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The IPDE MethodIdentifyWhile driving you must constantly scan
the driving environment to identify real and potential hazards.
Predict
For real hazards such as an oncoming vehicle in your lane of
travel, PREDICT whether the vehicle will continue toward your car
and, if so, what consequences the oncoming cars path of travel
might involve.
Your prediction might require re-assessment if another hazard --
such as a child running into the street -- is identified between
you and the oncoming vehicle.Decide
Based on your prediction, you must DECIDE what driver action you
will take (accelerate, steer, decelerate, or a combination) to
avoid the hazard. This requires an understanding of the time and
space necessary to implement your maneuver.
Before you implement an avoidance maneuver, be certain that your
chosen escape path is still available and that you can leave the
roadway if you have to.ExecuteAs you approach the hazard, you
should:
Verify that traffic control devices are working correctlyBe
aware that other drivers may disregard traffic control devices.As
you pass the hazard, leave enough room in front of you to ensure a
safe cushion for maneuverabilityUse your foot to cover the brake as
you proceed. This speeds your the reaction time if the situation
changes. Your skill in executing avoidance maneuvers will increase
with experience.
Once youve decided on a course of action, EXECUTE your
maneuver.
RepeatIDENTIFYPREDICTDECIDEEXECUTERemain aware and continually
scan your environment. In a worst case scenario, you want to be
prepared to take whatever action may be necessary to avoid a crash
by ensuring that you have the minimum stopping or maneuvering
distance available if necessary.Road Test
Watch the video clip and IDENTIFY the hazards in the driving
environment, then critique the drivers performance in PREDICTING,
DECIDING and EXECUTING avoidance maneuvers. Post your critique to
the discussion board under the IPDE Practice thread by Wednesday,
and respond to at least two other student critiques by Saturday.
Also include how mastery learning was used in this lesson.
