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How to learn from driving experience 1. Recognise the resistance in ourselves to
accepting responsibility
2. Accept every near miss and collision as a learning opportunity
Anticipatory stress The stress associated with facing a difficult or demanding task (e.g.
anxiety about what you will find on arrival at an incident)
Practical ways to combat driving stress 1. Ensure the car seat is adjusted comfortably
2. Use the System and practice it continually
3. Maintain a calm approach to driving
4. Learn techniques to maintain focus on driving
5. Avoid dwelling on past mistakes
Aims of the system of car control To prevent collisions by providing a systematic
approach to hazards.
,To be a decision-making process that enables you to efficiently assess and act on information that
is continuously changing as you drive
The system: human factors Consider personal factors and attitudes and the goals of the
journey that might influence your driving behaviour
The system: traffic Scan the environment, recognise, anticipate and prioritise hazards, and
form an achievable driving plan
The system: vehicle control Translate intentions and thoughts into physical action -
manoeuvre your vehicle accurately and smoothly
"Hazard" A hazard is anything that is an actual or potential danger
The five phases of the system Information, Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration
The System: the "Information" phase - Underpins the system and runs throughout
- TUG: Take and Use information so you can plan, and Give information that could benefit other
road users
, The System: the "Position" phase Position yourself so that you can negotiate the hazard(s)
safely and smoothly
The System: the "Speed" phase Using acceleration sense, smoothly and steadily adjust
your speed using the accelerator or brake to give you the correct speed to complete the
manoeuvre safely
The System: the "Gear" phase Once you have the correct speed for the circumstances,
engage the appropriate gear for that speed
The System: the "Acceleration" phase Choose an appropriate point to apply the correct
degree of acceleration needed to leave the hazard safely and smoothly
Brake/gear overlap Braking normally but changing the gear towards the end of braking
(before releasing the brake)
The system is...
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How to learn from driving experience 1. Recognise the resistance in ourselves to
accepting responsibility
2. Accept every near miss and collision as a learning opportunity
Anticipatory stress The stress associated with facing a difficult or demanding task (e.g.
anxiety about what you will find on arrival at an incident)
Practical ways to combat driving stress 1. Ensure the car seat is adjusted comfortably
2. Use the System and practice it continually
3. Maintain a calm approach to driving
4. Learn techniques to maintain focus on driving
5. Avoid dwelling on past mistakes
Aims of the system of car control To prevent collisions by providing a systematic
approach to hazards.
,To be a decision-making process that enables you to efficiently assess and act on information that
is continuously changing as you drive
The system: human factors Consider personal factors and attitudes and the goals of the
journey that might influence your driving behaviour
The system: traffic Scan the environment, recognise, anticipate and prioritise hazards, and
form an achievable driving plan
The system: vehicle control Translate intentions and thoughts into physical action -
manoeuvre your vehicle accurately and smoothly
"Hazard" A hazard is anything that is an actual or potential danger
The five phases of the system Information, Position, Speed, Gear, Acceleration
The System: the "Information" phase - Underpins the system and runs throughout
- TUG: Take and Use information so you can plan, and Give information that could benefit other
road users
, The System: the "Position" phase Position yourself so that you can negotiate the hazard(s)
safely and smoothly
The System: the "Speed" phase Using acceleration sense, smoothly and steadily adjust
your speed using the accelerator or brake to give you the correct speed to complete the
manoeuvre safely
The System: the "Gear" phase Once you have the correct speed for the circumstances,
engage the appropriate gear for that speed
The System: the "Acceleration" phase Choose an appropriate point to apply the correct
degree of acceleration needed to leave the hazard safely and smoothly
Brake/gear overlap Braking normally but changing the gear towards the end of braking
(before releasing the brake)
The system is...
