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What's an example of risk while driving?
What's an example of risk while driving?
a cyclist on your right
Seeing things as potential risks will make you a ______ and ______ driver.
Seeing things as potential risks will make you a ______ and ______ driver.
safer, more alert
What kind of driving environment is an empty parking lot?
What kind of driving environment is an empty parking lot?
Controlled risk
At what speeds do moderate risks usually occur?
At what speeds do moderate risks usually occur?
Complex-risk situations are _______.
Complex-risk situations are _______.
Would an experienced driver speed on the highway to make it in time?
Would an experienced driver speed on the highway to make it in time?
Factors that influence risk can be predicted, analyzed, and minimized by the use of which of the following?
Factors that influence risk can be predicted, analyzed, and minimized by the use of which of the following?
What is an example of a reduced-risk practice in a low-risk environment, such as a neighborhood street?
What is an example of a reduced-risk practice in a low-risk environment, such as a neighborhood street?
Practicing reduced-risk driving will eliminate any potential risk on the road.
Practicing reduced-risk driving will eliminate any potential risk on the road.
What's the safest thing to do if Stella is using her phone to search for directions while driving?
What's the safest thing to do if Stella is using her phone to search for directions while driving?
Factors that contribute to crashes and deaths in Texas include speeding, _______, not controlling speed, and _______.
Factors that contribute to crashes and deaths in Texas include speeding, _______, not controlling speed, and _______.
How much more likely are teens ages 16-19 to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers 20 or over?
How much more likely are teens ages 16-19 to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers 20 or over?
Why are teen drivers overrepresented in fatal crashes?
Why are teen drivers overrepresented in fatal crashes?
Which zone does your vehicle occupy?
Which zone does your vehicle occupy?
What are two of your responsibilities as a driver?
What are two of your responsibilities as a driver?
What is SEE iT?
What is SEE iT?
For the safety acronym SEE iT, what does the S stand for?
For the safety acronym SEE iT, what does the S stand for?
What is the first thing you must do to better manage your space on a busy road?
What is the first thing you must do to better manage your space on a busy road?
Analysts say drivers make _____ decisions every mile on the road.
Analysts say drivers make _____ decisions every mile on the road.
The last step in SEE is evaluating conditions that will help you maintain a safe space around your vehicle.
The last step in SEE is evaluating conditions that will help you maintain a safe space around your vehicle.
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Study Notes
Risk Awareness in Driving
- A common risk while driving includes encountering a cyclist on your right.
- Recognizing potential risks fosters safer and more alert driving habits.
- Complex-risk environments are characterized by high traffic roads with speed limits near 70 mph.
Risk Levels and Speed
- Moderate risks are typically found when driving under 50 mph.
- Controlled risk situations can occur in settings like empty parking lots.
Defensive Driving
- Experienced drivers prioritize safety and would not choose to speed, even in a rush.
- Practicing reduced-risk driving does not eliminate potential risks but minimizes them.
Distracted Driving
- When using a phone for directions while driving, it's safest to pull over and park first.
Crash Statistics
- In Texas, factors contributing to crashes include speeding, driving under the influence, and incorrect evasive actions.
- Teen drivers aged 16-19 are three times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes compared to drivers aged 20 and older.
Responsibilities and Space Management
- A driver’s responsibilities include observing and managing adjacent lanes.
- The vehicle occupies the 7th zone in traffic management.
SEE iT Space Management System
- SEE iT is a space management system encompassing Search, Evaluate, and Execute.
- The 'S' in SEE iT represents the importance of searching the road for updated information regarding conditions and other drivers.
Decision-Making on the Road
- Drivers make approximately 50-60 decisions every mile to ensure safety.
- The last step in SEE does not focus solely on evaluating conditions for maintaining safe space around the vehicle, implying continual assessment is essential.
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