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
What percent of people ejected die from injuries?
75%
What percent of people are more likely to be thrown from a vehicle vs seatbelt use?
30%
What does MIP stand for?
Minor in possession
What does PBT stand for?
Preliminary breath test
How many points are put on your license for refusing a PBT?
2 points
What are some distractions in the car?
Passengers, friends, food, siblings, loud noises, phones, scenery, animals, pets, beverages, and pedestrians.
How many times more likely to be in a crash if your texting?
23x
How long can a mental distraction linger?
27 seconds
How many years does a new driver’s brain take to develop?
5 years
What does fatigue mean?
Tired
Warning signs of fatigue?
Yawning, nodding off, lack of sleep
What are decisions based on?
Emotions
What can emotions do?
They can create mental distractions and affect your ability to think and distract you while your driving.
What does an aggressive driver look like?
They exceed speed limits, change lanes, follow close (tailgate).
What do you do when someone is driving aggressively?
Get out of their way and don’t look at them
What can you miss if your fatigued?
You may miss critical information, signs, signals, or sounds.
What can driving at night decrease?
It can decrease your ability to see colors and contrast reducing your visibility.
What too types of drivers can look the same?
Drunk and distracted
What do 80% of drivers have?
Road rage
What an aggressive driving lead to?
Road rage
What are 2 aspects of being drowsy when driving?
Circadian Rhythm and highway hypnosis
How many crashes are caused by drowsy driving?
90,000 crashes
What should you do to your phone when your driving?
Put it on “do not disturb” or tell someone your driving so they don’t contact you.
What is the percentage of friends/siblings being distracting to the driver?
40%
What happens when a driver listens to someone talk for a while?
Brain power decreases
What is a good thing to do when you see a distracted driver?
Give more space on the road between you and the other driver.
What does it mean to rubberneck?
Looking at something longer than you should even when passing.
How much more likely are you to crash if you are using a phone?
4x
What do you do if you have been drinking?
Never drive yourself home, have a friend drive you home, or stay put.
When the effects of two or more drugs are amplified when they are administered.
Synergistic effect
What can prescription or over-the-counter medication cause?
Drowsiness and reduce alertness
When someone is drinking, how much more likely is it for you to be in a crash?
40x
Who many people are killed are year by drunk drivers?
10,000
What test do the cops make you take when your are drunk?
Standardized field soberity test
What can drugs do?
They can put you in a real or imagined mental state.
What is the absorbtion rate for drugs?
10-30 minutes
When do drugs wear off?
2-5 hours
