What factors affect your ability to give meaning to any traffic scene?
- your alertness.
- the amount of time it takes to give meaning to the traffic situation.
- all possible distractions.
- your previous driving experience.
- what you expect to happen in traffic situations.
What factor has the greatest impact on driving skills?
Vision, hearing, and strength are common physical areas that diminish with age. Of these,
vision loss
has the greatest effect on driving skills. While visual acuity (20/20, 20/40, etc.)
What is the main factor that helps you to be a better driver?
What is the main factor that helps you to be a better driver?
Tackling difficult driving situations when you are a new driver. Being confident. Undertaking as many lessons as possible
.
What could influence the way you drive?
- Peer pressure. You share the road with thousands of drivers and the way they drive inevitably influences our own behaviour. …
- Social expectations. Life is rushed. …
- Media. …
- Alertness. …
- Attitude: immature vs mature driving behaviour.
What are the several factors which affect the speed of vehicle?
- Power of the Engine. Yes, the most important factor is how much powerful your engine is. …
- Gear Ratio. …
- Weight of the car. …
- Aerodynamics of the car. …
- Grip of the tires on the road. …
- Calorific value of the fuel used.
- Decide to change speed.
- Decide to change direction.
- Decide to communicate.
Motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving can cause catastrophic injuries requiring extensive medical treatment including
brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe organ damage, broken bones, torn ligaments, and many other serious personal injuries
. These injuries can often be permanent and disabling.
Distracted driving can
increase the chance of a motor vehicle crash
. Anything that takes your attention away from driving can be a distraction. Sending a text message, talking on a cell phone, using a navigation system, and eating while driving are a few examples of distracted driving.
A driver may become a distraction to other drivers when they
gawk, drive recklessly or carelessly, and listen to extremely loud music or yelling with their passengers
.
three levels of driving:
operational, tactical and strategical level
.
- Never skimp on tyres. Have your tyres checked regularly. …
- Cross-check at traffic lights. …
- Beware distractions in your midst. …
- Speed indeed kills. …
- Don't drink and drive. …
- Keep your distance. …
- Check brakes and shocks. …
- Steer clear of road rage incidents.
Use
good judgment, common sense, courtesy, and safe driving rules
to ensure your safety and the safety of others. Good driving habits enable a driver to recognize and stay away from danger as well as react correctly in an emergency.
Share the driving over long distances, and take frequent breaks – at least every two hours
. Try not to drive if you are feeling unwell. If it cannot be avoided, try to drive when there are fewer cars on the road, be especially alert, and try to use routes that use traffic lights.
Miscellaneous Factors –
Track and wheelbase, weather, position and support for driver, road conditions, steering and rigidity of the frame
are some other factors which are also responsible for car handling. Wet roads need lower speed as it minimizes friction between tyres and road.
The vehicle parameters such as
mass, mass moment of inertia and location of C.G.
play a vital role and decide handling response of vehicle under different scenarios. Safe drive is ensured by vehicle's responses such as yaw rate, roll rate and vehicle lateral acceleration.
80% of all miles of roadways in the US are considered rural.
Speed
mostly affects how far ahead you must look, vehicle control, and the distance you need to stop.
- Dialing or using a smartphone;
- Texting;
- Eating or drinking;
- Talking to passengers;
- Grooming;
- Reading;
- Programming a GPS or navigation system;
- Adjusting a radio or MP3 player.
Good decision making
is the most important capability to safe driving.
If you allow them to,
emotions can change the way you assess risk and make driving decisions
. When strong emotions such as anger affect you, your ability to make wise decisions may be reduced, increasing your chances of making a mistake.
