driving in city traffic. this chapter discusses the skills necessary to navigate driving situations...
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CHAPTER 14Driving in City Traffic
KEY IDEA This chapter discusses the skills
necessary to navigate driving situations in city traffic.
ADJUSTING TO CITY TRAFFIC What are some
ways in which city traffic could be different from driving in other areas?
What can we use to reduce the risks presented by city traffic?
TRAFFIC COMPLEXITY 2 main reasons for
city driving being more difficult are:1. Traffic Density2. Issues with Time,
Distance, and Speed
CLASS ACTIVITY Recall of information
You will have 10 seconds to look at the next slide.
After the slide is shown you will be asked to recall the numbers from smallest to largest.
7542
24596
3748472
849494041
Please write down the numbers.
Did anyone get: The 1st set? 1st and 2nd set? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd set? All 4 sets? Why was this difficult?
This time you will see four numbers. How many times does the number 4 appear?
7542
24596
3748472
849494041
How many times does the number 4 appear?
Is it easier to pick out specific items if you know what you are looking for?
USING THE IPDE PROCESS Identify
Be aware of aggressive drivers and distracted drivers
Predict Possible points of
conflict to gain time to respond
Decide Change speed and
communicate to create time and space
Execute Carry out you decision
in a smooth deliberate manner
FOLLOWING DISTANCE How far behind
another vehicle should we be (in terms of time)?
How do you check your following distance?
3 Second Rule
IS A 3 SECOND FOLLOWING DISTANCE ALWAYS SAFE?
What might be some situations in which you would need to increase your following distance to more than 3 seconds? Beginning driver Being tailgated Approaching a LOS
restriction Any poor traction setting Heavy load/vehicle Driver ahead seems
unsure Following a motorcycle
TAILGATERS Define Tailgating.
Following someone too closely (less than a 3 second following distance)
Managing a tailgater Increase your following
distance to 4 sec. or more.
Move slightly to the right.
Signal early for turns and stops.
Change lanes or pull over and let them go by.
MANAGING SPACE IN CITY TRAFFIC
How far ahead of your path of travel should you be looking?½ - 1 block in heavy
traffic in a city setting
APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Search your target area to find traffic signals.
Red light Slow and prepare to stop.
Green light “Fresh” “Stale”
Cover the Brake
What else at the intersection could help you determine if the light is “stale” or not?
WHAT TO LOOK FOR AND WHERE TO LOOK Scan Sidewalk to
sidewalk Identify signs, signals,
and roadway markings Be aware of the
roadway features and conditions
Identify the other users
Identify intersections and driveways so you know where traffic can come from
RESPONDING TO HAZARDS ON YOUR SIDE OF THE ROAD
Cover the brake Look for drivers inside
the car (through windows)
Pay attention to: Tail lights Presence of exhaust
(cold weather) Front wheel position
Be prepared to change lane position to the left
Video
RESPONDING TO ON COMING TRAFFIC
What should you do if an oncoming car enters your lane? How would you avoid a collision?Slow DownSteer Right Honk hornFlash Lights
Video Demo
SELECTING THE BEST LANE 4 simple
questions:Which one is the
safest?Am I going to
keep going straight?
Am I going to turn left?
Am I going to turn right?
IDENTIFYING ONE-WAY STREETS What can help you
identify if the cross street is one-way or two-way? Parked cars Lane markings Traffic flow Signs
ENTERING ONE-WAY STREETS Always turn from
the closest lane available to the turn into the first available lane in your direction.
WRONG WAY DRIVER Treat same as if
the crossed the center line.Steer rightSlow downHonkFlash lights
FOR YOUR QUIZ Explain what are the two main factors that
increase the difficulty of driving in urban settings. Explain four ways to help you manage tailgaters. Explain what to do to avoid a collision with an
oncoming vehicle in your lane. Explain how far ahead should you be scanning in
an urban setting. Explain what can you do to help you avoid a
possible hazard ahead of you on your side of the road.
List 3 of the 5 items you should be looking for when driving in an urban setting.
Explain how you select which lane you should be in when driving on a multiple lane road.
Explain which lane do you turn into when turning onto a cross street.