4.8. Problems

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the PIEV acronym stand for?

   Hint

   Think about the stages of how we react to stimuli.

2. 2.

   Name one factor that affects vehicle braking distance.

   Hint

   Consider what might make it harder or easier to stop a vehicle.

3. 3.

   What does PIEV stand for?

   • Performance
   • Internalization
   • Emotion
   • Volition
   • Perception
   • Intellection
   • Emotion
   • Volition
   • Physical
   • Intellectual
   • Emotional
   • Vision

   Hint

   Remember the process you go through when you react to something while driving.

4. 4.

   True or False: Vehicle weight has no effect on braking distance.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how heavier vehicles behave compared to lighter ones.

5. 5.

   Design a transportation system that addresses human factors, vehicle factors, and road factors. Would you prioritize one over the others? Why?

   Hint

   Think about how these factors interrelate in daily traffic situations.

6. 6.

   Propose a solution for reducing accidents at a busy intersection influenced by variability in human behavior.

   Hint

   Consider technological advancements that assist drivers.