Chapter 4 Managing Risks with the IPDE Process

Chapter 4 Managing Risks with the IPDE Process

For Your Quiz ò You should be able to: ò List and define the 4 parts of the IPDE Process ò Lists and define the 5 parts of the Smith System ò Explain what steps you can take to maintain a safe path of travel

Types of Risk Factors ò Driver Contributed ò Vehicle Contributed ò Roadway/Environmental Contributed

IPDE Process ò An organized system of seeing, thinking and responding. ò I = Identify ò P = Predict ò D = Decide ò E = Execute ò IPDE is a way for you to “read” a certain driving situation so you can deal with it successfully.

What do you need to identify? ò Use a visual search pattern to identify the following: ò Open and closed zones ò Specific clues ò Other users ò Roadway conditions and features ò Traffic controls

What to do you need to Predict? ò Use knowledge, judgement, and experience to predict: ò Actions of other drivers ò Speed ò Direction ò Control

Decisions, Decisions ò Decide to use one or more actions to avoid conflict: ò Change/Maintain speed ò Change/Maintain direction ò Communicate with the other driver ò Combine Actions when appropriate

The Smith System ò An organized method to help drivers develop good seeing habits ò Aim High in Steering ò Keep Your Eyes Moving ò Get the Big Picture ò Make Sure Others See You ò Leave Yourself an Out

Safe Path of Travel ò Minimize a hazard ò Separate a hazard ò Compromise space

Review ò What is the “I” in “IPDE” ò What is the “P” in “IPDE” ò What is the “D” in “IPDE” ò What is the “E” in “IPDE” ò What are the 5 parts of the Smith System? ò What 3 things can you do to maintain a safe path of travel?