A-1 TDC Module 2: Defensive Driving and Emergency Handling
Road Rage
Aggressive Driving
Emergency vehicles
Ambulances, police cars, fire trucks
Republic Act (RA) 7877
An Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful In The Employment, Education Or Training Environment, And For Other Purposes
Republic Act (RA) 9262
An Act Defining Violence Against Women And Their Children, Providing for Protective Measures For Victims, Prescribing Penalties Therefore, and for Other Purposes
Republic Act (RA) 7322
An Act Increasing Maternity Benefits In Favor Of Women Workers In The Private Sector
Republic Act (RA) 7655
An Act Increasing The Minimum Wage Of House helpers
Republic Act (RA) 6725
An Act Strengthening the Prohibition on Discrimination against Women with respect to terms and conditions of employment
Republic Act (RA) 6949
An Act To Declare March Eight Of Every Year As A Working Special Holiday To Be Known As National Women's Day
Behavior
An action or reaction that occurs in response to an event or stimuli
ABS
Anti-Lock Breaking System. If vehicle has ABS, the brakes must be pressed hard.
Fill in the Blanks: Watch out for the _____ and _____ of the motorcycle when sharing the road.
Brake; signal lights
Magna Carta of Women
Comprehensive women's rights law that seeks to eliminate discrimination against women by recognizing, protecting, fulfilling and promoting the rights of Filipino women, especially those in marginalized sector.
Difference between ABS and the conventional brake system?
Conventional → may require continuous pump ABS → firm press on brake pedal
Bureau of Women and Young Workers of DOLE
Declared March as Women's Month
Benefits of engine breaks?
Decreases wear and tear of breaks
Defensive Driving
Driving style using skills and techniques to protect against possible collisions/crashes and other dangers on the road
Is it worth it to overcome stress?
Everyone encounters stress. But you need to control your emotions as a driver as it can endanger your surroundings and affect your driving.
Cutting Off
Failing to signal intent or see if movement can be made safely
Equity
Fair sharing of resources, opportunities, and benefits according to a given framework.
True or False: Use the horn excessively while overtaking or following motorcycles
False. Do not use it excessively.
True or False: Equality is beneficial to everyone and addresses the specific needs of individuals
False. It is beneficial to everyone and but it does not address specific needs of individuals
True or False: Laws put limits on the road for the safety of everyone
False. Laws are not there to limit what we can do on the road.
Attitude
Feeling, belief, or opinion of approval or disapproval towards something
How can I overtake trucks and buses?
Flash your headlights. Don't overtake if you are not properly seen or if you are on a curved road.
Tailgating
Following other vehicle too close that makes the other drivers uncomfortable
GAD
Gender and Development Program
Republic Act (RA) 7192
Gender and Development Program is cited here. An act promoting the integration of women as full and equal partners of men in development and nation building and for other purposes.
Republic Act (RA) 11313. Section 7
Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Public Utility Vehicle (PUV)
Who implements the GAD Program?
Government and NGO's
What is the correct steering?
Hands must be comfortable. Body is relaxed. A firm but not tight grip (especially not on a slippery road). Correct hand position and is free from obstruction (elbows and hands). Gradual changing of lanes.
What may cause road crashes or collisions?
Hazards, road users, or bad weather
Driving Plans and Decisions
Helps in route planning. It is a guide for emergencies and stopovers.
Possible effects of untimely and improper changing of gear
High fuel consumption or engine failure
When to use engine breaks?
In case engine fails or other emergencies. Also ideal to use when driving downhill, especially during long travels
The Women in Development and Nation Building Act
Integration of women as full and equal partners of men in development and nation building
Civil Service Commission
Issued a CSC Memo Circular which encourages all government offices the use of non-sexist language in all its official documents, communications and issuances
What causes fatigue?
Lack of sleep, long working hours, monotonous tasks, physical limitations, and medical conditions
Republic Act (RA) 9710
Magna Carta of Women
Road Safety
Main benefit of defensive driving
Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development
Mandated the implementation of gender and development in accordance with constitutionally guaranteed human rights
Concentration
Mechanism which coordinates our physical and mental capacities to develop and maintain a goal-oriented behavior
Road Safety
Methods and measures used to prevent road users from being seriously injured or killed
What does GAD Program aim to do?
Minimize gender discrimination and promote gender equality
Who are the road users?
Motorists, drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, bystanders, law enforces, construction workers, street vendors
Fill in the Blanks: Renaming and reimaging women or men relationships to bring out _____ and _____
Mutuality; partnership
Fill in the Blanks: Philippine Commission on Women (CW) is formerly known as ______
National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women (NCRFW)
Who wins between the aggressive driver and the victim?
Neither
Can other motor vehicles drive on the lanes intended for trucks and buses?
No
Who are the road users most at risk from vehicle drivers on our streets?
