Study Guide Segment 2
What percent of fatal car crashes involve young drivers not using a safety belt
13%
What is the name of the period that is most dangerous for young driver fatal crashes in Michigan
2 to 5 pm
Approximately what fraction of those killed are other passengers in fatal crashes involving young drivers other drivers bicyclists or pedestrians?
2/3
If a car is driving at 55 mph, then a three second glance at his cell phone result in a vehicle is moving almost how many feet?
250 feet
Motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States that involved alcohol impaired driving accounted for what percentage of the total?
32%
Single vehicle fatal crashes are what percentage of young driver incidents?
36%
How many points will you receive on your driving record if you younger than 21 with any bodily alcohol content
4 points
Roadways where the speed limit is has the majority of Michigan's young driver fatal crashes
55 or less
Young driver fatal crashes involving two or more vehicles makes up what percentage of young driver fatal crashes?
64%
Aggressive driving caused by emotions may affect a drivers ability to
Drive safely
Describe aggressive driving behavior
Driving a vehicle in a selfish bold or pushy manner
Drivers talking on the cell phone while driving our impaired as With. A. Of
Drunk drivers, BAC, .08%
What should be a drivers goal before driving begins?
Eliminate All In Vehicle Distractions
What distraction involves manual, vision and cognitive distraction simultaneously, making it the most alarming distraction?
Texting
What age must you be to become a gift of life donor in Michigan?
There is no age limit
What amount of alcohol in your system does it take to impaired You're driving abilities
.03%
Taking what to substances will cause syngergitic effect?
Alcohol and drugs
What's not an alternative to driving under the influence of alcohol
Allow a friend who has had only one drink to drive you home
What's the best way to handle a distracting peer passenger
Ask them not to distract you, and act responsibly
When is It best to address distractions that can affect driving
Before driving begins
What's an example of a distraction outside of the vehicle
Crash scene
During what weather conditions do the majority of young driver fatal crashes in Michigan occur
Fair and dry
What's an example of a mental distraction
Having a conversation with a passenger
What's an important factor a driver must maintain
His or her attention to the driving task
What can reduce the involvement of drivers under age of 20 and distracted driving
Increased behind the wheel practice with parent
What makes the problem of being distracted even worse for young drivers?
Inexperience
When under the influence of alcohol, what is the first ability lost by a driver
Judgment
What is the largest category for young driver fatal crashes because of inexperience
Lack of attention to driving. Speeding. Failure to adjust speed.
What's the first thing you should do when confronted by aggressive driver
Make every attempt to get out of their way
If a friend or relative has been drinking, then what action should not be taken
Ride along to make sure he or she gets home safe
What are the three characteristics of risk
Risk is always present. Risk can be managed. Risk is shared.
The phrases I am going to be late we will never make it and oh no a red light are all indications of what?
Self imposed anxiety
What is a warning sign of a fatigued driver
Yawning repeatedly or rubbing eyes
Can over the counter drugs affect your ability to drive?
Yes
What type of driver is most likely to be at risk of drowsy driving
Young driver