Road safety Flashcards
Over the past decade, road fatalities in Australia have decreased by __________
23.5%
The National Road Safety Strategy 2011-2020 __________
has a vision that no person should be killed or seriously injured on Australia’s roads
What are factors that can compromise safe driving?
- Inexperience as a driver (particularly young drivers)
- Fatigue
- Alcohol consumption
- Use of medication & illicit drugs
- Speeding
Males account for ___% of all deaths on Australian roads
79%
30% of all deaths and serious injuries resulting from crashes are due to __________
drink-driving
In Australia, 33% of all drink divers involved in fatal accidents are aged between __________
17-24
What is harm minimisation?
Implementation of road safety strategies such as seatbelt regulations and random breath testing to reduce incidences of harm on roads
Inexperienced drivers are generally __________
younger drivers; data (e.g. 47% of drivers aged 18-24 have had a crash) indicates that they are more likely to be involved in road crashes than older drivers
Why are men more likely to be killed in motor vehicle crashes?
Research: 15% of young men said that they are prepared to take the risk of driving a short distance after having a few drinks, compared to only 2% of women
How can mobile phones compromise safe driving?
Mobile phones can be a major distraction for drivers (particularly young drivers); can affect judgement & concentration, cause slower reaction time, reduce awareness of surroundings
What are danger signs of fatigued driving?
Restlessness/daydreaming, yawning, sore/heavy eyes, delayed reactions
How can driver fatigue be avoided?
- Be well rested before driving
- Don’t drive when you would normally be asleep
- Don’t start a trip after a long day of work
- Be aware of your biological clock
- Plan trips including regular breaks
How can illicit drugs compromise safe driving?
Decrease mental alertness, coordination, sense of distance & speed, vigilance & concentration, and reaction time
How can speeding increase risk of crashing?
Less time to notice & react to hazards, more likely to lose control of vehicle, longer breaking distance
