Unit 10 Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies - ADTSEA

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Driver Education
Classroom and In-Car Curriculum

Unit 10

Adverse Driving Conditions
and Emergencies
Unit 10 Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies
Table of Contents

Unit 10 Introduction………………………………………………………………………….10-4
 Overview, Objectives and Words to Know
 Teacher Information and Resources
 Learning Activity 10.0: Key Words – Word Wall

Part 1 Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility……........…………………………10-8
 Video Overview 10.1: Driving at Night
 Video Review 10.1 and ANSWER KEY: Driving at Night
 Fact Sheet 10.1: Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility
 Worksheet 10.1 and ANSWER KEY: Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility

Part 2 Advanced Automotive Technology………...……………………………...………..10-24
 Video Overview 10.2.1: Stomp, Stay, Steer
 Video Review 10.2.1 and ANSWER KEY: Stomp, Stay, Steer
 Fact Sheet 10.2: Advanced Automotive Technology
 Video Overview 10.2.2: Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
 Video Review 10.2.2 and ANSWER KEY: Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

Part 3 Changing Traction Conditions……………..……………………………….……...10-36
 Fact Sheet 10.3: Changing Traction Conditions

Part 4 Emergency Recovery………………………………………………………….…….10-42
 Video Overview 10.4.1: Skidding
 Video Review 10.4.1 and ANSWER KEY: Skidding
 Fact Sheet 10.4: Emergency Recovery
 Video Overview 10.4.2: Run-off the Road Crashes: Recognize, React, Recover
Video Review 10.4.2 and ANSWER KEY: Run-off the Road Crashes: Recognize, React,
Recover

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Part 5 Controlling Consequences of a Crash...………………………………….……….. 10-58
 Video Overview 10.5: Evasive Maneuvers
 Video Review 10.5 and ANSWER KEY: Evasive Maneuvers
 Fact Sheet 10.6: Controlling Consequences of a Crash

Part 6 Vehicle Malfunctions………………......………………………………….……….. 10-68
 Fact Sheet 10.6: Vehicle Malfunctions
 Worksheet 10.6: Vehicle Malfunctions

Part 7 Collision Reporting..………………......………………………………….………... 10-76
 Video Overview 10.7: Handling Crashes
 Video Review 10.7 and ANSWER KEY: Handling Crashes
 Fact Sheet 10.7: Collision Reporting

Part 8 Unit Review and Test………………………………………………...……………...10-84
 Unit 10 Review Questions
 Fact Sheet 10.8 Words to Know Definitions Page
 Worksheet 10.8and ANSWER KEY: Unit 10 Words to Know Matchup
 Unit 10 Review
 Unit 10 Test and ANSWER KEY

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Unit 10 Introduction
Overview, Objectives and Words to Know
Lesson Content

Overview
Unit 10 will introduce students to the problems associated with driving under conditions
of inclement weather, limited visibility and limited traction. Specific attention will be
directed to vehicular factors and increased time/space needs under such conditions.
Technological advances in automotive design and their contribution to occupant safety in
controlling consequences if a crash appears imminent will be reviewed. Information about
vehicle system functions and malfunctions, and what to do if involved in a collision will
be presented.

Objectives
The student will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the problems associated with reduced visibility such as
driving at night, in fog, rain, snow, and glare conditions and describe conditions and
strategies of driving in strong winds.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of technological advances in the design of motor vehicles that
enhance occupant safety and ability to respond more effectively under conditions of
limited time and space.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of weather, other physical conditions and driver actions that
influence the level of traction or adhesion between tires, road surface and vehicle
control.
4. Describe the characteristics of front wheel and rear wheel traction loss and run-off the
road crashes and the actions to take in order to control the vehicle.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of actions necessary to better control the consequences if a
crash appears imminent.
6. Describe the correct actions to take in response to driving emergencies caused by
vehicle malfunction.
7. Describe the actions to take when involved in a collision.
8. Define key words associated with the unit objectives.

Words to Know
 ABS  Evasive action  Rear-wheel skid
 Accelerator failure  Front-wheel skid  Sight distance rule
 Brake failure  Glare  Skidding
 Collision reporting  Hydroplaning  Tire blowout
 Countersteer  Off-road recovery  Traction
 Engine failure  Power steering failure
 ESP

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Lesson Overview
Unit 10 Introduction
Time Frame – 5 hours

