TeenSMART

Teens are more likely to drink and drive than adults

Fiction

what are one of the leading causes if fatalities and injuries for drivers of any age

car crashes at intersections

the time it takes to refocus on the road after you've been distracted

1

The steering wheel should be

Aimed at your chest

Teens must be safer because they have sharper and quicker reactions than most drivers especially older ones

Fiction

if going 30, on wet conditions, what is your stopping distance

120 feet

If you drive with 3 or more passengers under the age of 21, your crash risk increases by

176%

60 to a complete stop

240 feet

Your line of sight above the steering wheel should be

3 inches

if you are going 30, and need to come to a stop, what is the stopping distance

75 feet

Standard brakes

The wheels can lock up so u have to pump the brake pedal

examples of visibility

bad weather dirty windshield blind turn sun in eyes eye fatigue

your GPS should

be turned up and avoid the display

"how you live is how you drive" means

because if you live risky, prob gon do risky things because lifestyle issues and risktaking affect drive

the risks involved in cell phone use by teens while driving is greater than adult cell phone use because

because teen drivers tend to talk more frequently and for longer periods of time than adult drivers

total stopping distance

braking distance and reaction time distance

where do most accidents happen

close to home while driving familiar routes

common mistakes made when entering the freeway from an on-ramp are

coming to a complete stop being to aggressive

lifestyle issues that can impact your driving include

crash rate being late picking up a friend drinking drinking and smoking

an example of inherently risky activity is

dancing is riskier than walking

driving faster

doesn't do anything, because reality is that traffic and other factors will slow you down

how should you drive

drive with the flow of traffic don't linger in blindspots

example of traffic

driving in congested areas traffic in uneven

when you are driving, what should you keep in the back in your head at all times

escape routes

one of the things that sets experienced drivers apart from less experience drivers is

experienced drivers recognize, assess and respond to risk on the road

what is the #1 cause of accident

failure to see other vehicles

what determines sight distance

how fast you are going and how far you can see

3 types of hazards

immediate potential objects of interest

an escape route can be best described as

is the best available course of action to avoid a crash

how do you discriminate what is a hazard

practice

what should your following distance be

should leave enough space to stop without colliding with the car in front of you

when you are attempted to merge into another lane on a highway you should

signal look around check mirrors look over shoulder and make sure there's space

when you are thinking of changing lanes, what should you do

signal look around check mirrors look over shoulder and make sure there's space

which one of the following is not a part of a safe lane change

signaling and turning

seat belts should

sit low at the hips, shoulder belt should chest from middle shoulder

you rear view mirror

so that it can show as much of the back window as possible

what is following distance

space between your car and the car in front of you

what is the second leading cause of crashes

speeding

an example of visual distraction is

taking your eyes off the road looking at gps looking at phone

who are more prone to take risks on the road

teens due to brain chemistry

reaction distance

the distance you travel when you react and move your foot from the gas to the brake

the more you drive

the higher you increase your chances of getting into an accident

when making a lane change in front of a car, where should that car be in your mirrors

the middle of rear view mirror or when you don't see the car in the mirror

"risk is based on exposure" means

the more you are exposed, the more and higher chance you will get into an accident

as you drive, what does the concept of cumulative risk mean

the more you drive, the more you are exposed that you will get into an accident

braking distance

the time it takes to come to a complete stop after you brake

younger drivers

they tend to feel invulnerable they have a relationship with risk

cars at the edges of your rear view mirror are closer to you and cars closer to the middle of your rear view mirror are farther away

true

if you drive with at least one passenger over the age of 35, your risk of death is cut by 62%

true

when teens are involved in collisions it is usually their fault

true

your crash risk increases based upon

what you are doing such as passengers age

cumulative risk is

when risk adds up over time, as you do something risky again and again

inherent risk is

when the activity in and of itself is risky

what is tunnel vision

when you focus on the car in front of you or the road only

left side mirror

when you position your head very close to the left window and can see the side of your car on the inside of the mirror

risk increases with the

when you speed, and when you drive more

an example of manual distraction is

when you take your hands off the wheel sending a text reaching controls on the dash

cognitive distractions

when your mind is occupied with something other than driving

your seat should be positioned so you are comfortable and can reach all the controls

ye

most cases, a vehicle can turn faster than it can stop

ye ye

mirrors are correct when you see a car in rear view mirror and see it on the left or right mirror when they are passing

yer

going 65 instead of 55 = double death rate 75 in 55 = triple rate

yes

keeping an eye out for gaps in traffic in front and back and in the other lanes, helps you identify possible escape routes

