3. Safe Driving: Dangerous driving Flashcards

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

Definintion of aggressive driving?

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Traffic violation with intent to harass, injure, obstruct others

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Is driving through a stop sign aggressive driving?

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No, because it didn’t affect anyone else

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Is cutting someone off aggressive driving?

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Yes

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Is speeding up when someone is trying to pass you aggressive driving?

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Yes

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Is brake-checking aggressive driving?

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Yes

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Is tailgating aggressive driving?

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Yes

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What do you do with aggressive drivers (3)?

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Stay away from them, no eye contact, ignore them.

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What can happen if you are convicted of aggressive driving?

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License suspended for 10 days to 6 months

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What is distracted driving?

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Anything that takes your full attention away from driving

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Is eating while driving distracted driving?

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Yes, can be

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Is talking with passengers distracted driving?

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Yes, can be

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Can you use a cell phone while driving?

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Yes, if you aren’t holding it or entering info into it

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Can you use a cell phone mounted to a hands-free holder?

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Yes, if you aren’t typing things into it

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Can you use a cell phone for navigation (Waze, etc.)?

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Yes, if you aren’t holding it or typing things into it

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Why is distracted driving dangerous (what can happen)?

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You can be in a dangerous situation without knowing, lengthens your reaction time

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Why are young drivers especially dangerous when driving distracted?

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No experience handling a car in emergency manoevers

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Why is driving drowsy a danger?

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Increases crash risk: takes brain longer to process information

18
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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

Can rolling down the window for fresh air help with drowsy driving?

A

No

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

What BAC is driving under the incluence (DUI)?

A

0.08% if 21 or older

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

What is the BAC for DUI if you are under 21?

A

Trick question: can’t drink if under 21 :-)

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What is the law for drinking and driving under 21?

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If BAC is 0.02 or more, illegal consumption of alcohol

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

What time of the day has the most drunk drivers?

A

10 pm to 2 am

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

How many drinks are necessary before your driving is impared?

A

1

any alcohol is dangerous

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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

How much more dangerous are you if you’ve been drinking?

A

Seven times more likely to crash

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How much beer, wine, and hard alcohol are equivalent?

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1 mug of beer = 1/2 a stem glass of wine = 1 shot

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How can you sober up quicker?

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Can’t, only time will reduce imparement

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What affect does taking drugs and alcohol drinks together?

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Multiply effect: same as having many drinks

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What types of drugs can affect your driving ability

A

Any

29
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Can aspirin or headache medicine affect driving ability?

A

Yes

30
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Dangerous Driving Behaviors

Can cold medicine affect driving ability?

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Yes