TeenSmart Study Set

Cumulative risk:

Adds up over time as you do something risky again and again, increases your chances of getting into a crash, and needs to be effectively managed (all the above)

The number one cause of collisions is:

fail to see vehicles

If you recognize hazardous driving situations in advance you can:

keep your driving smooth and stay in control

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

true

What are two things that define your sight distance?

How fast you're going and how far you can see

Remember that there are three types of hazards: immediate hazards, potential hazards, and objects of interest. Which of the following is a potential hazard?

A pedestrian standing on the curb, looking to cross the street* (could be: A one-way sign)

In the city, looking ahead about 15 seconds from where you are translates to:

About 1 block

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

176%

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

6 seconds

Your car's headrest should be

Centered on the back of your head

An example of visual distraction is:

Checking the controls on your dash

When adjusting your left mirror, your head should be positioned:

Close to the left window

In a 55 MPH zone, when you speed up from 55 to 65 MPH, your chance of getting killed:

Doubles

If you are driving 30 MPH under ideal conditions and you see a problem, you can stop:

In 75 feet

Which one of the following is NOT a part of a safe lane change?

Make sure the cars in the intended merge lane are going slow*

What are the three things that define how fast you should be going in a given situation?

Road conditions, visibility and traffic

T/F? An example of tunnel vision is focusing only on the car in front of you.

True

Ture or false? Keeping an eye out for gaps in traffic in front and back and in the other lanes, helps you identify possible escape routes

True

Immediate hazards are those which require your immediate attention, such as:

A bicyclist swerving in front of you, a pedestrian running across the street directly in front of your car, and a car being driven erratically in the lane next to you (all the above)

Potential hazards are those which could quickly become immediate hazards, such as:

A double parked car a block ahead of you

If you focus only on the car immediately in front of you

You can't tell what's going on ahead of that car

If you focus only on the car immediately in front of you:

You can't tell what's going on ahead of that car

You should slow down if:

Your visibility is limited*

You should position your seat so you can

Completely depress the brake pedal, easily move your foot from the gas to the brake pedal, and reach the brake and gas pedals without having to lean forward (All of the above)

One of the things that sets experienced drivers apart from less experienced drivers is:

Their ability to recognize, assess, and respond to risk

When you are driving, you should filter out (pay less attention to):

Those elements that are not going to be a problem

Your GPS should:

Be adjusted before you begin driving

What is the number two cause of collisions?

Speed

If the left side mirror is adjusted correctly, and when you position your head close to the left window:

You can just see the side of your vehicle on the inside edge of the mirror

Experienced drivers have fewer collisions because:

They do, see and think about driving differently

Remember that there are three types of hazards: immediate hazards, potential hazards, and objects of interest. Which of the following is an immediate hazard?

A car slamming on its brakes directly in front of you

Braking distance refers to how far the car travels:

After the driver applies the brakes

An example of inherently risky activity is:

Driving, snowboarding, and skydiving (all the above)

If you recognize hazardous driving situations in advance you can:

Keep your driving smooth and stay in control*

The idea behind active scanning is to:

Look both near to you and far ahead of you, become aware of and remember where objects are in relation to your car, and avoid collisions (all of the above)

Cognitive distractions

Occur when you are thinking about something other than driving, decrease your ability to judge speed and space, and slow down your reaction time (all the above)

As cognitive load increases, reaction time:

Slows down

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

Why are teen drivers more at risk than older, more experienced drivers?

Teens are more apt to fail to see or perceive something as a risk, older drivers have more driving experience, and brain chemistry that controls risk taking tendencies has not fully developed (all the above)

The estimated percentage of rear-end collisions caused by cell phone use or texting is what?

60%

Your crash risk increases based upon:

The number of passengers in your car, risky lifestyle choices, and stress (all of the above)*

Total stopping distance refers to:

The sum of the driver's reaction distance and braking distance

Hazard mapping helps a driver:

Identify hazards and potential hazards along frequently driven routes

Teens engage in risky practices more often than adults because:

Both A and C

When you are thinking of changing lanes, what should you do?

Signal, check your mirrors, and look over your shoulder (all of the above)

The more you drive:

The more likely you are to get into a collision because (i can't remember the rest)

When adjusting your right mirror, your head should be positioned:

To the right, over the center console

Younger drivers:

Feel less vulnerable to risks*

Lifestyle issues that can impact driving include:

A habit of being late, a tendency to succumb to peer pressure, and stress (all of the above)*

The number one cause of collisions is:

Failure to see other vehicles

True or false? It is safe to merge to the right if you can see a car in your side mirror

False

True or false? Teens are more likely to drink and drive than adults.

False

Active visual search and scanning techniques:

Improve with practice, and is usually associated with older drivers and pro drivers/pilots.

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

Toward the middle of your rear view mirror

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

Toward the middle of your rearview mirror

True or false? If you drive with at least one passenger over the age of 35, your risk of death is cut by 62%.

True