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2in NSW in 2007 to 2009757065605550454035Source (1)occupant fatalities30252015of car10Source (1)Number of car occupant fatalities in NSW 2007 to 2009Number50040030020010005015-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80+Age43926128Driver qualification handbook
4Helping you understand and manage driving riskThe information in section 2 of this handbook is about helping you lower your riskas a driver.It will help you understand the risks you face, why drivers do some of the thingsthey do and what can be done to lower the risk of crashing. You have a responsibilityto yourself and other road users to become a low risk driver.Key points summary: Understanding risk• Almost all activities in life carry some risk of death or injury.• Driving a car is one of the riskiest things people do everyday.• Male drivers generally have a higher risk than female driversas males drive more and may take more risks.• Younger, less experienced drivers carry more risk than older more experiencedones.• Drivers can manage their risk.Driver qualification handbook 29
Page 3 and 4: This handbook is only an interpreta
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Page 10 and 11: 1Why the DQT?The aim of the DQT is
Page 12 and 13: 1Crash patterns for provisionaland
Page 14 and 15: 1Full licence holders in their firs
Page 16 and 17: 1The main risks seem to be:• Trav
Page 18 and 19: 1Taking the DQTYou need to make a b
Page 20 and 21: 1What you will see after the welcom
Page 22 and 23: 1Part 1 The actual testOnce you pro
Page 24 and 25: 1Typical scene from the DQT.You can
Page 26 and 27: 1Practice questions for Part 2To he
Page 28 and 29: 2Understanding driving riskRisk in
Page 32 and 33: 2The consequences of road crashesAl
Page 34 and 35: 2Risk management -Who you are as a
Page 36 and 37: 2How good a driverdo you think you
Page 38 and 39: 2Drivers are people and people make
Page 40 and 41: 2Motivation and driving behaviourYo
Page 42 and 43: 2Risk taking and drivingRisk and se
Page 44 and 45: 2High risk driving behaviourOne of
Page 46: 2It may be understandable, but it i
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Page 52 and 53: 2Key points summary: Alcohol and dr
Page 54 and 55: 2The problem with illegal drugs is
Page 56 and 57: 2Fatigue and crashesMost fatigue-re
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Page 60 and 61: 2Passengers and crash riskOther pas
Page 62 and 63: 2Managing risk in the driving envir
Page 64 and 65: 2Approaching car without headlights
Page 66 and 67: 2Coping with the unexpectedThere ar
Page 68 and 69: 2PedestriansPedestrians can be foun
Page 70 and 71: 2Motorcyclists can be hidden by lar
Page 72 and 73: 2Key points summary: Looking out fo
Page 74 and 75: 3The HPT section of RMS website als
Page 76 and 77: 3Controlling your speed:Revision an
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3from the centre of the road, but n
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3Reducing the risk of speed-related
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3Keeping a safe following distance:
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3These distances can seem large, es
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3Travelling next to other vehiclesO
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3Selecting safe gaps: RevisionWhat
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3Selecting safe gaps when turning:
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3Making U turnsU turns are more com
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3Key Points summary: safe gapswhen
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3Most of the time overtaking is per
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3Revision of a scanning routineExpe
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3Look for changeYour vision is desi
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3A few last words on becominga bett
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Index4AAggressive driving behaviour
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4SSafe gaps when turning ..........
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5Low alcohol hours - Periods of tim
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Source of data and statistics61. De
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