4.0 Unit 4: Risk Management-2

Risk, to some degree, is always present in any driving situation. Risk management includes understanding the concepts of proper vision, space cushion, appropriate decision-making, and defensive driving skills. Risk management also includes avoiding the five most common deadly driving behaviors: drowsy, distracted, aggressive, impaired, and not buckling up.

• Students will apply the concepts of proper vision needed to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Students will apply the concepts of proper space cushioning needed to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Students will understand and demonstrate effective defensive driving strategies.
• Students will analyze data to that identifies the five most common deadly driving behaviors (drowsy, distracted, aggressive, impaired, and not buckling up) and describe the necessary steps drivers must take to avoid each of them.