Defensive Driving1防御性驾驶.ppt

Defensive driving Defensive driving basics Stay alert to changes Look well ahead Aim high Defensive driving basics Observe the entire situation Recognize potential hazards Defensive driving basics Decide on an appropriate response Carry out your plan Seeing and being seen Keep the windshield and mirrors clean /clear Use mirrors Constantly scan traffic to the front and sides Seeing and being seen Look 10 to 12 seconds ahead in the city Look further ahead on the highway Seeing and being seen Use mirrors before changing speed or position in traffic Signal all turns and lane changes Seeing and being seen Keep signal on until move is completed Keep lights on for safety City driving Keep your eyes moving – continually scan Check all mirrors Watch the taillights City driving Bikes and pedestrians Driveways, alleyways, parking lot entrances/exits Overhead wires, delivery vans, and dumpsters City driving Make sure there’s enough space When stopped in traffic, wait to proceed until the vehicle ahead has moved City driving Watch your speed Plan your route accordingly Underpasses Avoid unmarked or low clearance underpasses Approach carefully – never assume the marked height is correct Underpasses Watch for signs of road repair Watch for “bridging” Underpasses Approach slowly If there isn’t enough space, pull over and use another route Intersections It takes longer to cross due to additional length and slower acceleration At busy and unmarked intersections, stop, assume you don’t have the right of way Intersections Slow down and watch for other vehicles, pedestrians, and people on bikes, inline skates, etc. Intersections When approaching a controlled intersection stop two times First, at the stop sign or light Intersections Second, after easing forward to a point where you can clearly see oncoming traffic Merging Size up the traffic Signal early Watch for an opening Merging Build up speed Watch the mirrors Wat