factors that affect your driving ability. how emotions affect your driving oinattention – speeding...
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Factors that Affect Your Driving Ability
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How EmotionsAffect Your Driving
o Inattention – speeding or taking other risks without even knowing it
o Lack of Concentration – feeling anxious or excited about something else
o Ability to Process Information – decreases ability to use good judgment and manage risk
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How to ControlYour Emotions
o Maintain a Responsible Attitude – show respect for order and safety and take responsibility for your actions
o Identify Troublesome Situations – identify situations that may upset or annoy you, and deal with them in a responsible way
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How to Control Your Emotionscontinued….
o Avoid Triggering Aggressive Driving- Keep a safe distance from vehicles ahead- Apologize with an appropriate gesture- Always signal when changing lanes- Keep your cool
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How to Control Your Emotionscontinued….
o Plan Ahead – always allow enough time to get where you are going or try to find an alternate route
o Expect Mistakes from Others – never assume that other drivers will drive safely or obey all the rules
o Don’t Drive When Upset or Depressed – wait until your feelings subside
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How to Control Your Emotionscontinued….
o Don’t Give in to Negative Peer Pressure – don’t let the influence of friends cause you to take unnecessary risks
o Train Yourself Always to Use Correct Procedures – make sure safe driving procedures are automatic, no matter what your emotional state may be
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How would you handle your emotions?
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