OUTLINE OF MY THIRD ORAL PRESENTATION

“Supportive Driving”

This is a presentation of Road Rage and Aggressive Driving by Dr. Leon James and Dr. Diane Nahl, pages 167-177

By Anne Aquino

Instructions for this oral presentation are found at:
www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/leonj/leonpsy21/g21-oral.htm 

 

I.  Benefits of supportive driving

a.       Supportive driving is an accommodating technique that stresses changing to the immense variety of the drivers and clearing the mind from emotional entrapments of road rage thinking.

1.      The focus here is to facilitate safe passage for everyone on the road.  (e.g. slowing down to avoid tailgating, making room for a vehicle to enter a lane, traveling with the flow, etc.)

2.      These acts are emotional intelligent because they allow the pace to move easier, anticipate potential problems, and create positive connection between drivers.

3.      Remember that what ticks you off is often what ticks others off.   

b.       I chose this topic because not all drivers can be treated alike and it is true because of the following reasons: 

1.      Local drivers vs. visitors

2.      Large vehicles vs. smaller ones

3.      Healthy drivers vs. challenged drivers

4.      Sober vs. under the influence

5.      The young vs. those who are older

c.       State an example of a local driver vs. visitor.  Another example of young vs. old.  And the most common example, which is sober vs. the intoxicated.

d.       http://www.smartdriver.co.nz/Articles/Emotional%20Intelligence.htm - This link informs the readers about the 3 levels of intelligence, supportive driving being the 3rd.  The first two are oppositional driving and defensive driving. 

 

II.     Motorist-to-Motorist Communication

a.       Drivers must constantly keep track of each other in order to avoid accidents. 

b.      I picked this concept because I agree that by doing this, it will actually save more lives and lessen auto accidents.  

c.       The National Motorists Association proposed 7 new motorist signals:

1.      Apology

2.      Slow down, danger ahead

3.      Lane courtesy (please yield left lane)

4.      Pull over for problem

5.      Light problems (check your lights)

6.       Need assistance

7.      I understand (thank you)

d.       http://www.ibiblio.org/rdu/7signals/ - discusses the seven sensible signals with pictures!!!

 

III.  Come out swinging positive

a.       It is always clever to be prepared with positive strategies to handle angry interactions with motorists. 

1.      Harsh approaches will not protect you.

2.      Positive strategies disarm a potential aggressor.

b.      I chose this issue because I honestly need to learn how to do this.  I agree that if I become skilled at it, then my life would be so much easier, driving without stressing, and maybe even live longer!

c.       To understand this technique, drivers need to compare the 3 philosophies that determine how people drive.

1.      Level 1 – oppositional driving

2.      Level 2 – defensive driving

3.      Level 3 – supportive driving

d.      http://www.smartdriver.co.nz/Articles/Emotional%20Intelligence.htm - this link elaborates the three philosophies.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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