Chapter 15 Flashcards
Drowsy Driving
Being tired, behind the wheel, effect may cause you to miss critical information is such as signs, signals, and sounds
BAC and time
.10 BAC = 24 hours awake
.05 BAC = 18 hours awake
Q.1 A humans 24 hour cycle of energy is called the
b Circadian Rythm
Responsible for alertness energy, need for sleep
Q. 4 Drivers _____ are the group most likely to fall asleep when driving
a. Under the age of 30
Most people fall asleep between ___
midnight and 6 am
2 pm and 4 pm
Highway Hypnosis
Dull state of mind when driving for a long period of time
Q. 2 ___ an effective way to remain awake after becoming sleepy while driving
d. None of the above
What causes drowsiness when driving
Lack of sleep
Emotional stress
illness and boredom
Crash
1/2 of drivers crashed after falling asleep did not detect any signs of drowsiness before crash
Warning signs of drowsiness
- difficulty focusing
- rubbing your eyes
- trouble remembering the past few miles driven
Caffeine gives energy
FALSE
Max cups of coffee per day
4-5 cups
Best time to drink
9:30 - 11:30
Days to tolerate coffee
7-10 days
Caffeine
is only effective but for short period of time
Passenger
A driver with a passenger is the LEAST at risk for drowsy driving
Breaks
Take breaks every 100 miles driven or every 2 hours driven when planning a long road trip
Rest
Most effective. Sleeping more than 20 minutes can make you groggy for at least 5 minutes of walking
12-18 sleep requirement
9 - 9 1/2 hours of sleep
Insufficient Sleep
Risk
- lower school grades
- poor sports performance
- weight gain
- high blood pressure
- hair loss
- diabetes
- mental health decline
Q. 3 What are possible signs of aggressive driving
d. All of the above
Aggressive Driving
Exceeding speed limit
Following too closely
Failing to obey traffic controls
Q. 5 _____ is an example of road rage
d. All of the above
Road Rage
Drivers use vehicle or some object to threaten or cause harm to another road user as a result of a traffic incident
Delay Driving
when upset to control emotions while driving
Driving with strong emotions can increase risk taking
