HLTH 143 - Principles of Accident Causation And Prevention sp

Institution:

Virginia State University

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to present an overview of the dimensions of the accident problem with special attention to accident prevention, concepts and theories. Special attention is directed to the prevention of failures within the highway transportation system and factors that influence performance ability. Emphasis is placed on student safety and other legal issues, signs, signals, pavement markings, and right-of-away rules; interaction with other highway users (pedestrians, animals, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, buses, trains, trailers, motor homes, ATVs, and other recreational users); time/space and risk management; alcohol and other drugs and driving; behaviour aspects of crash prevention and the natural laws of driving; adverse driving conditions and emergencies; planning ahead for a trip.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.vsu.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 524-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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