Pedestrians, PWDs, people on bikes, mobility devices, street vendors, law enforcers, and construction workers
Manageable
Person can still handle emotions
Panic
Person can't think clearly; highest level of stress
Anxiety
Person feels doubts and anxiety. Level of emotionality is high
Stressed
Person feels the effects and has negative reactions from it.
Which government offices spearhead the GAD Programs?
Philippine Commission on Women (CW) Civil Service Commission Bureau of Women and Young Workers of DOLE
E.O. No. 273
Philippine Plan for Gender-Responsive Development
Stress
Physical, mental, and emotional tension. felt by a person that requires immediate, fair, and equitable decisions. It is our body's reaction to a challenge or need.
Why shouldn't you hold the steering wheel too tightly?
Possibility of oversteering or understeering
Engine brake
Process of slowing down a vehicle by stepping off the accelerator and downshifting gears instead of using brakes. Downshift to lowest gear and release the clutch
Laws
Put order on the road. Placed for everyone's safety
Fatigue Management
Results in lower driving performance. Must be in optimum condition before driving.
Article 3
Right to equality and non-discrimination
Fill in the Blanks: Failure to overcome stress will result to ____
Road Rage
Sharing the Road
Share with emergency vehicles by slowing down and stopping, move to right/left, let them overtake you, or give the right of way
Fill in the Blanks: Double check _____ and _____ before and after overtaking
Side mirrors; blind spots
Equality
Similarity of treatment. Legally, constitutionally, and divinely given. Fundamental right.
What should you consider when changing gear?
Speed, capability, and load of vehicle
Relaxed
Stress is there, but not evident
What causes skidding?
Sudden and violent braking
E.O. 227
The New Family Code of the Philippines
E.O. No. 348
The Philippine Development Plan for Women (PDPW)
Republic Act (RA) 7192
The Women in Development and Nation Building Act
What happens if the driver doesn't know how to do defensive driving?
The driver will find it difficult to execute what he needs to do
What or who do safety rules protect?
The ignorant, the idiotic, the innocents
Gender-Based Sexual Harassment in Public Utility Vehicle (PUV)
The license of a driver and the operators CPC may be suspended or revoked by TO and LTFRB if Gender-Based Sexual Harassment (GBSH) is committed during the operation of Public Utility Vehicle.
Received proper training
Through a theoretical driving course - to understand laws and proper behavior
True or False: Aggressive driving disregards safety.
True
True or False: Always be aware of blind spots. Moving or not moving.
True
True or False: Be aware of sudden brakes when following novice drivers. They are still beginners so they might make mistakes.
True
True or False: Both men and women are victims, women more affected than men.
True
True or False: Different people have different rights
True
True or False: Equity is giving more to those who need it.
True
True or False: Everyone has equal rights on sharing the road.
True
True or False: Gender and Development Program is not a war of the sexes and is not male bashing.
True
True or False: Less experienced drivers bang on brake pedals every now and then
True
True or False: Never follow the path of emergency vehicles
True
True or False: Proper use of side and rear view mirrors is a must.
True
True or False: The driver must be able to see the pavement markings, road signs, and hazards clearly.
True
True or False: The driver must be in a comfortable position to see the front, back, and side views clearly
True
True or False: The faster the vehicle, the harder to control because high speed shortens the time to make right decisions.
True
True or False: We are more alert if we concentrate on our driving, thus making our trip safe.
True
True or False: Trucks and buses have bigger blind spots
True. Avoid being in their blind spots.
Philippine Commission on Women (CW)
Works towards the full integration of women for social, economic, political and cultural development at national regional and international levels on a basis of equality with men
Physically and mentally fit
• Body is capable to drive • No underlying condition which may cause driver to stop driving (drowsiness, sleepiness, heart attack, fainting, loss of consciousness, etc) • Must focus on driving • Make sound decision
Keys to an Effective Defensive Driving
• Concentration • Driving Plans and Decisions • View from the vehicle • Speed • Fatigue management • Following laws and regulations
Positive attitude on road safety
• Control over emotions • Defensive driving techniques • Main concern is safety • Responsible with driving decisions
Bad Habits of Aggressive Drivers
• Cutting off without sufficient warning • Tailgating or driving too closely • Unpleasant gestures • Driving slowly in left lane • Fighting over parking space • Annoying and excessive blowing of horns
Qualities of a Defensive Driver
• Positive attitude on road safety • Physically and mentally fit • Proper training before driving • Must apply knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
Defensive Driving Techniques
• Proper use of breaks • Correct steering • Timely changing of gear • Safe reversing, maneuvering, and changing of lanes
Defensive Driving Method
• Search - see the road in front, side, and back • Identify - know potential hazards • Predict - anticipate what will happen next • Decide - make immediate decision • Execute - take action
Effects of Stress on Body
→ Brain: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Attacks → Heart: Rise in blood pressure → Lungs: Strained breathing, Asthma attack → Stomach: Pain and ulcer → Bone: Muscle and joint pains