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
