Chapter 5 Defensive Driving

Standard Collision Prevention FormulaBe AlertBe Prepared Act in Time

Highway Hypnosis This Can be avoided by not looking at any

one thing for more than a few seconds.

Communicating with other drivers The Best way to communicate with other

drivers is to use your horn and lights

3 second-plus rule- Your car should be more than 3 seconds behind the car in front. - Used to keep a safe following distance.

Wet Roads Road surfaces are most slippery during the

first few minutes of rainfall.

Hydroplaning Wet Road surfaces can cause a car to

drive up on a film of water at speeds starting around 35 MPH.

To Avoid Hydroplaning:-Do not drive on bald tires-Slow down in heavy rain-In a rain storm try to drive on the highest point on the roadway.

Driving at NightDrive within the range of the headlights. You must be able to stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

Construction Zones In constructions zones or 65 MPH zones

then traffic fines are DOUBLED!!!!

City Driving A good habit is to look 12 seconds ahead Must watch for pedestrians, heavy traffic

and other possible distractions. Drive more slowly.