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Question 1

Top five reasons for road accidents

Answer 1

1. Drink and drug driving
2. Distractions
3. Speeding
4. Fatigue
5. Failure to wear a seat belt

Question 2

Top 6 human factors that influence driving

Answer 2

1. Speeding
2. Fatigue
3. Distractions
4. Alcohol and drugs
5. Inexperience
6. Non-use of seatbelts

Question 3

What is the stopping distance for 40km/hr?

Answer 3

21 meters

Question 4

What is the stopping distance for 50km/hr?

Answer 4

28 meters

Question 5

What is the stopping distance for 60km/hr?

Answer 5

38 meters

Question 6

What is the stopping distance for 70km/hr?

Answer 6

47 meters

Question 7

What is the stopping distance for 80km/hr?

Answer 7

58 meters

Question 8

What is the stopping distance for 100km/hr?

Answer 8

82 meters

Question 9

What is the stopping distance for 110km/hr?

Answer 9

96 meters

Question 10

How do engineering programs reduce accidents?

Answer 10

Developing new technologies for cars and roads improve safety reducing accidents.

Question 11

How do speed limits reduce accidents?

Answer 11

The slower people are going the higher chance of survival rate or non-collision.

Question 12

How does public education reduce accidents?

Answer 12

Informing people about the laws and risks with driving reduces accidents.

Question 13

How does speed enforcement reduce accidents?

Answer 13

The slower people are going the higher chance of survival rate or non-collision.

Question 14

How do fixed speed cameras reduce accidents?

Answer 14

They can be strategically placed where it is more dangerous for people to be speeding reducing accidents.

Question 15

What is sleep deprivation?

Answer 15

It is the lack of sleep and can greatly impair an individuals ability to drive. It is a major cause of vehicle accidents.

Question 16

What is the toward zero campaign?

Answer 16

Towards zero highlights the human element of the road toll and encourages all road users to change the way we think about road safety.

Question 17

What is the Stop it… Or cop it campaign?

Answer 17

It is a campaign which warns all road users breaking the road rules that they can be caught anywhere and at any time.

Question 18

What is the Don’t trust your tired self campaign?

Answer 18

It focuses on drivers before they get behind the wheel, helping reduce the number of fatigue related crashes.

Question 19

What is a stimulant?

Answer 19

Stimulants increase the activity of the central nervous system, making the person more alert and aroused.

Question 20

Examples of stimulants

Answer 20

Nicotine, caffeine, cocaine, ecstasy and the methamphetamines, speed and ice.

Question 21

What is a depressant?

Answer 21

Depressants slow down the activity of the central nervous system, which reduces a person’s alertness.

Question 22

Examples of depressants

Answer 22

Alcohol, heroin, and cannabis.

Question 23

What is a hallucinogen?

Answer 23

Hallucinogens make a person see, hear, smell or feel things that aren’t there.

Question 24

Examples of hallucinogens

Answer 24

LSD, magic mushrooms, ecstasy and cannabis.

Question 25

Impacts of drugs on lively hood

Answer 25

Drug use can cause problems with concentration, decision making, attitude to work and behaviour. In extreme cases it can lead to job loss or dropping out of school.

Question 26

Impacts of drugs on family and friends

Answer 26

Drug use can affect relationships with others, causing social and emotional problems. In extreme cases, it can cause the break-up of families and relationships.

Question 27

Impacts of drugs on health

Answer 27

Drug use can affect the user’s health. They can experience breathing difficulties and reduced sporting performance. In extreme cases it can lead to death.

Question 28

What is a standard drink?

Answer 28

It is any drink containing 10 grams of alcohol.

Question 29

1 standard drink of full strength beer

Answer 29

285ml

Question 30

1 standard drink of white wine

Answer 30

110ml

Question 31

1 standard drink of red wine

Answer 31

100ml

Question 32

1 standard drink of champagne

Answer 32

115ml

Question 33

1 standard drink of vodka

Answer 33

30ml

Question 34

1 standard drink of light beer

Answer 34

425ml

Question 35

What is RBT?

Answer 35

Random breath testing is defined as a test given by the police to drivers chosen by chance to measure the amount of alcohol the drivers have.

Question 36

What is MDT?

Answer 36

Mobile Drug Testing is a roadside test for drivers, similar to a Random Breath Test. By using saliva sticks, MDT tests for ecstasy, cannabis, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Question 37

What are some problems that could arise from a party?

Answer 37

• People under the age drinking alcohol
• People drinking too much alcohol encouraging risky behaviour
• People being sacred to call for help when someone is in trouble
• Drink spiking
• Overdose

Question 38

Strategies to minimise harm during parties

Answer 38

• Decide a drink limit
• Work out a way of going home that doesn’t include you or your friends driving
• Have a plan b to get home
• Eat a fist full of food
• It’s water time

Question 39

What is physical activity?

Answer 39

Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that require energy expenditure.

Question 40

What is physical fitness?

Answer 40

Physical fitness is a state of health and well-being and, more specifically, the ability to perform aspects of sports, occupations and daily activities.

Question 41

What is mental fitness?

Answer 41

Mental fitness can be defined as having and maintaining a state of well-being and cultivating awareness of how we think, behave and feel.

Question 42

How can physical activity improve your wellbeing?

Answer 42

Being active has a variety of physical, emotional and social health benefits It can make you feel good, improve your health, and interact with your friends.

Question 43

Structure of a training session

Answer 43

Introduction
Warm up activities
Drills and games
Cool down activities + stretching