What must you adjust to separate your hazards?

You can lessen these multiple hazards by:

1. Identifying all potential hazards early.
2. Rate the hazards on the level of threat to your safety.
3. Predicting what might happen or go wrong.
4. Adjusting your speed and position to make sure you reduce risk.

How do you minimize a hazard separate a hazard and compromise space?

How do you minimize a hazard, separate multiple hazards, and compromise space? You first minimize a hazard by putting space between yourself and the hazard. You separate hazards by adjusting your speed to deal with one hazard at a time. You compromise space by giving more space to the greater hazard.

When you must handle several hazards at the same time the best tactic is to?

When you must handle several hazards at the same time, the best tactic is to adjust speed to separate the hazards.

What should you do if you face more than one hazard at a time?

How can you communicate with others? There will be times when you face more than one hazard at the same time. When this occurs, do not try to handle both or all hazards at once. Instead decide to adjust your speed to let them separate so you can deal with only one hazard at a time.

What are the 3 steps of zone control?

It consists of three steps: 1) See a zone change, 2) Check other zones, 3) Create time and space by getting the best speed control, lane position, and communication.

What are five ways you can reduce risk when using the HTS?

What are five ways to reduce risk when using the HTS? Keep your vehicle in top condition. Anticipate other’s actions. Protect yourself and others.

Is driving a risk that can be reduced by using good habits?

Your attitude toward life and driving will not affect your driving. Driving is a risk that can be reduced by using good habits. Being a good driver takes time and practice.

Which HTS skill is the most important?

Study for Driving from the Ch. 1 Test A sheet

Question	Answer
The primary purpose of the highway transportation system (HTS) is to	move people and cargo safely and efficiently
The most important element in the regulation of the highway transportation system (HTS) is the	driver who obeys traffic laws

How can you manage risk as a passenger?

To manage teen passenger risks, Graduated Driving Licensing (GDL) provisions include passenger limits for newly licensed teens….Teen Passenger Risks

1. Always wear a seat belt.
2. No alcohol or drugs.
3. Do not pressure the driver to speed.
4. Keep the music down.
5. Do not act wild.
6. Show respect for the driver.

How do you become a responsible passenger?

Here’s seven sensible ways to be a perfect passenger:

1. Remind the driver and other passengers to wear seat belts.
2. Tell the driver that you will: answer their phone, send texts for them, read a map, change the radio station, etc.
3. Never let someone drive if they are upset.
4. Help keep younger passengers quiet and calm.

Who does not let their emotions make them take unnecessary risks?

List 7 techniques drivers can use to help cope with their emotions while driving. Mature, responsible drivers do not let their emotions cause them to take unnecessary risks.

How do emotions influence your willingness to accept risk?

Your emotions can make you more willing to take risks. They might make you take chances you would not normally take.

What emotion do drivers experience the most?

Aggressiveness and Anger. Aggressiveness and anger are emotional states that extremely influence driving behaviour and increase the risk of causing an accident [21].

What are the four steps in the IPDE process?

The four steps of the IPDE process are:

1. I—Identify—Locate potential hazards within the driving scene.
2. P—Predict—Judge where the possible points of conflict may occur.
3. D—Decide—Determine what action to take, when, and where to take it.
4. E—Execute—Act by maneuvering the car to avoid conflicts.

What are five other emotions that can adversely affect driving?

As a result of your mood, you may also take more driving risks than you normally would when you’re calm, relaxed, and alert. Stress, fear, anxiety, and other emotional states of mind can and will impair your driving ability. Distraction—not paying attention—is the number one cause of car collisions.

What are 3 of the 6 conditions a driver has to deal with?

• The six conditions which influence your driving are Light, Weather, Road, Traffic, Vehicle, and the Driver.
• ALCOHOL. Don’t mix driving and drinking.
• AGE. Know your limitations and adjust to them.
• ATTITUDE.
• DROWSINESS AND FATIGUE.
• DRUGS.
• PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS.
• EMOTIONS.

What are the 6 conditions that contribute to most collisions?

The 6 Reasons that Cause All Automotive Collisions

• Impatience.
• Inattention and distraction.
• Impairment.
• Lack of Space.
• Speed too fast for conditions.
• Failure to wear seat belts.

When a driver is feeling fatigued What should s/he do group of answer choices?

If you notice any sign of fatigue, the safest course of action is to stop and sleep. If no motels, rest areas or truck stops are nearby, pull off the road in a safe, well-lit area, lock your doors and take a nap. Even 30 minutes of sleep can refresh you enough to keep going until you reach a safe rest area.

What are four ways you can communicate with others while driving?

The communication devices of your car include: turn signals, brake lights, hazard lights, a flash of the headlights, and the horn. Sometimes you may communicate by waving or nodding. Use turn signals every time you turn or change lanes.

What are the signs that you are a fatigued driver?

Symptoms of Driver Fatigue

• Difficulty focusing and inattentiveness.
• Repeated yawning, head bobbing and inability to keep eyes open.
• Feeling restless, irritable or impatient.
• Disconnected or wandering thoughts.
• Brief lapses in memory or “zoning out”
• Drifting to the shoulder or the adjacent lane.
• Shallow breathing, burning eyes, and back tension.

What should you do if you notice symptoms of driver fatigue?

If you start to experience more serious symptoms of driver fatigue such as severe drowsiness you should pull over at the nearest safe place, switch off your engine and close your eyes. A 15-20 minute power nap will give you enough oomph to continue your journey.

What are the 6 symptoms of fatigue?

Symptoms of fatigue

• chronic tiredness or sleepiness.
• headache.
• dizziness.
• sore or aching muscles.
• muscle weakness.
• slowed reflexes and responses.
• impaired decision-making and judgement.
• moodiness, such as irritability.

How do you prevent fatigue when driving?

Make a choice not to drive when tired or follow these guidelines to prevent fatigue:

1. Get a good night’s sleep before heading off on a long trip.
2. Plan your route before you go and map out where you’ll take a break.
3. Don’t travel for more than eight to ten hours a day.
4. Take regular breaks – at least every two hours.

How can I overcome tiredness while driving?

How To Avoid Feeling Sleepy While Driving

1. Get A Good Sleep The Night Before. If you know you have a long trip ahead of you the next day, it’s imperative to get a good sleep the night before.
2. Avoid Driving Late.
3. Take Regular Breaks.
4. Listen To Music.
5. Keep Your Vehicle Ventilated.
6. Drink Caffeine.
7. Eat Healthy Energy Snacks.
8. Take Turns.

Who often falls asleep while driving?

Overall, 37% of the driving population says they have nodded off for at least a moment or fallen asleep while driving at some time in their life. Males (49%) are almost twice as likely to report having nodded off while driving than are female drivers (26%).

How often should you stop when driving long distance?

As a general rule, it’s best to take a break of at least 15 minutes every two hours, and to not drive for more than eight hours in a day, to ensure you stay alert and avoid the associated risks of driving for too long without a rest.

How do I stop nodding?

How to Stay Awake Naturally

1. Get Up and Move Around to Feel Awake.
2. Take a Nap to Take the Edge Off Sleepiness.
3. Give Your Eyes a Break to Avoid Fatigue.
4. Eat a Healthy Snack to Boost Energy.
5. Start a Conversation to Wake Up Your Mind.
6. Turn Up the Lights to Ease Fatigue.
7. Take a Breather to Feel Alert.