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