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Driving

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Defensive Driving in the USA

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defensive driving in the USA

https://quizlet.com/11333817/esl-car-flash-cards/

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Driving in the USA vs Iraq

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• Traffic accidents are the 2^nd leading cause of death in Iraq.
• Traffic accidents are the 5th leading cause of death in the US.

Article- 10 most dangerous countries to drive in

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Death in the USA

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• Traffic accidents are the 2^nd leading cause of death in Iraq, with war related deaths ranked as the 5^th.

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• Globally, car accidents rank 8^th

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• In the US, traffic accidents are the 5th highest cause of death.

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• What is the highest cause of death in the US?

Driving Hazards in Iraq�What do you think are the biggest challenges of driving in Iraq ? ���

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Driving Hazards in the USA�What do you think are the biggest challenges of driving in Washington?

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Driving in Snow and ice

Driving in snow and ice

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Driving in ice

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What do we need to remember about driving in snow and ice?

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Key Risk Factor�

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Speed: An increase in average speed is directly related both to the likelihood of a crash occurring and to the severity of the consequences.

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The faster you drive the more likely you

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Key Risk Factor�

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Drunk-driving: Drinking and driving increases both the risk of a crash and the likelihood that death or serious injury will result.

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Don't drink alcohol if you drive!

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What is a crosswalk?

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What is a pedestrian?

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pedestrian

Crosswalk- where the pedestrian walks across the street

Drivers Test- what to expect

https://www.dol.wa.gov/driverslicense/drivingtest.html

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Driving test: What to expect

The driving test measures your ability to drive legally and safely. An examiner rides with you to evaluate your driving. They won't try to confuse, trick, or ask you to do anything illegal. These videos may help you:

• Driving Test 1: Pre-test�(2 min 56 sec)
• Driving Test 2: Backing maneuver�(2 min 17 sec)
• Driving Test 3: Parallel Parking�(2 min 26 sec)
• Driving Test 4: Lane change and turning�(1 min 48 sec)

How many steps does it take to parallel park?

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What do you need to park in a handicapped parking space?

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What will happen if you park in a handicapped space without a permit?

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Signs

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Curves ahead

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crosswalk

What is the speed limit?

Signs

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https://jeopardylabs.com/play/driving-96

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Front seat

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Back seat

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Global Driving Key Risk Factors�

Seat-belts and child restraints: Wearing a seat-belt reduces the risk of a fatality among front-seat passengers by 40-50% and of rear-seat passengers by between 25-75%.

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“Click it or ticket”

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Use “click” your seatbelt or you will get a ticket and have to pay a fine.

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We pay our tickets (fines) on the internet.

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Carseat Laws in the US

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Carseat Laws in the US

https://www.nhtsa.gov/how-install-rear-facing-only-infant-car-seat

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Carseat Laws in the US

https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/carseat-recommendations-for-children-by-age-size.pdf

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Carseat Laws in the US

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Carseat Laws in the US

In Washington, the law requires children to ride in booster seats until reaching the height of 4 feet, 9 inches.

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In most cases, this means children between the ages of 10 and 12 should ride in a booster seat.

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The Impact of Speed

Higher speed means:

• Less time to make decisions
• Mistakes are harder to correct
• Less time to judge the situation
• Less time to dodge pot holes, speed bumps or goats
• Greater damage in an accident

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Speeding Quiz

When is speeding a good idea?

1. When driving a loved one to the hospital.
2. When the call to prayer has sounded at sunset during Ramadan.
3. When the traffic light has turned red.
4. When you are bring lunch back to the office and everyone is hungry.
5. Never.

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Giving Directions

• Online Ventures workbook

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Giving Directions

https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Giving_Directions/Giving_Directions_il422200ls

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1st building on your right

2nd block on the left.

Go straight

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maps.google.com

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Giving Directions

https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Giving_Directions/Giving_Directions_il422200ls

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Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means driving in such a way to avoid crashes, collisions, accidents regardless of situations, or actions of other road users.

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Key elements of defensive driving are:

• Being alert to the driving of others.
• Look further ahead and scan, plan and act.
• Leave room for yourself to react to the bad driving by others.
• Use your blinkers/indicators to let other drivers know your intentions.
• Ask yourself what if?...

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Leave Room to Get Out

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In traffic, keep back far enough to see the bottom of the tyres of the car in front. This gives you room to get away.

Don’t Tailgate

• Leave a 2 second gap between you and the car in front.
• Count “one thousand, two thousand” as they pass a fixed point and check that you are far enough back.

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taken from Police Encounters Workbook

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Video: What to do if you see sirens behind you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVx0NpYbtus

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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ugXpgXN5vtSyFEoVERVPCZfFUz_0CKSkopzOxah8beA/edit�

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Video Questions: What to do if you see sirens behind you

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1. What is the first thing you do when you see police lights behind you.
2. Why should you turn the interior dome light on in your car?
3. Why is it important to keep your hands where to police can see them?
4. Should you yell at the police officer?

Spare tires?

Spare tire is present and in good condition.

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How to change a tire?

In small groups talk about or research how to change a tire. Write out instructions based on your conversation.

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Step 1

Step 2

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Step 4

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Seat Belt Quiz

When should you wear a seat belt?

1. When you are planning to crash into water (river, ocean, lake)
2. When you are talking on your cell phone
3. When you are eating
4. When you are doing your nails
5. Always when driving or riding in a car

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True or False - Iraq Road Rules ���

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• T or F – Never leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you, or the space will be filled in by somebody else.
• T or F – Crossing two or more lanes in a single lane-change is considered "going with the flow.“
• T or F – Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right.
• T or F – Always slow down and stare when you see an accident, or even if someone is just changing a tire.

Vehicle Maintenance�

• Vehicle maintenance is important to safety. Brakes failing or a tire exploding can cause an accident.

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• Make sure your lights work properly and your windshield wipers are maintained.

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• Pay attention to unusual noises.

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• Change your car’s oil when necessary.

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Model Passing Practice? �

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Would you like to drive on this road?

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Defensive Driving Quiz

T or F – The appropriate response to an aggressive driver is to yell at the person.

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T or F – Always pay attention, be aware and don’t depend on other drivers.

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T or F – Your horn is a tool to warn other drivers of your presence (particularly when another car is drifting in your lane).

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T or F – Rear & side view mirrors are decorative or to use when combing your hair.

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T or F – Last minute decisions when driving a car

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