S Highway Transportation System
Feb 18, 2016
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Highway Transportation
System
What makes up the HTS in your own words?
HTS cont.
Streets Highways Drivers Pedestrians Cyclists Motor vehicles( trucks, vans, cars, buses, construction
eqp.
Three parts of HTS
What are 5 risk factors for each????
Reasons/goals for HTS
Regulated by Federal, State, and Local government/enforcement
First goal: to move people and things of cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, economical fashion.
S.I.P.D.E
Scan ahead for potential road hazards is a key part to safe driving
S- search I-identify P-predict D-decide E-execute
Scanning
What type of hazards can appear driving down the road?
An example: Dog or deer are seen on the side of the road: Make a plan and decide to execute…….GO
Safety on the Road
Give me 5 ways to reduce risks and accidents??? Drive only when in sound mental and physical condition Develop driving skills Anticipation of others Keep vehicle in top condition 3 steps to protect yourself???
Cushion
What is the definition of space cushion? What does a space cushion do for you in case of
incidents? What does it do for reaction time?
Smith System
Big picture Eyes moving Aim high in steering Be seen Leave a way out(which is called) PAL and CARE, develop own acronym, do in pairs or
threes.