Teacher Information and Resources
Slides PowerPoint Slides 10.1 – 10.52
Videos 10.1 Driving at Night 10.4.2 Run-off the Road Crashes:
(3 minutes 21 seconds) Recognize, React, Recover
10.2.1 Stomp, Stay, Steer (3 minutes 51 seconds)
(3 minutes, 4 seconds) 10.5 Evasive Maneuvers
(4 minutes 49 seconds)
10.2.2 Electronic Stability Program
(2 minutes, 28 seconds) 10.7 Handling Crashes
10.4.1 Skidding (2 minutes 21 seconds) (3 minutes 16 seconds)
Video 10.2 Driving at Night 10.4.2 Run-off the Road Crashes:
Review 10.2.1 Stomp, Stay, Steer Recognize, React, Recover
10.2.2 Electronic Stability Program 10.5 Evasive Maneuvers
10.4.1 Skidding 10.7 Handling Crashes
Fact Sheets 10.1 Changing Weather and 10.5 Controlling Consequences of a
Conditions of Visibility Crash
10.2 Advanced Automotive 10.6 Vehicle Malfunctions
Technology 10.7 Collision Reporting
10.3 Changing Traction Conditions 10.8 Words to Know Definitions Page
10.4 Emergency Recovery
Worksheets 10.1 Changing Weather and Conditions 10.8 Words to Know Matchup
of Visibility
10.6 Vehicle Failures
Learning 10.0 Key Words – Word Wall
Activities

Textbooks
Other Textbooks: Drive Right: Chapters 12 and 13
Responsible Driving: Chapters 13, 14 and 16
Other Textbook: ______________________________________
Unit 10 Unit 10 Test – Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies – 10 questions
Test

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Unit 10 Activity
Key Words
Lesson Content
Unit Objectives:
Student will define the meaning of the key words in Unit 10.
Lesson Content Materials and Resources
Key Words

 Learning Activity 10.0 Key Words – Word
 Learning Activity 10.0
Wall
Throughout the instruction of Unit 10,

conduct learning activity to help

students with vocabulary and spelling

of key words.

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Learning Activity 10.0 Key Words – Word Wall

Topic Word Wall

Information
Students begin to assimilate a new language in driver and traffic safety education. Some
words are familiar, but others are new. The use of a word wall helps students with
vocabulary and spelling as well as provides students with a tool for reference without
“giving away” answers.

Materials Needed
1. Make word cards out of paper, poster
board, or card stock cut in strips.

2. Markers in various colors.

3. A space to post words (i.e., bulletin
board).

4. Tape or stapler and staples to affix cards
on the word wall.

Learning Activity
1. As the instructor introduces new words in a unit, the instructor should post these
words on the word wall.
a. The instructor should remind students to use the words on the wall for recall and
correct spelling.
b. When an instructor poses a question and a student correctly answers the
question, the instructor should allow that student to make a word strip and post
the strip in the designated location on the word wall. Because this is new
learning, recalling words are part of the learning process.
c. Students often enjoy decorating their word with a particular flair, color, or
design.

2. Words may remain posted for just the unit or remain posted throughout the course.

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Unit Objectives, Changing Weather and Conditions of Part 1
Visibility Lesson Content
Lesson Objective:
Student will demonstrate knowledge of the problems associated with reduced
visibility such as driving at night, in fog, rain, snow, and glare conditions and
describe conditions and strategies of driving in strong winds.
Lesson Content Materials and Resources
Unit Objectives

 Slides 10.1 and 10.2  Slides 10.1 and 10.2: Title and Overview

Give an overview of what students
should know and be able to do by the end
of this unit.

Driving at Night

 Video Review 10.1 and Answer Key:
 Video Review 10.1
Driving at Night

Duplicate and distribute Video Review

10.1. Students should complete the

worksheet as they watch the video.

 Slides 10.3 and 10.4 – Video 10.1  Slides 10.3 and 10.4: Video 10.1 Driving
at Night
Discuss the topics covered in Video 10.1
Play Video 10.1
Driving at Night
(Time: 3 minutes 21 seconds)

After viewing, review Video Review
10.1 to gauge student understanding of
the video.

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Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility Video Overview 10.1

Video Overview 10.1: Driving at Night

Title

Driving at Night

Time

3 minutes 21 seconds

Topics Covered

1. How to use headlights at night.

2. How to check headlights to make sure they are working properly.

3. Overriding the headlights.

4. How to drive safely at night.

Video Review

1. Have students complete a video review worksheet as they watch the video.

2. After viewing the video, review the worksheet to gauge students’ understanding of
the video.

Instructor Notes

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Changing Weather and Conditions of Visibility Video Review 10.1

Video Review 10.1: Driving at Night

Name Date

1. Dirt on the lens of headlights can reduce light by up to ___________________ percent?

2. How can you check to see if the lights are working properly?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

3. How far do high beams let us see?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

4. What is the sight distance rule?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

5. When driving at night, drivers need to leave more _______________________ than they
would in the daytime.

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