Defensive Driving

Question 1

1) Keep your Car in top Condition

Answer 1

• Brake Checks
• Tires
• Clean windows and headlights

Question 2

2) Anticipate the actions of others

Answer 2

Identify cues to behavior to help predict what the other will do

Question 3

3) Three Steps to protect yourself and others

Answer 3

1. Seatbelts
2. Use headlights during the day
3. Lock all doors

Question 4

4) Drive only when you are in a sound physical and mental condition

Answer 4

Ex: Tired, angry, distracted by life

Question 5

5) Make a conscious effort to develop your driving skills

Answer 5

Practice with a skilled driver in many conditions but in a safe environment

Question 6

Driving is Multitasking at its Finest

Answer 6

• Control your car
• Watch the roadway
• Read signs
• Be alert for sudden actions of the other road users

Question 7

SIPDE

Answer 7

S- Search
I- Identify
P- Predict
D- Decide
E- Execute

Question 8

Search

Answer 8

1. 20-30 seconds ahead
2. Look to sides
3. Glance rear view mirror
4. Check side view mirrors
5. Look to sides again
6. Repeat

Question 9

Identify

Answer 9

1. Aim to identify as early as possible to actions that threaten your path of travel
2. Predict what might happen and prepare for it

Question 10

Decide

Answer 10

How best to minimize the risk of a collision

Question 11

Execute

Answer 11

1. Plan a routine maneuver

2. Sometimes requires emergency action

Question 12

Awareness of Limiting Factors

Answer 12

1. “I am invincible”
2. Medication
3. Your emotional state
4. The effects of alcohol or drugs

Question 13

Ways to Control Risk

Answer 13

1. Keep your car in top condition
2. Anticipate the actions of others
3. Take steps to protect yourself and others
4. Drive only when you are in sound physical and mental condition
5. Make a conscious effort that develop your driving skills