Module 4 Part 1: Risk Assessment

examples of good driving habits that reduce driving risks

SEEiT

risk

chance of injury, damage, or loss

how does increasing speed increase risk

less reaction time, longer breaking distances, more collisions

3 principles for reduce risk

never risk more than you can afford to lose do not risk a lot of a little consider the odds of your situation

chance

probability or likelihood of a crash

risk assessment

recognizing increased risk situations

risk compensations

recognizing potential risk or limitations and making appropriate adjustments

7 behaviors that increase driving risk

speeding failure to yield DUI following too closely improper turns lack of seat belt use disregarding a traffic light or sign

risk acceptance

there is always a certain amount of risk involved in the driving task