Outline of my first oral presentation

Supportive Driving

This is a presentation of Road Rage and Aggressive Driving

 Dr. Leon James and Dr. Diane Nahl, Published by Prometheus Books, 2000 Pages 167-177

By Brandi McWade

 

Instructions for this oral presentation are found at:

www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy22/g22-oral.htm

 

 

I. BENEFITS OF SUPPORTIVE DRIVING

            A)

·        Supportive driving focuses on facilitating other drivers instead of competing with them.

·        There are emotional benefits.

·        Mental benefits: reduced stress, boosts immunity spirit and protection from physical/emotional injury.

·        Increases safety on the road and encourages a diversity of drivers.

B)

·        I chose this topic because people should learn that there are many personal benefits that could be received from supportive driving.

·        I thought the the section about being supportive and understanding of tourist drivers because they are not familiar with the roads was relevant because living in Hawaii, we have all experienced the annoyance of following tourists on the road.

C)

·        An example of a benefit of supportive driving would be the sense of gratitude we feel when we receive a courtesy wave for allowing someone to go in front of us.

 

II. MOTORISTS TO MOTORIST COMMUNICATION

            A)

·        In 1980 7 new motorist signals were proposed for communicating on the road by the National motorist Association.

·        There have been some companies that have developed in car courtesy systems that display words such as “thanks/sorry”

B)       

·        I chose this topic because I think it is very important to have a universal language amongst motorists.

·        I was surprised to read about all the different gestures that were proposed because I hadn’t recognized many of them!

·        I have never seen any of the in-car system but I think it is a good concept that should be further developed, as long as it is only used for positive communication.

C)

·        Some examples of the driver gestures would be the “peace sign” for apology. Making the sign of a “T” with your arms for roadside help. Opening and closing your hand touching the thumb and fingertips together to tell someone their light is out.

 

III. TRAINING FOR SUPPORTIVE DRIVING

            A)

·        Basically supportive driving is a domino effect.

·        The more people do it, the less problems there will be on the road for others to act aggressively.

·        People respond positively to positive actions.

B)

·        I chose this topic because I liked the example of the traffic engineer who claimed that he loved traffic.  He keeps a gap ahead of him large enough from other cars to enter the lane without having to slow down.  This strategy will help reduce traffic jams.

·        This concept is import because if we all become supportive drivers, it will affect everyone we encounter.

 

C)

·        An example of supportive driving is when you become aware of someone who’s trying to pass you, and you avoid accelerating and keep your speed steady in order to not interfere.

 

 

 

 

 

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