Dealing with stress

Question 1

Types of stress

Answer 1

1. Environmental: Conditions inside and outside the car
2. Nutritional: Conditions related to hunger, thirst, diet
3. Physical: Conditions related to how we feel (headaches, fatigue)
4. Emotional: Conditionals related to our mental state

Question 2

Combating environmental stress

Answer 2

-Let go of your expectations
-Take responsibility for your actions
-Respond to conditions in a safe and controlled manner
-Become familiar with routes
-Take deep breaths when angry at a driver

Question 3

What to avoid for reducing traffic:

Answer 3

1. Rubbernecking (looking at crashes or other situations
2. Tailgating
3. Unnecessary lane changes
4. Inattention (distracted)

-Find out local rush hours (typically 7 am-9am and 5pm-7pm)
-School zones may also be congested during pick up times

Question 4

Traffic jams are usually caused when

Answer 4

One car brakes instead of following others speed, creating a ripple effect

Question 5

Times with low blood sugar

Answer 5

1. Upon waking: When people drive to work
2. Just before lunch: around 11 am
3. Late afternoon: Usually around 4 pm

Question 6

Why do we need water?

Answer 6

Because
-every bodily function depends on it to work functionally
-used to digest food
-regulate temp
-lubricate joints
-filter blood

Question 7

Best way to eliminate cycles of low blood sugar

Answer 7

Balanced diet

Question 8

Fatigued collision features

Answer 8

1. It occurs late at night or early in the morning
2. It is serious: fatigued drivers often fail to brake before the crash
3. Involves a single car that has been run off the road
4. No indication if driver was trying to prevent the crash
5. Single driver with no passengers

Question 9

Signs of fatigue

Answer 9

1. You don’t recall the last few miles you’ve driven
2. Difficulty keeping eyes open
3. Drift from your lane
4. Daydream or disconnected thoughts
5. Misjudge traffic situations

Question 10

Ways to avoid getting tired on a long trip

Answer 10

1. Normal night’s sleep
2. Don’t leave if you’re already tired
3. Avoid drowsy medicine
4. Eat lightly
5. Take breaks
6. Try not to drive when you’re normally asleep
7. Don’t drive if you’re sleepy

Question 11

Common triggers of emotional stress in teens

Answer 11

School work
Parents
Work
Friends’ problems
Romantic relationships

Question 12

Four common ways teen deal with stress

Answer 12

1. Avoid it
2. Get help
3. Confront it
4. Seek other distractions

Question 13

Boy v. girls in treating stress

Answer 13

Boys: avoid, seek other distractions
-authority figures
girls: -get help, confront it
-more stressed
-relationships and friendships

Question 14

Effects of positive thinking

Answer 14

-Heart rate slows; blood pressure reduces
-Slower breathing
-Increased calmness; clear, “happier” thoughts
-Boost immune system
-Fewer heart attacks
-Improved body’s ability to deal with stress

Question 15

In summary, alcohol travels through the three systems in the following order:

Answer 15

1) Digestive system: Drink travels down esophagus, into stomach, where about 20% of alcohol is absorbed into blood. The drink then makes its ways to the intestine, where the remaining 80% is absorbed.

2) Cardiovascular system: Blood makes its way to the heart. heart pumps it to all places in the body.

3) Nervous system: Blood gets pumped to brain, and alcohol is absorbed by nerve cells in the brain. The drinker becomes intoxicated.