Driver Education Section VI HCPS第六部分hcps司机教育.pptVIP

Driver EducationSection VI Day 2 - Adverse Driving Conditions DE SOL 13 The student will identify changes in the environment that affect visibility and traction and demonstrate an understanding of appropriate driver reaction to these risks a. driving at night b. smoke and weather related conditions c. road conditions and construction Module Objectives Recognize driver and vehicular limitations in reduced-visibility driving conditions and evaluate and execute appropriate response times Describe extreme weather conditions relative to driving and evaluate and execute appropriate responses Day 2–Adverse Driving Conditions Bell Ringer – #2 Which tire (bald or with tread) would be better to have on your car? Which one would work better on a race car? Explain your answers. DMV Manual p. 21-22 Answer the following questions using the DMV manual. Write the questions and answers 1. What is the biggest contributor to motor vehicle crashes? 2. List 3 situations when you should use your headlights. 3. What should your first response be when driving in bad weather? What should you do with your following distance? 4. During what time of day should you turn on your headlights? 5. At what following distance should you use your low beam headlights? 6. Why is it recommended that you use your low beam headlights when driving in bad weather? At what distance is it safe to use your high beam headlights when approaching another car? During rain, when is it the most slippery on the roadways? What part of the roadway tends to ice earlier during freezing weather conditions? Why? Answers to Questions Failing to identify a risk Rain, fog, snow, sleet, visibility reduced to less than 500 ft., and when you use windshield wipers for bad weather Slow down and increase following distance from 3 to 6 seconds Sunset to sunrise 5. Within 200 ft of vehicle ahead 6. Weather reflects light 7. 500 ft. 8. During the first 30 minutes because of oil mixing with water 9. Bridges and s