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A safe driver is responsible for?
A safe driver is responsible for?
Passengers, other roadway users, and self.
The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to?
The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to?
Move people and cargo safely and efficiently.
The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the?
The most important element in the regulation of the HTS is the?
Driver who obeys traffic laws.
The federal government has established safety guidelines with the?
The federal government has established safety guidelines with the?
All the skilled actions a driver must take to drive a vehicle safely are called?
All the skilled actions a driver must take to drive a vehicle safely are called?
What law requires automakers to include certain safety features in each vehicle?
What law requires automakers to include certain safety features in each vehicle?
When a driver foresees where points of conflict can develop in a driving situation, which step of the IPDE process is used?
When a driver foresees where points of conflict can develop in a driving situation, which step of the IPDE process is used?
Which capability is most important to safe driving?
Which capability is most important to safe driving?
Which IPDE step do you use when you look ahead and locate a hazard?
Which IPDE step do you use when you look ahead and locate a hazard?
The four steps in the IPDE Process are what?
The four steps in the IPDE Process are what?
When you judge where a possible conflict might occur, which IPDE step are you using?
When you judge where a possible conflict might occur, which IPDE step are you using?
When you accelerate to avoid a collision, which step in the IPDE Process are you using?
When you accelerate to avoid a collision, which step in the IPDE Process are you using?
Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a low-risk driver?
Which of the following driver reactions is NOT that of a low-risk driver?
Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing?
Protecting yourself and others while driving means you are practicing?
Driving in a low-risk way will help you to?
Driving in a low-risk way will help you to?
Developing good attitudes toward driving leads to becoming a?
Developing good attitudes toward driving leads to becoming a?
Traffic tie-ups and collisions are examples of?
Traffic tie-ups and collisions are examples of?
The leading cause of death among young people is what?
The leading cause of death among young people is what?
What is the most common cause of most collisions?
What is the most common cause of most collisions?
Which transportation method involves the most deaths?
Which transportation method involves the most deaths?
What is true of most collisions?
What is true of most collisions?
Most states have laws requiring drivers to be financially responsible so drivers can pay for what?
Most states have laws requiring drivers to be financially responsible so drivers can pay for what?
Conserving fuel is important because burning fuel?
Conserving fuel is important because burning fuel?
A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which program?
A driver who refuses to take an alcohol test might lose his or her license under which program?
You can get a good start toward becoming a skillful driver by?
You can get a good start toward becoming a skillful driver by?
What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)?
What are the parts of the highway transportation system (HTS)?
The major parts of the HTS are the people who use the system, the vehicles used, and?
The major parts of the HTS are the people who use the system, the vehicles used, and?
Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists in the HTS are all called what?
Pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists in the HTS are all called what?
Critical judgment and continuous monitoring are examples of what kind of skills needed for the driving task?
Critical judgment and continuous monitoring are examples of what kind of skills needed for the driving task?
The primary responsibility of all drivers is what?
The primary responsibility of all drivers is what?
Why is driving a social task?
Why is driving a social task?
The greatest problem most beginning drivers face is their?
The greatest problem most beginning drivers face is their?
What IPDE step do you use when you apply the brake to stop?
What IPDE step do you use when you apply the brake to stop?
When you determine how to adjust or position, which IPDE step are you using?
When you determine how to adjust or position, which IPDE step are you using?
What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?
What must a driver do first to process traffic information accurately?
What system is a method for managing the space around your vehicle?
What system is a method for managing the space around your vehicle?
When driving in traffic, the low-risk driver expects what?
When driving in traffic, the low-risk driver expects what?
Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?
Which aspect of driving is most affected by attitudes?
If you demonstrate good attitude towards drivers you can gain what?
If you demonstrate good attitude towards drivers you can gain what?
Good drivers deal with drivers who cannot or will not perform in a safe and responsible manner by what?
Good drivers deal with drivers who cannot or will not perform in a safe and responsible manner by what?
A driver course?
A driver course?
Learning to drive is a?
Learning to drive is a?
Not a special program connected with a state's driver's license?
Not a special program connected with a state's driver's license?
To manage the effects of vehicles on the environment what can you do?
To manage the effects of vehicles on the environment what can you do?
What do more young people die from than any other single cause?
What do more young people die from than any other single cause?
The best term used to describe a vehicle hitting another object is what?
The best term used to describe a vehicle hitting another object is what?
The high collision rate of beginning drivers is due mostly to what?
The high collision rate of beginning drivers is due mostly to what?
A collision always involves a moving vehicle and another moving object?
A collision always involves a moving vehicle and another moving object?
Of all possible causes of collisions, what is by far the most common?
Of all possible causes of collisions, what is by far the most common?
Two examples of HTS risks are what?
Two examples of HTS risks are what?
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Study Notes
Safe Driving Responsibilities
- A safe driver is responsible for themselves, their passengers, and other roadway users.
Highway Transportation System (HTS)
- The HTS's primary purpose is to move people and cargo safely and efficiently.
- Key components of the HTS include people, vehicles, and roadways.
Regulation of HTS
- The most crucial element in regulating the HTS is the driver’s adherence to traffic laws.
- The National Highway Safety Act sets federal safety guidelines.
Driving Skills and Tasks
- All actions necessary for safe vehicle operation are encompassed in "the driving task."
- Decision-making is identified as the most critical capability for safe driving.
- The IPDE process includes four steps: identify, predict, decide, and execute.
IPDE Process
- The "identify" step involves locating potential hazards ahead.
- The "predict" step occurs when a driver anticipates conflicts based on their judgments.
- "Decide" is the step where adjustments to driving actions are planned.
- The "execute" step is demonstrated when taking action, such as braking to stop or accelerating to avoid collisions.
Low-Risk Driving
- Low-risk driving means protecting oneself and others, thus gaining mutual respect on the roads.
- Good attitudes toward driving contribute to becoming a safe driver.
Collision Statistics & Risks
- Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among young individuals.
- The most common cause of collisions is attributed to driver error.
- Most collisions have multiple contributing factors.
Financial Responsibility
- Most states require drivers to maintain financial responsibility to cover damage and injuries caused.
Environmental Impact
- Conserving fuel is essential as fuel combustion impacts the environment.
- Using fuel-efficient driving methods can mitigate vehicle effects on the environment.
Training and Education
- Taking a driver education course provides a solid foundation for developing driving skills.
- Learning to drive is recognized as a continuous process.
Driver Behavior and Attitudes
- Attitudes significantly affect driver behavior; a good attitude fosters respect from others.
- Compensating for unsafe drivers is necessary for maintaining safety on the roads.
Miscellaneous Facts
- The zone control system assists in managing space around the vehicle.
- The greatest challenge for novice drivers is decision-making abilities.
- Young people experience more deaths from motor vehicle accidents than any other cause.
- A collision does not always require two moving vehicles; it can involve stationary objects as well.
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