Hazard Perception! OWENS DRIVING SCHOOL A presentation by:-

Hazard Perception!
A presentation by:-
OWENS DRIVING
SCHOOL
What is
Hazard
Perception?
• Seeing and recognising, potential or
actual, dangerous situations before they
develop into life threatening situations.
Licence
Classes
LICENCE CLASSES
Red ‘P’s Min 12 mths Valid for 18mths 90 km/h
H.P.T. Must pass to progress to P2 Licence
Green ‘P’s Min 24 mths Valid for 30 mths 100 km/h
D.Q.T. Driver Qualification Test
Types of Crashes - No 1
• Front to Tail (or
Rear End Shunt)
• Too close to the vehicle
in front
• Too fast for conditions
• Loss of concentration
Types of Crashes - No 2
• Adjacent from left
or right
• Not scanning driving
environment properly
• Travelling too fast
• Misjudgment of distance
and speed
Types of Crashes - No 3
• Front offset crash
• Not scanning driving
environment properly
• Travelling too fast
• Misjudgment of distance
and speed
Types of Crashes - No 4
• Off road on curve
or bend
• Distraction from the
driving task
• Speeding
• Lack of steering control
• Falling asleep at the
wheel
Types of Crashes - No 5
• Off road on
straight section
• Distraction from the
driving task
• Speeding
• Lack of steering control
• Falling asleep at the
wheel
Provisional Crashes. WHY?
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Inexperience
Overconfidence
travelling too close
too fast for conditions
not looking far enough
ahead (aiming high)
• not scanning enough
• choosing incorrect gaps
Central/Peripheral Vision
Central Vision
•3 Degrees wide
•Read & See with in Detail
•Used in scanning the
driving environment
Peripheral Vision
•180 degrees
•Full field of vision
•Blurred
•Detects hazards
Aim High
Look right down
the road as far as
you can see.
(Approximately 12
seconds)
This enables you
to see the whole
driving
environment.
See the Whole Scene
Look and identify
each and
everything in your
field of vision.
Be aware of every actual and potential
hazard, ready to take appropriate action.
Keep Eyes on the Move
Look for changes
in conditions
Movement
Unexpected
events
Vision Blockout
VISION BLOCKOUT
•A dangerous situation occurs
when an object obstructs your
vision.
•Never proceed unless all
possible collision paths are
clearly visible.
•If forward movement is
essential, it must be at the
slowest possible speed, with all
thoughts towards stopping
Space Cushion
Safety gap all around your
vehicle.
Keep central in lane
Keep left on road
Constantly check your rear
vision mirror
Allow for others mistakes
Do not drive in other driver’s
blindspots.