Accident Avoidance
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to explain the causes of most common accidents. 2. Students will be able to recognize dangerous situations. 3. Students will be able to understand alternatives and hints on accident avoidance.
WELCOME
The Goal of Drivers Education is to make YOU a safe and efficient driver! I want you to be SAFE!
So, What do you
think are the most common accidents in America?
Accidents
1. Tailgating
5. Distractions 2. Failure to yield6. Speeding 3. Fatigue 7. Backing 4. Rubbernecking
Tailgating!
What is tailgating?
Tailgating
Tailgating is following too close to
the vehicle in front of you. Two major problems 1. Does not provide enough room to stop! 2. Can cause road rage!
Tail-gating!!!
Tailgating
Avoidance:
3 second rule!!!
Tailgating
Step 1: Find a stationary target that the vehicle in front of you passes and start counting. Step 2: If you pass that same object within three seconds then you are TOO close! Step 3: Slow down if needed.
Failure to yield or stop.
Failure to yield or stop. What do you think is so hard about stopping or yielding? Why do you think that there are so many accidents?
Sometimes they can be confusing!
Failure to yield or stop. Avoidance: Remember the two rules of this class. 1. Be a courteous Driver 2. Be a safe Driver.
Failure to yield or stop.
BE Patient! Come to complete stops.
Always check right of way. Proceed safely at all
intersections.
Failure to stop can lead to:
Fatigue Has anyone had an experience when they were in a car and the driver fell asleep? Can this cause serious problems?
How can one avoid fatigue?
Fatigue
1. Good nights rest before driving.
2. Avoid driving at night.
3. Turn up radio and roll down windows. 4. Take breaks every hour or two.
5. Keep eyes moving.
6. Something that works for you! (Ice)
Bad things happen when you fall asleep:
1. Students will be able to explain the causes of most common accidents. 2. Students will be able to recognize dangerous situations. 3. Students will be able to understand alternatives and hints on accident avoidance.
WELCOME
The Goal of Drivers Education is to make YOU a safe and efficient driver! I want you to be SAFE!
So, What do you
think are the most common accidents in America?
Accidents
1. Tailgating
5. Distractions 2. Failure to yield6. Speeding 3. Fatigue 7. Backing 4. Rubbernecking
Tailgating!
What is tailgating?
Tailgating
Tailgating is following too close to
the vehicle in front of you. Two major problems 1. Does not provide enough room to stop! 2. Can cause road rage!
Tail-gating!!!
Tailgating
Avoidance:
3 second rule!!!
Tailgating
Step 1: Find a stationary target that the vehicle in front of you passes and start counting. Step 2: If you pass that same object within three seconds then you are TOO close! Step 3: Slow down if needed.
Failure to yield or stop.
Failure to yield or stop. What do you think is so hard about stopping or yielding? Why do you think that there are so many accidents?
Sometimes they can be confusing!
Failure to yield or stop. Avoidance: Remember the two rules of this class. 1. Be a courteous Driver 2. Be a safe Driver.
Failure to yield or stop.
BE Patient! Come to complete stops.
Always check right of way. Proceed safely at all
intersections.
Failure to stop can lead to:
Fatigue Has anyone had an experience when they were in a car and the driver fell asleep? Can this cause serious problems?
How can one avoid fatigue?
Fatigue
1. Good nights rest before driving.
2. Avoid driving at night.
3. Turn up radio and roll down windows. 4. Take breaks every hour or two.
5. Keep eyes moving.
6. Something that works for you! (Ice)
Bad things happen when you fall asleep: