Chapter 1: You are the Driver

Highway transportation system

roadway users, vehicles, and roadways

roadway users

people who use the roadways by walking, driving, or riding

I in the IDPE Process

Identify important information in the current driving situation

P in IPDE

Predict when and where possible conflicts may happen

D in IPDE

Decide when, where, and how to communicate to the situation ( do I need to slow down? speed up? change lanes? etc.)

E in IPDE

Execute the correct actions to prevent problems

Zone Control System

for managing space around your car

Low-risk driving

monitoring other vehicles and roadways users around you

Collision

When a car hits another object

Operating cost

cost of fuel, oil, and tires

Fixed cost

the purchase price of your car, any licensing fees, and insurance