Study Guide Segment 2

What percent of fatal car crashes involve young drivers not using a safety belt

13%

What is the name of the period that is most dangerous for young driver fatal crashes in Michigan

2 to 5 pm

Approximately what fraction of those killed are other passengers in fatal crashes involving young drivers other drivers bicyclists or pedestrians?

2/3

If a car is driving at 55 mph, then a three second glance at his cell phone result in a vehicle is moving almost how many feet?

250 feet

Motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States that involved alcohol impaired driving accounted for what percentage of the total?

32%

Single vehicle fatal crashes are what percentage of young driver incidents?

36%

How many points will you receive on your driving record if you younger than 21 with any bodily alcohol content

4 points

Roadways where the speed limit is has the majority of Michigan's young driver fatal crashes

55 or less

Young driver fatal crashes involving two or more vehicles makes up what percentage of young driver fatal crashes?

64%

Aggressive driving caused by emotions may affect a drivers ability to

Drive safely

Describe aggressive driving behavior

Driving a vehicle in a selfish bold or pushy manner

Drivers talking on the cell phone while driving our impaired as With. A. Of

Drunk drivers, BAC, .08%

What should be a drivers goal before driving begins?

Eliminate All In Vehicle Distractions

What distraction involves manual, vision and cognitive distraction simultaneously, making it the most alarming distraction?

Texting

What age must you be to become a gift of life donor in Michigan?

There is no age limit

What amount of alcohol in your system does it take to impaired You're driving abilities

.03%

Taking what to substances will cause syngergitic effect?

Alcohol and drugs

What's not an alternative to driving under the influence of alcohol

Allow a friend who has had only one drink to drive you home

What's the best way to handle a distracting peer passenger

Ask them not to distract you, and act responsibly

When is It best to address distractions that can affect driving

Before driving begins

What's an example of a distraction outside of the vehicle

Crash scene

During what weather conditions do the majority of young driver fatal crashes in Michigan occur

Fair and dry

What's an example of a mental distraction

Having a conversation with a passenger

What's an important factor a driver must maintain

His or her attention to the driving task

What can reduce the involvement of drivers under age of 20 and distracted driving

Increased behind the wheel practice with parent

What makes the problem of being distracted even worse for young drivers?

Inexperience

When under the influence of alcohol, what is the first ability lost by a driver

Judgment

What is the largest category for young driver fatal crashes because of inexperience

Lack of attention to driving. Speeding. Failure to adjust speed.

What's the first thing you should do when confronted by aggressive driver

Make every attempt to get out of their way

If a friend or relative has been drinking, then what action should not be taken

Ride along to make sure he or she gets home safe

What are the three characteristics of risk

Risk is always present. Risk can be managed. Risk is shared.

The phrases I am going to be late we will never make it and oh no a red light are all indications of what?

Self imposed anxiety

What is a warning sign of a fatigued driver

Yawning repeatedly or rubbing eyes

Can over the counter drugs affect your ability to drive?

Yes

What type of driver is most likely to be at risk of drowsy driving

Young driver