FLVS Driver's Ed DBA

Name the 3 most common distractions for teens.

Using electronics, distraction of peers and grooming (Putting on makeup, doing hair).

Name the two types of vision your eyes provide and list the three basic rules of good eye habits.

Central (Small, helps make important decisions) and peripheral (Not as sharp, sensitive to light and motion).

Aim high-look ahead not down.

Keep your eyes moving.

Get the big picture.

Describe 3 characteristics of a safe driver. Which of these do you feel is most important and why?

Responsible, cautious, calm. I think responsible because if you think of the consequences that might happen if you are not responsible in a situation disaster could occur, this causes you to act calm and cautious to avoid such.

Describe 3 characteristics of 'at risk' behaviors.

Road rage, being overconfident and insecure.

Inertia. Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia when a car stops suddenly.

Seatbelt and headrest.

Friction/traction. Describe two conditions that affect the friction/traction. What happens to the handling of a car when there is a loss of friction/traction?

Friction is affected by the brakes, tires, road surface and speed. Traction is affected by stopping distance, centrifugal force, and hydroplaning.Decreasing a car's traction decreases the amount of control you have over the vehicle.