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Chapter 5Chapter 5
Managing Risk with the IPDE Process
• Start working on the 6 questions on P. 103
• Chapter 4 Answers:
• 1.c,2.d,3.b,4.b,5.a,6.d,7.a
Chapter 5: Managing Risk Chapter 5: Managing Risk
with the IPDE Process with the IPDE ProcessOBJECTIVES: OBJECTIVES: The IPDE ProcessThe IPDE Process
Identify and PredictIdentify and Predict
Decide and ExecuteDecide and Execute
Using the IPDE ProcessUsing the IPDE Process
I.P.D.E. PROCESSI.P.D.E. PROCESS
• ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF SEEING, THINKING & RESPONDING.
The IPDE ProcessThe IPDE Process
• DRIVING Risk Factors
• Driver-contributed factors
– Adjusting radio– Being angry– Having blurred vision– Combing hair– Drinking while driving– Using a cell phone
• Maintenance & repair factors
– Bald tires– Poorly adjusted brakes– Dirty windshield– Broken headlight– Worn wiper blades
• Roadway & environment factors
– Bright sun– Construction– Dark shadows– Snow & ice– Sharp curve
IDENTIFYIDENTIFY
• USE VISUAL SEARCH PATTERN TO IDENTIFY:
• OPEN AND CLOSE ZONES
• SPECIFIC CLUES• OTHER USERS• ROADWAY
FEATURES AND CONDITIONS
• TRAFFIC CONTROLS
The IPDE ProcessThe IPDE Process
• Make sure your condition or the condition of your vehicle does not raise the level of risk
• Do not take chances with your vehicle• Potential for suffering and loss is too great• Do not develop risk-taking habits• Make every effort to develop low-risk driving
behaviors• Become a safe driver
CLOSED ZONECLOSED ZONE
• SPACE NOT OPEN TO YOU (EX. RED LIGHT, PARKED VEHICLE.
• DO NOT STARE
PREDICTPREDICT
• USE KNOWLEDGE, JUDGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO PREDICT:
• ACTION OTHER USERS
• SPEED
• DIRECTION
• CONTROL
DECIDEDECIDE
• DECIDE TO MAKE ONE OR MORE ACTIONS TO:
• CHANGE OR MAINTAIN SPEED
• CHANGE DIRECTION
• COMMUNICATE
EXECUTEEXECUTE
• EXECUTE YOUR DECISIONS TO:
• CONTROL SPEED
• STEER
• COMMUNICATE
• COMBINE ACTIONS
Why you don't swerve for Why you don't swerve for animals; ducks cause 4-car animals; ducks cause 4-car
injury collisioninjury collision
SMITH SYSTEMSMITH SYSTEM
• AIM HIGH IN STEERING
• KEEP YOUR EYES MOVING
• GET THE BIG PICTURE
• MAKE SURE OTHERS SEE YOU
• LEAVE YOURSELF AN OUT
ZONE CONTROL SYSTEMZONE CONTROL SYSTEM
• SIX ZONES OF SPACE SURROUNDING YOUR VEHICLE
• ZONES ARE THE WIDTH OF A LANE
• EXTENDS AS FAR AS THE DRIVER CAN SEE
• OPEN ZONE = NO RESTRICTION IN YOUR LINE OF SIGHT
Identify & PredictIdentify & Predict
• Look for Traffic Controls– Learn to look in different places for
traffic controls
– At major intersections controls could be:• Overhead• In the center • On a corner
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