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TOPICS BOOK/MEDIA PAGE VIDEOS AND HANDBOOK QUESTIONS
Module Six Environmental Factors Virage Simulation http://ed.ted.com/on/diAS07GP
Classroom Instructional Phase Residential streets
6.1.1 Environmental City driving
Rural roads
Characteristics Highway driving
(A) List the types of driving 1. You should never drive on the left half of the roadway when you
environments in the highway are within how many feet from an intersection, bridge, or railroad
crossing?
transportation system Texas Drivers When within 100 feet (about five car lengths) of or crossing an
(B) Describe the characteristics, Handbook p 6-2 intersection or railroad crossing.
speed limits, and right of way 2. What should you do if you discover you are in the wrong lane to
make a turn as you enter an intersection?
situations inherent to each driving Move into the proper lane as soon as possible. The faster the traffic
environment p 6-4 is moving, the sooner you should move into the proper lane. If you
(C) Describe the type and cannot get into the proper lane at least within one-half block before
you turn, you should not turn but continue straight ahead.
characteristics of traditional and non- 3. Under what circumstances should you never attempt to pass a
traditional intersections and car ahead of you?
roadways including railroad grade You should be patient and wait until the time is right. Crashes
resulting from improper passing can be deadly.
crossings and traffic circles inherent 4. Under what conditions are overtaking and passing to the right not
to each driving environment permitted?
(D) List how each driving p 6-3 In Texas and many other states, you may pass on the right only
environment supports or diminishes when conditions permit you to do so safely. Do not pass on the
right by driving off the paved portion of the highway.
vehicle operating space, line of sight,
path of travel, lane placement, right-
of-way, following interval, vehicle
speed and communication
(E) Describe the traffic flow and traffic
volume, types of motorized and non-
motorized roadway users including
vulnerable roadway users potential
risk factors including distractions, and
survival features inherent to each
driving environment
(F) Formulate a plan to employ
reduced-risk driving practices to
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identify and analyze driving
environments
6.1.2 Environmental Risk Factors California http://ed.ted.com/on/telsDRJs
(A) The student is expected to Highway Patrol Reduced Risk Driving
recognize the potential or immediate
risk in each driving environment as it
fluctuates among levels of controlled,
low, moderate, and complex risk
environments
(B) Describe how to identify, analyze,
and minimize risk in controlled, low,
moderate, and complex risk
environments utilizing reduced-risk
driving practices in the HTS
implementing the knowledge,
understanding, skills, and
experiences of the Driver Education
and Traffic Safety Program launched
by Traffic Laws, Driver Preparation,
Vehicle Movements, Driver
Readiness, and Risk Reduction
(C) Compare the similarities and
differences in employing reduced-risk
driving practices when presented with
potential versus immediate risk
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