SHIELD Module 1 Review and Quiz

The problems identified as contributing to teens' high crash rates include:

All of the above

Yield means:

To let other drivers, pedestrians and bicycles have the right-of-way before you proceed That other vehicles should slow down when seeing your vehicle

The leading cause of death among teenagers is ....

Traffic Accidents

The main purpose of driver education is to help you learn the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for greater safety both as an operator of an automobile and as a pedestrian.

True

In Pennsylvania, If you are responsible for a car crash that caused the death of a person (s), you can be charged for "Involuntary Manslaughter" if it can be proven that you, by reckless or grossly negligent conduct, while engaging a lawful (driving) or unlawful activity (DUI) caused the victim's death. Involuntary manslaughter is a ..... punishable up to a term of imprisonment for up to ...... years.

first degree misdemeanor, five

Statistics show that numerous accidents are caused by people talking to other passengers, or "tinkering" with the radio or CD players while driving. A huge percentage is because of eating or drinking, and .....% of car accidents are caused due to using cell phones while driving.

25%

A vehicle is capable of causing extensive property damage, injury and death. You should operate your vehicle with extreme caution, because it is like handling .....

A Loaded Gun

What is one of the top 5 causes of accidents in the US?

Failure to yield the right-of-way to other drivers

As a U.S. citizen you have the right to a driver's license, and the PennDOT cannot refuse you a license.

False

Car accidents are not preventable, as they are "accidents" and not intended.

False

It is not our attitudes in how we use our cars that make them more dangerous than guns. Rather it is that cars are made of heavy machinery and are heavier than guns.

False

Parking and driving safely are two different functions.

False

Under PennDOT Vehicular Code, if you kill someone with a car, it is considered only an accident as it was not intentional, and not a first degree misdemeanor punishable up to a term of imprisonment for up to five years.

False

When you come to an intersection, you do not have to stop completely as long as you slow down and observe that it is safe to cross.

False