Segment 2 drivers training Flashcards
At what age can you become an organ donor?
Any age
Risk is the chance of…..
Death, injury/damage, or loss
What percent of 16-17-year-old drivers were in a crash during 1st three years of driving?
10%
When is the most dangerous time of day for young driver fatal crash three hour time period?
2-5 pm
What are the most hazardous days to drive?
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
What month has the most fatalities?
June
What speed limit is the largest killer?
55 mph
What kind of road does the most fatality happen on?
Rural roads (city streets)
Most of the fatality happens on rural roads with no…
Traffic control
Young driver fatal crash when making what turn?
Left turns
What percentage increases the risk of death per mile with one young passenger?
44%
How many times more likely is it to perform an illegal maneuver with other teens in the car?
6x more
How do you decrease distractions of passengers in the car?
Take less passengers
Who is more likely to cause a crash by distracting a young driver?
Other young passengers
What percent of young drivers have fatal crashes at 10 years or older?
74.5%
What percent of young drivers have fatal crashes at 15 years or old?
35.8%
What type/size of car is recommended?
Midsize or large cars
How well the vehicle protects occupants in a crash, is something you should research before buying a car.
Crashworthiness
What percent of crashes is involved with two or more vehicles?
62.8%
What percent of crashes are head-on with another vehicle?
17.5%
What percent of fair weather conditions fatal crashes with young drivers?
79.6%
What percent of dry road conditions fatal crashes with young drivers?
70.1%
What percent of wet road conditions fatal crashes with young drivers?
13.9%
Which gender is more likely to be in a crash?
Male