potential of a Closed or

Changing Area... Versus…Risk Potential of Alternative

Area

WhereWhere to look to look

The area outlined in blue represents your field of vision The area outlined in blue represents your field of vision extending from extending from THE DRIVERTHE DRIVER to the intended target area. to the intended target area.

Proper search and actions consists of the:Proper search and actions consists of the:

• 4 to 8-second range — Immediate Action Required

• 12 to 15-second range —Allows for Escape Routes

• 20 to 30 second range — Safe and open path of travel

Path of Travel

WhatWhat to Look for to Look for

A driver must constantly search for A driver must constantly search for potential risks and determine potential risks and determine consequencesconsequences..

Path of Travel

How How to to EvaluateEvaluate

Path of Travel

Will the motorcyclist enter your path of travel?

What will the blue car do?

How can the driver of the red vehicle reduce risks?

Executing DecisionsExecuting Decisions::

• Change speed while maintaining vehicle balance

• Change position while maintaining vehicle balance

Changes and the Space Management System

Many crashes result from a change in the driver’s ability to control the target area, sight line, or travel path before driving into a poor situation.

Conditions

New conditions are always presenting themselves when driving.

A driver must constantly question the present conditions on risk probability and potential consequences.

Processing Information

Should always be based on the individual situation.

Speed and Lane Position dependent on:– Legal Limitations– What the destination is– What is comfortable for the driver

Class Work

Read Pages 196-199 Do Questions 1-3 on Page 199 Write the 3 questions & put page # Save these to be turned in with your

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