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General Driver Training Outline:

General Driver Training Outline:

Vehicle Inspection Damage

Equipment condition
Interior inspection
Location of controls
Equipment adjustments
Location of emergency equipment

The Transportation triad:

The vehicle is the constant factor in the triad

The environment – Roadways are built and maintained to the best possible level.

Weather, debris, traffic, pedestrian, man-made changes or obstructions affect the environment, and we cannot control this.

The driver – is the only flexible factor. They are responsible to control the vehicle physically and mentally.

Defensive Driving:

Defensive driving is driving to prevent and avoid traffic crashes, regardless of the unsafe condition and actions created by other drivers and adverse road and/or weather condition.

Techniques of Defensive Driving:

Aim high in steering – glancing well ahead in the direction of travel. Looking 2 or 3 vehicles ahead. Observing the problems that may be ahead of you before you reach them.
Get the big picture – learn to see the entire roadway. Sweep the scene, sides and back. Avoid “Tunnel Vision”, KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING.
ALWAYS allow an escape route – leave a cushion by slowing or moving ahead of the vehicles beside you.
Keep your vehicle positioning – slightly offset traffic. When making left turns across oncoming traffic leave wheels straight so as not to be pushed into oncoming traffic in the event of a rear-end crash.
Entering intersections – learn to practice looking LEFT/RIGHT/LEFT. Be sure of traffic conditions before entering.
Hazards – Learn to compensate for hazards such as weather, debris, potholes, loose gravel, or sand.
Caution – ALWAYS maintain a cautious attitude.

PRINCIPLES OF VEHICLE OPERATION:

Attitude is the single most important factor in the operation of any motor vehicle.
Techniques
- Steering
  - must be smooth
  - choppy or excessive steering causes unnecessary weight change that could result in loss of control.
  - Hand position should be 9 & 3 or 10 & 2.
  - Do not cross your arms while turning the steering wheel. This could result in loss of control.
- Braking
  - Stab & Jab method – pumping the brakes in ½ second intervals. This reduces the possibility of wheel lock. Also it allows the brakes, drums & rotors to cool allowing the braking system to function at peak performance.
  - ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) has a microcomputer on board that provides the stab and jab method of braking for you. So when your vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes DO NOT USE THE STAB AND JAB METHOD OF BRAKING. Apply firm and constant pressure to the brake pedal, and release the pressure when the need to brake has passed.
- Habits
  - Do not use your left foot to brake.
- Proper use of vehicle weight
  - Erratic weight change can cause loss of control.
  - Front to rear weight shift is caused by acceleration
  - Rear to front weight shift is caused by braking
  - Sided to side weight shift is caused by cornering
- Cornering
  - Braking should be done prior to entering the curve/turn
  - Enter the curve slowly and accelerate after reaching the apex

THE “SIX DEADLY SKIDS” AND HOW TO CONTROL THEM

Front wheel skid - get off the brakes and allow the front wheels to regain their rolling traction. This allows steering control to be re – established. Counter-steer if necessary and steer around the obstacle.
Rear wheel skid – Get off the brakes and counter – steer into the direction of the skid. Counter steering must be done quickly. If the vehicle reaches the POINT OF NO RETURN (between 15 & 25 degrees) uncorrected, the operator will not be able to counter-steer out of the skid and re-establish control.
All wheel braking skid – this is the most common type of skid. Get off the brakes to regain rolling traction and steering control. Counter steer if necessary. Proper braking (stab and jab method) prevents this skid.
Power skid – get off the gas and counter-steer if necessary.
The spin out – Many spinouts cannot be corrected. Counter-steering and getting off the gas allow the vehicle to slow naturally and will reduce the violence of the spin and the severity of the crash. Entering curves slowly will in most cases prevent this skid. TO ATTEMPT TO CORRECT: Counter- steer in the direction of the skid and DO NOT BRAKE.
Hydroplaning – this skid takes place while driving on wet roads. Depending on conditions, partial loss of control can occur as slow as 25 MPH. Total loss of control can occur at 55 MPH. In a hydroplaning situation, the tires are riding on a cushion of water between the tire tread and the road surface. Braking, steering and cornering control are non-existent. The operator has no control. TO CORRECT: get off the gas and allow the vehicle to slow naturally. When rolling traction is regained, counter-steer if necessary.

BACKING MANEUVERS:

Avoid backing whenever possible. If you have to back up, do so in the shortest distance possible.
Never use the mirrors alone to back up.
Place your left foot on the floor for stability
Rest right arm on seat allowing the body to be elevated. This allows for a better line of sight out of the rear window. Remember that your clear field of vision through the rear window of a large capacity van may begin 30’ beyond the rear bumper of the van – leaving a large area unobservable to the vehicle operator. If you use the side mirrors to aid you in backing up remember that objects will be closer to the vehicle than they appear.
Look over your right shoulder
Back slowly to avoid swinging the front end of the vehicle that may result in loss of control
Always make sure the path is clear. If necessary, exit the vehicle and look behind it

DRIVING RESPONSE:

The operator’s attitude is the controlling factor and they must realize their limitations and the limitations of the vehicle. They must make split second decisions, react to changing traffic pattern, and environmental changes.

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