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Driving - Decision Driving Principles

The document outlines five principles of decision driving to help avoid common emergencies: 1) expand your look-ahead capacity to see potential problems well ahead, 2) size up the whole scene by recognizing what's happening around you, 3) signal your intentions early through lights, flashers, horn or positioning, 4) plan an escape route by maintaining a safe following distance with an "out" if others make mistakes, and 5) take decisive action if needed by speeding up, slowing down or moving over once you've followed the first four principles. Mastering these skills allows drivers to stay in control and safely avoid obstacles.

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Driving - Decision Driving Principles

The document outlines five principles of decision driving to help avoid common emergencies: 1) expand your look-ahead capacity to see potential problems well ahead, 2) size up the whole scene by recognizing what's happening around you, 3) signal your intentions early through lights, flashers, horn or positioning, 4) plan an escape route by maintaining a safe following distance with an "out" if others make mistakes, and 5) take decisive action if needed by speeding up, slowing down or moving over once you've followed the first four principles. Mastering these skills allows drivers to stay in control and safely avoid obstacles.

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#1 Expand Your Look-Ahead Capacity #2 Size Up The Whole Scene #3 Signal Your Intentions Early #4 Plan An Escape Route #5 Take Decisive Action

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When driving, are you aware of what is going on around you? Do you anticipate what other drivers may do?

Do you see all the potential hazards and plan how you will react to them? The five principles of Decision Driving can help you avoid these all-toocommon emergencies.

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Accident-free driving is not just a matter of luck or skill. In large part, it depends on the decisions you make and the actions you take.

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Most of our decisions are based on what we see. Decision Driving lets you see more, so you can make better decisions to keep you and your passengers safe.

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Expanding your look-ahead capacity Being aware of what is happening in the distance gives you time and space to make good decisions.

Don't just focus right in front of your vehicle. Potential problems begin to develop well ahead of you.

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By expanding your look-ahead capacity, you will be better able to: Keep your vehicle centered in its lane. See road signs in the distance. Recognize potential traffic problems. Select the proper lane and speed for conditions ahead.

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Decision Driving is about having the information you need to make good driving decisions.

Gather as much information as possible, pay close attention to everything you see, hear, and feel around you.

You need to size up the whole scene by recognizing what is going on in front of, beside, and behind you.

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Sizing up the whole scene requires many techniques:

Glancing around and under buses and trucks that are stopped or slowing down Looking as much as you can into and around intersections, driveways, and parking lots

Never pass another vehicle at an intersection, even on multilane roads if your vision is obscure

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To maintain awareness, keep your eyes moving, and focus on driving.

As a Decision Driver, you should:

Remain aware of road, weather, and traffic conditions


Check your rear view mirror at least every five to ten seconds Keep glancing ahead from building to building for pedestrians and potential problems Watch for moving vehicles before you come to intersections, driveways, or off-road parking areas

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Successful driving requires good communications with others, whether they are drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, or children at play.

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There are many ways you can communicate your intentions to others:

Brake lights Four-way flashers Horn Vehicle positioning Eye contact

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If there is a Decision Driving tactic that really separates the good from the average driver, it is planning an escape route. Plan an escape route that leaves you an "out" if other drivers make mistakes.

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The best way to ensure that you have an escape route is to maintain a safe following distance. Safe Distance gives you the time and space needed to come to a complete stop or safely maneuver around a hazard. The two (2) second rule is a good rule to use in order to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you. EXAMPLE: Pick a stationary object on the side of the road. When the rear end of the vehicle in front passes the stationary object start to count 1000 (1), 1000 (2). When you reach 1000 (2) the front end of your car should not have passed the stationary object. Depending on the road conditions this should give you sufficient time to stop for the speed that you are traveling.

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As a Decision Driver you should:

Develop a good escape route by studying the surrounding traffic patterns and using visibility, time, and space to your advantage. Have time and room to take decisive action by speeding up, slowing down, or moving to either side.

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If you follow the first four principles, you will know what to do, and you will have the time and space to do it safely so, make the decision and do it.

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As a Decision Driver you should:


Recognize that other people must see your vehicle and know what you plan to do. Use your directional signals at least eight to ten seconds before you move to the left or right for any reason. Position your vehicle to indicate that you plan to turn, change lanes, or pass another vehicle. Try to have a planned escape route in all situations to avoid trouble.

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As a Decision Driver you should:


Make sure this escape route allows you to see potential hazards, and gives you the time and space needed to carry out the necessary action.
Keep a full circle of clear decision space all around your vehicle. Yield to other vehicles, if necessary, to maintain that escape route.

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Each of the steps in Decision Driving is dependent upon all the others.

By practicing these skills, you will enjoy the security of knowing that you are in control in any driving situation. With practice, Decision Drivers can automatically compensate for other drivers' errors, adapt to changes in road, weather, or traffic conditions, and safely avoid sudden obstacles.

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#1 Expand Your Look-Ahead Capacity #2 Size Up The Whole Scene #3 Signal Your Intentions Early #4 Plan An Escape Route #5 Take Decisive Action

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