Drivers Training Segment 2 Flashcards
What percent of 16 and 17 year old drivers were involved in a crash within the first 3 years of driving?
10%
What percent of 16 year olds had a crash before their 17th birthday?
9.2%
What is the 1st major reason for young driver crashes?
Errors of Inexpeirence
What percent of young driver fatal crashes happen in daylight?
50.4%
When is the mose dangerous time of day for teens to drive?
The three hour period after school, 2-5pm
On what 2 days do the most fatal crashes happen with young drivers?
Saturday, and Sunday, the weekend.
What percent of young driver fatal crashes happen on friday and saturday?
30.7%
What are the 100 deadliest days?
The time period from Memorial day through labor day, (may-sept) when more than 30% of young driver fatal crashes occur.
What percent of crashes occur on roads where the speed limit is 55 or less?
92%
With 1 passenger in the car, how much does your chance of crash increase?
44%
With 2 passengers in the car how much does your chance of crash increase?
It doubles (88%)
With three or more passengers in the car, how much does your chance of crash increase?
It quadrupiles (176%)
what percent of the vehicles driven by young drivers are
10 years old or older?
74.5%
What size vehicles are reccomended for teens?
Midsize and large
What is the most common type of collision?
Rear-end, it is also the least fatal