HS010 - Health and Safety T1, 2012-2013

HS010 - Health and SafetyT1, 2012-2013Grading SchemeMidterm20%Final Exam25%Teacher Evaluation55%Presentation (10%)Class Participation (10%)Safety and Health Behavior (25%)Class Performance and Attitude (10%)Course ContentPart I Road SafetyUnit 1 Preparing to DriveUnit 4 Basic Driving SkillsUnit 8 Driving SituationsUnit 11 Being a Responsible DriverPart II Health and NutritionUnit 2 Choosing HealthUnit 5 Nutrition and ExerciseUnit 6 Dealing with EmergenciesUnit 9 Diseases and DisordersPresentation CriteriaAudience Engagement 25%Content 30%Relevance and Organization of Materials 20%Delivery 25%

Unit 1 Preparing to DriveLesson 1 Before You DriveLesson 3Traffic LightsLesson 4Traffic SignsLesson 6Lane ChoiceLesson 7CommunicatingLesson 1 Before You Drive

Lesson 1 Before You DriveWhat should you adjust before driving?

Adjust rear view and side mirrors to give the best view behind and beside the car.

Adjust the seat to ensure a comfortable reach of all controls and pedals and adjust the headrest

Lesson 1 Before You DriveBest steering position

Both hands must at all times be at the steering wheel (except when changing gears).10 and 2 oclock position (or 9 and 3) gives you good steering control

Lesson 1 Before You DriveProtection in a vehicleSeat BeltsWorn incorrectly, a seat belt will not be effective in a collision, and may even cause injuries.

Safety Seatsinfant seatsbooster seats

Headrests

Air bags

Lesson 1 Before You DriveWhat should you check before driving?

any object that may be in the vehicles path

tires are properly inflated

windshield, windows and lights must be clean

Lesson 3 Traffic LightsRed light come to a full stop behind the stop lines or crosswalks

Yellow light make every reasonable effort to stop at a yellow light

Green light check traffic to the left, right and ahead before entering the intersection. If the light has been green for some time, be prepared for it to turn red.

Lesson 3 Traffic LightsPedestrian signals

Flashing traffic lightTraffic arrows

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsThere are three (3) basic traffic signs

Warning Signs Triangular signs are cautionary and advisory. They warn of approaching danger.

Regulatory Signs Circular signs are either prohibitory (red) or mandatory (blue)

Informative Signs Rectangular signs are informational.

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsWarning signs are placed beside the road to alert drivers of possible dangers ahead.Lesson 4 Traffic SignsOther examples of warning signs

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsRegulatory signs (Prohibitory signs (red) informs drivers of restrictions that must be obeyed, mandatory (blue) regulates traffic movement.)

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsRegulatory signs

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsRegulatory signs

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsInformative signs

Lesson 4 Traffic SignsInformative signs

Expressway BeginsLesson 6 Lane Choice

Lesson 6 Lane Choice

Lesson 6 Lane Choice

Lesson 6 Lane Choice

Why is the center lane best for traffic going straight?Drivers in the center lane will not have to stop or slow down for cars turning right or left.

Why should vehicles turning right get into the right lane?So that they dont have to drive across the path of drivers in other lanes.

What should the driver in the left lane do if there is oncoming traffic?Yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.Lesson 6 Lane Choice

Lesson 6 Lane Choice

Blind SpotsHow can a driver check his blind spot?By turning his head to glance over his shoulder quickly.

When should he check them?Before changing lanes, passing, turning, reversing out of driveways, or before opening the door when parked next to traffic.Lesson 6 Lane Choice

Lesson 7 Communicating

Lesson 7 Communicating

Lesson 7 Communicating