yes

If you are not planning to exit a multi-lane highway, the safest lane for you to be in is usually the middle lane

yes , unless it is a 2 lane, then stay in the right lane

If you want to merge left and see a car in your left side mirror, you should

you should wait for a bigger gap

To check to see if right side mirror is correctly positioned

Make sure u can just see the side of ur vehicle on the mirrors inside edge

teens have the highest number of distracted driving deaths because

because they are inexperienced at driving, so small distractions have a greater impact

what should you do when you are driving

filter what is important look around frequently

how do you reduce the risks that come with speed

have more space when you are driving

anti lock brakes

more traditional and modern, just press firm

standard brakes

must press firm, and release, and press to prevent your wheels from locking up

multi-tasking is a

myth

Is it safe to merge to the right lane if you can see a car in your right side mirror

no

do you get to your destination faster if you swerve in and out of traffic

no

when you are driving on a multi-lane highway the right lane is always the safest lane to drive in

no, it is usually the middle lane, and if you want to pass, use the right lane, but if it is only 2 lane highway, use the right lane

what are the three things that determine how fast you should drive

road conditions, visibility, and traffic

Your seat should be positioned so you are comfortable and can reach all the controls

Without leaning over

looking ahead in a city

a block

example of road conditions

a dirt road single lane road construction zone weather

when you are driving 60 mph on a highway

it is a 1/4 mile

Teens engage in risky practices more often than adults because

it is because teens are not aware of the negative consequences of dangerous behavior

Your GPS should

Be set before you drive

When you are adjusting your right side mirror

Lean over so ur head is in the center of the vehicle above the center console.

Seat belts should be

Low across your hips and the shoulder belt cross ur chest

If your side mirrors are positioned correctly, you shud

See just side of vehicle in mirrors edge

Your left side mirror is most effective when you position your head very close to the left window and

See just the side of your vehicle on the mirrors inside edge

on wet, 60 to a complete stop

300 feet

What do experts recommend for following distance

4 sec, but make 3 seconds a rule

What are the 2 rules involved in escape routes

always have an escape route know when to use it

objects of interest

are inanimate objects that you should recognize and react to appropriately to drive safely

immediate hazard

are things that affect your driving right now

line of sight above the steering wheel should be

at least 3 inches

Teens are more prone to take risks than adults

Fact

When teens are involved in serious collisions it's usually their fault

Fact

the phrase "risk is fluid" refers to

It continually changes as you drive, going up or down based on the factors and situation around you

example of potential hazard

pedestrian standing on the street corner car parked with door open

how much space do you need between you car and the car in front of you to drive safely

3 seconds

when turning left at an intersection with out a stoplight, what is the recommended gap in oncoming traffic you need to make a safe left hand turn

4 seconds

when turning left onto a two way street, what is the recommended gap to oncoming vehicles approaching from your left

4 seconds

when you make a left turn coming out of a parking lot, what are the recommended gaps in traffic

4 seconds from the left and 6 seconds from the right

if you drive with one passenger under the age of 21, your crash risk increases by

44%

when turning left onto a two way street, what is the recommended gap to oncoming vehicles approaching from your right

6 seconds

what % of rear end collision are caused by talking over the phone or texting

60%

It is important to know whether you have anti-lock breaks because

It makes a difference in how u use the brakes to stop the car in emergency situations

Your rear view mirror should be positioned so that

It shows as much of the back window as possible

How often should seat belts be fastened while driving?

Never

In most cases, your vehicle can turn faster than it can stop

Steering your way out of trouble while braking is sometimes an option

Blind spot indicators, back up cameras, lane departure warning systems and steering controls are

Useful but can be hazardous if used improperly or at the wrong time

Anti-lock brakes

Wheels don't lock up Have to keep foot on pedal

blindspot indicators, backup cams, lane departure warning systems, and steering controls are

additional safety features when they are used correctly

Who are most likely to drink and drive

adults

the steering wheel should be

aimed at the chest

potential hazard

are things that might affect your driving soon, but don't yet

right mirror

head near the middle of the console, and inside mirror should show the side of the car

what happens when you double your speed

it doubles the reaction time

what is active search and scanning techniques

keep eyes moving looking around recognizing what you see remember what you saw

why are teen drivers more at risk than older, more experienced drivers

less experienced drivers tend not to see risks that drivers with years of experience see

risk taking practices while driving can be reduced by

not engaging in risky behavior just try to behave safely

example of immediate hazard

people darting into the road in front car slamming on their brakes lane swerves

When you speed up from 30 mph to 60 mph , what happens to your braking distance

quadruples

example object of interest

speed limits traffic lights stop signs