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