SIPDE & Smith Process Defensive Driving. 1.Search »The roadway and off-road areas 20-30 seconds...

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SIPDE & Smith Process Defensive Driving

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2. Identify »Objects or conditions within 12 to 15 seconds ahead that could interfere with your planned path of travel

Transcript of SIPDE & Smith Process Defensive Driving. 1.Search »The roadway and off-road areas 20-30 seconds...

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SIPDE & Smith Process

Defensive Driving

Page 2: SIPDE & Smith Process Defensive Driving. 1.Search »The roadway and off-road areas 20-30 seconds ahead for information that can help you plan a path of.

1.Search» The roadway and off-road areas 20-

30 seconds ahead for information that can help you plan a path of travel

Page 3: SIPDE & Smith Process Defensive Driving. 1.Search »The roadway and off-road areas 20-30 seconds ahead for information that can help you plan a path of.

2. Identify» Objects or conditions within 12 to

15 seconds ahead that could interfere with your planned path of travel

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3. Predict » What cautions or changes in

conditions on or near the roadway could increase the level of risk

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4. Decide» What action or actions to take at

least 4 to 5 seconds ahead of time to control or reduce risk

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5.Execute

» Your decisions

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1. Aim High» Look ahead not down, as rule you

should be looking 20 to 30 seconds ahead of your vehicle

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2. Keep Your Eyes Moving» Search roadway and off-road

conditions that may change and cause you to adjust your vehicle’s speed or position

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3. Get the Big Picture» Search your whole driving

environment not just a small part of it

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4. Make Sure Others See You

» Communicate with drivers and pedestrians

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5. Leave Yourself a Way Out or Margin of Safety

» Always leave yourself a path of escape-a way to avoid a collision