Driving
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From Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia Driving is
the controlled operation of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.
Although direct operation of a bicycle and
a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators
are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of
the road.
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Driveability
Driveability of a vehicle means the smooth delivery of power, as demanded by
the driver. Typical causes of driveability degradation are rough idling,
misfiring, surging, hesitation, or insufficient power.[1]
Driving skills
Driving in traffic is more than just knowing how to operate the mechanisms
which control the vehicle; it requires knowing how to apply the rules of the
road (which govern safe and efficient sharing with other users). An
effective driver also has an intuitive understanding of the basics of
vehicle handling.
[edit] Driving as a physical skill
In terms of the basic physical tasks required, a driver must be able to
control direction, acceleration, and deceleration. For motor vehicles, the
detailed tasks include: [2]
* Starting the vehicle's engine with the starting system
* Setting the transmission to the correct gear
* Depressing the pedals with one's feet to accelerate, slow, and stop the
vehicle, and if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, to
modulate the clutch
* Steering the vehicle's direction with the steering wheel
* Operating other important ancillary devices such as the indicators,
headlights, and windshield wipers
Driving as a mental skill
Avoiding or successfully handling an emergency driving situation can involve
the following skills: [3]
* Making good decisions based on factors such as road and traffic conditions
* Evasive maneuvering
* Proper hand placement and seating position
* Skid control
* Steering and braking techniques
* Understanding vehicle dynamics
Distractions can compromise a driver's mental skills. One study on the
subject of mobile phones and driving safety concluded that, after
controlling for driving difficulty and time on task, drivers talking on a
phone exhibited greater impairment than drivers who were suffering from
alcohol intoxication.[4]
Another survey indicated that music could affect a driver's
concentration.[5]
Seizure disorders and Alzheimer's disease are among the leading medical
causes of mental impairment among drivers in the United States and
Europe.[6] Whether or not physicians should be allowed, or even required, to
report such conditions to state authorities, remains highly controversial. |
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