Driver's Ed Modules 7-9

____ hours or longer to eliminate one drink from the system

1 ½

Alcohol is removed in three ways:

-Breath -Sweat -Oxidation (liver)

Factors that Affect BAC Level:

-Gender -Body weight -Size of drink -Food -Time spent drinking

Effects of Fatigue -

-Impairs reaction time, judgment and vision. -Impairs senses and abilities. -May not see objects clearly or in a timely manner. -May miss critical information - signs, lights, and sounds. -Takes longer to process information or make decisions.

Reduce Stress -

-Leave plenty of time. -Drive posted speed limit. -Minimize distractions. -Don't drive when angry, upset or overly tired. -Alter schedule to avoid peak drive times. -Know where you are going. -Relax and concentrate on driving. -Be polite.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

-Set rules and talk with all passengers about the rules in your car. -Check the fuel level and take care of any maintenance issues -Program your GPS or consult your map or printed directions -Secure items that might slide off seats or become missiles inside the vehicle. Put things in the trunk or on the floor in the back.

Types of Aggression -

-Verbal : yelling, cussing, gesturing, honking, insulting -Quiet : complaining, rushing, competing, resisting by not letting others in -Epic : cutting off, blocking, chasing, physically fighting, shooting

There are Three Main Types of Driver Distractions:

-Visual: taking your eyes off the road. -Manual: taking your hands off the wheel. -Cognitive: taking your mind off what you're doing (includes auditory)

Nineteen states (including Virginia) consider drivers over 21 to be intoxicated if their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is _______ percent or higher

0.08

Adjust seat to have at least ___-inches of clearance between chest and steering wheel

10

You are ____ times more likely to be involved in a crash if you are texting.

23

You are __ times more likely to be involved in a crash if using a cell phone.

4

Nearly _____ of flash flood fatalities are vehicle-related.

50%

LOWER/DIM your high-beams headlights when you are within _____ feet of an approaching vehicle.

500

Position hands at __ & __ with thumbs resting along the rim of the steering wheel to prevent injury and burns to hands and arms.

8, 4

_____ of the driving fatalities involved some form of distraction.

84%

Low Water Crossings -

Affects braking, steering & engine systems.

Illegal:

Against the law

Blood-Alcohol Concentration (______)

BAC

What are distractions?

Distractions are anything inside or outside of the vehicle that takes the driver's focus away from driving.

The Virginia courts and DMV require anyone with a DUI conviction to have an ____________ ___________ __________ (IID) as part of their restricted driving privileges. Ignition Interlock device is a breathalyzer connected to the starter of the car. Drivers exhale into the device. If alcohol is detected in the breath the car will not start.

Ignition Interlock Device

Rest is the _____.

Key

Aggressive Driving -

Occurs when a driver operates a vehicle in a pushy or bold manner, without regard for others safety.

Road Rage -

Occurs when a driver uses the vehicle or some other weapon to threaten or cause harm to another roadway user in response to a traffic incident.

Steering and Traction Loss - When Steering is Applied Too Hard or Quickly Weight Moves to the ____________ Side of the Car

Opposite

Over-the-counter:

Purchased legally without a prescription

When Acceleration is Applied Too Hard or Too Quickly Weight Moves to the ______ of the Car

Rear

___________ _______ are designed to arouse sleepy drivers before they drive off the road.

Rumble strips

Off-Road Recovery -

Steer the vehicle parallel to the roadway

46 states, (including Virginia) the District of Columbia, and Guam ban _______ ____________ for ALL drivers

text messaging

_______ is the only proven method to remove alcohol from the system

Time

Driving in Drifting Fog -

Turn on low beam headlights.

_____ feet of water will "carry" most cars.

Two

Front-Wheel Loss of Traction: Called "______________" and is when the vehicle moves straight ahead in spite of steering input.

Understeer

Virginia law requires headlights from _________ to _________ and during inclement weather, such as rain, fog, snow, or whenever, you use your windshield wipers.

sunset, sunrise

Prescription:

Written note from a doctor to obtain medications

Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs is a ____________ ___________.

criminal offense

Alcohol is a _____________.

depressant

Number 1 cause of teen deaths is ______________ ____________.

distracted driving

When Brakes are Applied Too Hard or Too Quickly Vehicle weight shifts to the ______.

front

Under __________ ____________ _______, when you operate a motor vehicle on Virginia's public roads, you have agreed to take a chemical test upon request.

implied consent laws

Overdriving your headlights:

is when your vehicle's stopping distance is greater than the distance lighted by your headlights.

Circadian Rhythm Fatigue is the body's _________ _______ _______.

natural "down time"

Individuals who have had _____ alcoholic drink may be too impaired for driving.

one

Negative Peer Pressure:

others encourage you to do something that may be wrong or dangerous

Positive Peer Pressure:

others try to exert pressure on you in a positive manner

14 states, the District of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands prohibit ALL drivers from using hand-held ________ while driving

phones

Seat belts should be worn over the ____________ skeletal bones.

strongest

Peer Pressure:

the influence of others of similar age.

Texting and cell phone use can be _________ and officials can tell if you were texting, on the phone, or just completed a call before or during a crash.

tracked