Defensive Driving

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• Waspada, Siap, Mampu bertindak Cepat
dan Tepat, defensif, Sopan
&
• Apa atribut dari mengemudi yang buruk ?
• Sembrono, Kasar, Agresif, Egois
 DEFENSIVE DRIVING
SMITH SYSTEM/S.I.P.D E.
Arahkan Pandangan Jauh Kedepan Search

Dapatkan Gambaran yang Luas Predict

Selalu aktifkan mata anda Identify

Sediakan Ruang untuk Menghindar Execute

Pastikan Orang Lain melihat Anda Decide

DEFENSIVE DRIVING
SMITH SYSTEM
• AIM HIGH ISTEERING
• Search
• 12 Detik Kedepan
• Pusatkan Penglihatan &
Fokus
• Jangan Hanya Melihat Sekilas
• SEARCH
• LOOK FOR POTENTIAL
PROBLEMS
 What are you searching for
• Kendaraan Lain - Mobil, truck, bus dan
kendaraan besar lain serta sepeda motor
• Pejalan Kaki
• Hewan
• Rambu Lalin dan Marka Jalan
• Garis Ganda Dilarang Menyalip
• Kondisi Jalan
 Faktor – faktor yang Dapat
Mempengaruhi Garis Pandangan Anda
• Time of day night time Headlights on
• Use Low and high beams
• Road features- curves hills urban vs
suburban, school, business
• weather rain (lights on) Fog (low beams)
Snow (studded snow tires Nov 15- Apr. 1)
• Make sure all windows are clear of frost
KEEP YOU R EYES MOVING
IDENTIFY/ IDENTIFY
• KEEP EYE
FIXATIONS
MOVING
• SCAN TRAFFIC
SCENE
• RECOGNIZE
PROBLEMS
• KIDS,CARS,
• CURVES
GET THE BIG PICTURE
PREDICT
• CHECK MIRRORS
OFTEN
• CHECK BLIND SPOTS
BEFORE LANE
CHANGES
• ANTICIPATE OTHERS
NEXT MOVES
• WHAT WILL HAPPEN
NEXT
 Good eye Habits
• Eyes should never stay fixed on one object
for more than a brief pause
• Mirrors rear and side should be checked
frequently ( keep track of who is
approaching from behind especially on
highways (tailgaters) slow down move to
the right
• Prevents highway hypnosis
 You must be aware of who is
around you at all times
• No Zones or Blind spots (lane changes)
• Mirrors, blinker blind spot –Pass- then
repeat procedure
• Truck No zones and dealing with trucks at
intersections
• Blind spots before you start a trip
MAKE SURE THEY SEE YOU
DECIDE
• COMMUNICATION
WITH OTHER
DRIVERS
• MAKE CHOICE ON
HOW TO AVOID A
PROBLEM
• SLOW DOWN,
COVER BRAKE,
MAKE LANE
ADJUSTMENT
 Stay out of the NO ZONES
• Following distance 3 Second rule
• Weather conditions increase this
• Stay out of blind spots
• Leave pedestrians especially children more
room and slow down Cover your brake to
reduce your stopping distance by
eliminating a reaction distance
LEAVE AN OUT
EXECUTE
• MAINTAIN SAFETY
MARGIN (FRONT
REAR SIDES)
• DO THE DRIVING
SKILL NEEDED
• IF YOU ARE PAYING
CAREFUL ATTENTION,
HARD BRAKING WILL
NOT BE ONE OF THE
CHOICES
 How to Execute your plan
• Slow down
• Adjust lane position (when possible)
• Flash your lights
• Use your horn
• If you practice these DEFENSIVE
DRIVING principles you will become a
much safer driver.
 State Test Information Library
• Use of Bright beam lights. In open country driving.
• City driving Drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, look at
least 12 seconds ahead
• Diamond shaped sign Construction or warning
• Not stopping for a pedestrian in a crosswalk has a fine of
• $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 mos. License suspension, 2
points and community service
• To reduce your chances of having an accident use the
standard accident prevention formula; Be Alert, Be
Prepared, Act in Time
• If a motorist is passing you: you should slow down and
make it easier for them to pass
 State Test library
• If a large truck or bus cannot see you in their
rearview mirror you are in their NO- ZONE or
blind spot
• Trucks take 25% longer to stop during bad
weather
• Child safety seats belong in the rear seat
• Parking rule for a fire hydrant is 10’
• Keep a safe distance: to decrease reaction time, get
a clear view of the road, have time to react to
emergencies
• Parking for a stop sign is 50’
 State test
• Headlights on in daylight hours when your
headlights and wipers are on
• 3 second plus rule helps you keep a safe
distance
• Braking distance on dry roads at 60 mph =
300 ft.
• When approaching a curve your vehicle
wants to keep going straight