Purpose:

The Driver Behaviour module aims to discuss how various personal factors and emotions can adversely affect driving capabilities.

Module Objectives:

The main objective of the Driver Behaviour module is to teach students to adjust their driving behaviour based on the driving environment. Road conditions contribute to safe and responsible driving.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the module, drivers will acquire the following skills and knowledge:

• Drivers will learn skills related to adjusting driving behaviour for different driving conditions.
• Drivers will learn various techniques on how to control their emotions.
• Drivers will learn how emotions relate to a driver's decision-making capabilities.
• Drivers will learn about the personal factors and their influence on driving behaviour.
• Drivers will learn about the social factors and their effects.
• Drivers will learn how to resist negative pressures and the impact of positive driving attitudes on all road-users.
• Drivers will learn about effective strategies to resist negative tension.
• Drivers will learn about the importance of decision-making, i.e. right decisions and the consequences of bad decision-making.
• Drivers will learn how to recognize internal cues.
• Drivers will learn how road rules, standard safe practices of road-users, and informed decision-making contribute to safe and responsible driving.
• Drivers will understand that driving is a privilege, not a right.

Driver Behavior:

While driving, the driver's attitude significantly plays a role in the safety of other road-users.

The driver's emotions significantly impact the driving style, and recognizing and dealing with feelings before driving is imperative. Being able to resist pressures from several external sources and learning how to be a courteous driver is also essential.

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