TeenSMART
you should always slow down if...
you spot a hazard.
When you are driving, you should look around you and...
filter out what's not important and deal with what is.
What factors increase risk?
time of day, number of teen occupants, distractions, and risky behavior.
Why are teen drivers more at risk than older, more experienced drivers?
1) Teens are more apt to fail to see/perceive something as a risk 2) Older drivers have more experience driving 3) Brain Chemicals that controls risk-taking tendencies have not fulyl developed.
2 things that define sight distance:
1) how fast you're going, 2) how far you can see
What are the 6 critical factors that reduce the chances of crashes
1. Active visual search 2. Recognize hazards 3. Adjust speed 4. Manage space 5. Analyze risks 6. Lifestyle issues
components of active visual search:
1. looking 2. recognizing what you see 3. remembering what you just saw
Blind spot indicators, back up cameras, lane departure warning systems & steering controls are
Additional safety features that are based on the cars sensors
Your left side mirror is most effective when you position your head very close to the left window &
Adjust the left mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle on the mirrors inside edge
The steering wheel should be
Aimed at your chest
Anti-lock brakes
Allows the Driver to hold down the brake pedal if you need to stop
Standard brakes
Allows the driver to continue to press the breaks before the wheels lock, then if the wheels start to lock relieve some pressure of the breaks
Your GPS should
Be set before you start driving
To check to see if you ride mirror is correctly positioned
Center your head on the headrest
Example of inherently risky activity is:
Dancing, Skiing, and Driving
FoF: teens are more likely to be distracted while driving
Fact
FoF: teens are reckless drivers because they like to take risks
Fact
FoF: when teens are involved in a serious collision, it is usually their fault
Fact
FoF: teens are more likely to drink & drive than adults
Fiction
FoF: teens must be safer because they have sharper & quicker reactions than most drivers
Fiction
FoF: the teen crash problem is caused just by young male drivers
Fiction
An example of tunnel vision is...
Focusing only on the car in front of you
Active visual search & scanning techniques:
Improve with practice; and is usually associated with older drivers and pro drivers/pilots.
In most cases, your vehicle can turn faster than
It can stop
Your rear view mirror should be positioned so that
It shoes as much of the back window as possible
If your mirrors are correctly positioned, you should have
Minimum blind spots
Which of the following factors is not one of the big six critical factors that reduce the chances of crashes
Newer,better equipped cars
How often should seat belts be fastened while driving?
Not often at all, it should be fastened before you're driving
As you drive, what does the concept of cumulative risk mean?
Risk can add up (to create a more dangerous situation).
If your side mirrors are positioned correctly, you should
See cars that are passing you go front the rear view to the side mirrors
Seat belts should be
Sit low across your hips & the shoulder belt should cross your chest from the middle of your shoulder
"Risk is based on exposure" means:
The more you drive, the more we're exposed to risk.
Experienced drivers have fewer crashes because
They do,see & think about driving differently
Teens are involved in more collisions than any other group because
They have less experience driving
When adjusting the right mirror, your head should be positioned
To the right, over the center console
Teens have the highest crash rate of any group
True
It's is important to know whether you have anti-lock brakes because
When they work, you may feel vibrations or hear clicking noises that are normal
In the city, looking ahead about 15 seconds from where you are translates to...
a block ahead.
When driving 60 mph on the highway, looking ahead about 15 seconds from where you re translates to...
a quarter mile ahead.
How big of an impact will tailgating and cutting in/out of traffic have on how long it takes you to get somewhere?
none
Total stopping distance:
reaction distance + braking distance; how much time you need to safely stop your car when you spot a hazard.
Inherent Risk:
risk of driving.
Stopping distance needs to be shorter than...
sight distance.
3 second rule:
taking 3 seconds to pass what the car in front of you passes.
The more you drives, increases...
the risk of hazards / being involved in a collision
Active visual search involves:
constantly keeping your eyes moving to search everywhere
Driving faster...
is all risk and no reward; it doesn't make a significant difference in arrival time.
The idea behind the scanning active scanning is to...
know what's going on where you are now and where you're about to be.
When you are driving, you should:
look 15 seconds ahead of where you currently are.
The number one cause of accidents is...
the failure to see other vehicles.
Your airbag should be
10 inches away from the driver
If you're driving 60 mph under ideal conditions and you see a problem, your total stopping distance is...
240 feet.
What is the recommended space cushion you should have in front of your car during normal daylight?
3 second rule.
Reaction distance:
how far the car travels from the time a driver spots the hazard to the time they hit the brakes.
Breaking distance:
how far the car travels once the diver hits the brakes.
Your seat should be positioned
so you are comfortable & can reach all the controls
If you focus only on the car immediately in front of you...
you miss a lot of what's going on around you as you drive (tunnel vision).
"Risk is fluid" refers to...
risk continually changing as you drive, increasing or decreasing based on the situation.
You can reduce your risk of getting into a crash by...
having a space cushion.
Your line of sight about the steering wheel should be
3 inches above the top of the wheel
When adjusting the left mirror, your head should be positioned
Close to the left window
Cumulative Risk :
risk that add up and build on each other, leading to bigger problems
Your speed should be adjusted depending on...
road conditions, visibility, and traffic.