Driver and Passenger Safety:

California law requires the use of seat belts if your car is what year? What year truck?

1968 or later (car) 1972 or later (truck) and less than 6000 pounds

Seat belts reduce the risk of fatal injury to front seat car occupants by what percent?

40%

Seat belts reduce the risk of moderate to critical injury by what percent?

50%

Child safety seats can reduce deaths by as much as ________ % for infants and ______% for toddlers

71% 54%

Are drivers allowed to use cell phones or other handheld communication devices while driving?

No

Are you allowed to drive while using any electronics. wireless communication device when under the age of 18?

No

Rubbernecking, Tailgating, Un-necessary lane changes, and Inattention all increase the speed of traffic. True or False?

No, these actions slow down traffic and cause traffic congestion. By refraining from these actions you can decrease traffic congestion.

Air bags can save lives in car crashes but passengers must sit far enough away from them to give them space to deploy safely. How can you adjust your seat to give the air bag enough space? how many inches?

To give the air bag enough space to safely deploy you should adjust your seat so that the steering wheel is 10 inches from your breastbone.

Unsafe Speed, violation of the right of way rules, improper turns, violation of stop signals and signs, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and driving on the wrong side of the road are the common causes of _______________

crashes

It is ________ to smoke a cigarette, electronic cigarette, pipe, or cigar in a motor vehicle when minors are present regardless of whether the car is in motion.

illegal

What should you do if you see animals on the highway?

listen/yield to the people in charge of the animals. If they are stray animals slow down or stop if it is safe to do so.

What is defensive driving?

paying attention to your environment while behind the wheel to defend yourself agains possible crashes caused by bad or drunk drivers, adverse weather conditions, heavy traffic, and the actions of children, animals, and pedestrians.

How should you handle a breakdown on the highway?

pull over, and park your car out of the way of traffic if possible. Try not to park on a curve or hill because this is very dangerous. Turn on your emergency flashers and place emergency flares or triangles 200 to 300 feet behind your vehicle (if safe to do so) to alert other drivers. Then get back in your vehicle and call for help.

what is rubbernecking?

slowing down to get a good look at an accident scene or other unusual activity.

What must you use to talk when driving?

you must use hands free communication Devi es that can be attached to the vehicle's windshield or center console. They must be placed in a manner that does not hinder the driver's view of the road.