Unit 12

How many accidents Nationwide involve some type of aggressive driving?

1/2

How many crashes each year are caused by driver fatigue?

100000

How many hours of sleep should teens and young adults get each night?

9 hours

What type of driver is least at risk for drowsy driving?

A driver with a passenger

Road rage means a driver loses control of his or her emotions and attempts to harm another driver. How should you handle this situation?

Avoid these drivers if possible, leave the area if possible, stay in your car and lock the doors.

what can increase alertness for a few hours, the driver should not rely on it for long periods of time?

Caffeine

What is a driver error that may cause a negative reaction by other drivers?

Cruising in passing Lanes.

What are some physical and mental symptoms of fatigue?

Headache and impaired memory, sleepiness and difficulty in reasoning, pain in muscles and an inability to concentrate.

What are some effects of emotions?

Interfere with your ability to think.

What can a driver do to reduce stress while driving?

Leave early to allow plenty of time UNIT 13

What should a driver do if they noticed any sign of fatigue while driving?

Pull off the Road and a safe location, take a 15 to 20-minute nap

Some of the consequences of aggressive driving discussed in the video include:

death or injury, jail sentences, fines.

Driving drowsy is an increasing problem.Drivers are more likely to become drowsy on

high speed, long, boring rural highways

you can identify aggressive drivers by their

increased risk-taking.

emotions may affect a driver's ability to drive safely by increasing

risk-taking, creating mental distractions, interrupting concentration

when a driver is feeling fatigued what should they do?

take a nap

Staying calm, avoiding aggressive driving, staying on the road safely, and giving yourself extra time are some things you can do to prevent aggressive driving.

true

Who is portrayed as being sleep deprived in the video?

young people