CHAPTER 1 Highway Transportation System What are three
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CHAPTER 1 Highway Transportation System
What are three parts of the HTS? l _____ – the users l _____ – range from small to large and 2 wheels to 18 l _____ - from dirt roads to multilane expressways
Causes of HTS Failures l User, ¡ Flat vehicle, or road can break down tire ¡ _______ ¡ Road closed ¡ Car over heated ¡ _______ ¡ MANY More…
Drivers cause most HTS failures due to common errors l failing to stay in ________ l failing to _____ to the right away l driving too ______ for conditions or in general l driving on the ______ of road l _________ or _______
Effects of drivers error l _________ l Loss (major/minor) ______ l _______ damage l _________ costs
The Three E’s l. Efficiency
l Engineers are responsible for better designed ____, _____, and ________ l Cars: ____, tires, ____, fuel-efficient, collision l Roads: banked curves, old roads rebuilt/repaired, install traffic signals, signs, etc…
l Starts when we are first born-crossing the street, riding a bike, etc… l Problem solving skills you develop will enable you to act responsibly behind the wheel.
l Traffic laws help regulate the behavior of highway users. l _______ might discourage users from drinking and driving. l Provide assistance and coordinate emergency services at the scene of a collision. l Help keep _____ & ____ running smoothly
Responsibilities of Drivers l ________ ¡ You must be physically able to drive safely and be capable of handling situations that may arise. ¡ In some states certain physical disabilities or conditions may prevent you from obtaining a license ¡ ______ is just as important as _____!!! ¡ Certain _______ drugs and ________ drugs may affect a driver’s skills. (Alcohol in small doses too!)
A _______ Vehicle l You are responsible for your actions and for the operation and condition of your car. l Getting your car _____ l Other examples ______ tires, defective steering system, poor ____, broken _______ or directional. l Always ____ the car before you drive it!
l Every state has financial responsibility laws l Drivers are responsible for any damage to property or personal injury that they cause while driving. l Usually laws require you to carry a minimum amount of insurance, although most owners carry more for added protection in case of a lawsuit.
SIPDE Process l Is a process of seeing thinking, and responding ¡ ____________ ¡ ______
Scan You want to ________________
Identify You want to ______________________
Predict You want to ______________________
Decide You want to ____________________
Execute You want to ______________________