Driving Safety: Speeding and Stopping Distance (US)
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the Impact of Speed on Stopping Distance: Learn about the relationship between speed and stopping distance, including the risks associated with not maintaining adequate stopping distances.
- Safe Driving Practices at Various Speeds: Master the techniques to calculate and maintain safe stopping distances at different speeds, ensuring control over the vehicle and preventing collisions.
- Adopt Defensive Driving Techniques: Develop defensive driving strategies that help in managing speed and stopping distances, particularly in challenging weather conditions or in heavy traffic.
- Respond to Emergencies Safely: Learn how to handle emergencies effectively by understanding the correct procedures to slow down and stop the vehicle safely.
Course Outline
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Knowledge Check: How Many People Speed?
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Hazards of Speeding
- Control and Reactions
- Distance
- Forces
- Speed Matters
- Learning Activity: Hazards of Speeding
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3. Stopping Distance
- Process of Stopping
- Factors that Affect Stopping Distance
- Learning Activity: Stopping Distances
- Learning Activity: What Do You Think?
- Stopping Safely
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4. Strategies to Avoid Speeding
- Knowledge Check: Why Do People Speed?
- Before You Leave
- On the Road
- Emergencies
- Avoid Speeders
- Knowledge Check: What Should You Do?
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5. Conclusion
- Summary
Training Process
Duration:13 minutes. Access: Available online with 24/7 access, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification in Driving Safety: Speeding and Stopping Distance. Prerequisites: No prior training required. Suitable for all drivers.
FAQ
Why is understanding stopping distance crucial for safe driving?
What are the key factors affecting stopping distance?
How can I manage my speed to ensure safe stopping distances?
Job Aid Driving Safety: Speeding and Stopping Distance (US) PDF
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