Highway Transportation System and the

I.P.D.E. Process

Highway Transportation System

Activity:

Make a list of what you think makes up

the HTS…..

Highway Transportation System (HTS)

Parts of the HTS• Motor Vehicles

(cars, vans, buses, trucks, construction/farm equipment)

• Streets • Highways• Drivers• Cyclists• Pedestrians

HTS has the greatest variety of users.

3 PART OF HTS:

1. PEOPLE

2. VEHICLES

3. ROADWAYS

**List 10 risk factors for each.

What is the Purpose of the HTS?• Main goal of HTS is to:

move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

• The National Highway Safety Act:– Established by the Federal,

State, and Local Government- Set of traffic safety guidelines- Enforced by people, motor vehicle dept, courts

Safety and Efficiency on the road…How can you reduce your risk of

accidents and/or incidents on the road?

1. Keep vehicle in top condition2. Anticipate the actions of others3. Take steps to protect yourself and others

(how can you do this?)4. Drive only when in sound mental and

physical condition5. Develop your driving skills

More on Safety….

Smith System:a. Big pictureb. Eyes movingc. Aim high in steeringd. Be seene. Leave a way out - (space cushion)

Space Cushion

Space Cushion: leaving a margin of space between you and the car in front of you.

- Gives you room to maneuver your vehicle incase of sudden stops

- Increases reaction time

I.P.D.E.

I.P.D.E.

I= IDENTIFY possible hazards or risks

P= PREDICT what the hazard/risk will do

D= DECIDE your safest plan of action

E= EXECUTE your plan

IDENTIFY:

NOW PREDICT WHAT THE HAZARD(S) WILL DO:

YOU

DECIDE A PLAN…& EXECUTE.

YOU