Segment 2 Test

For every 500 miles driven, the average driver has at least __ near collision(s)

1 near collision

After two miles of driving the average driver has made at least ___ mistake?

One

The majority of young driver fatal crashes happen due to a combination of?

Speed and inexperience

More than half of all driver crashes happen on weekdays or weekends?

Weekends

What time of day do most young driver fatal collisions happen?

2-5pm

A teen who owns their own vehicle, as opposed to sharing, will drive more miles, pay more fuel costs, are likely to receive more citations, and are at higher risk of?

Collisions

At the age of 25 a young person’s brain should be?

Fully developed

True or False? A person’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) can be affected by how much they weigh.

True - the more you weigh the more blood you have in your body

Who is responsible for the choices you make about driving, especially pertaining to choose whether or not to drive?

You - the driver

Alcohol is a factor in 1 out of  ___ fatal crashes

3

What is the name of the law that penalizes drivers for refusing a blood alcohol concentration test called?

Implied consent laws

If you are under the age of 21 and refuse a preliminary breath test, you will receive______ points on your driving record. (Too many points causes you to lose your license, makes insurance cost more)

2 (Any alcohol - 4 points)

13. If an intoxicated driver has a hard time judging the distance of a stop sign or traffic light they may be under the influence of?

Alcohol - Can’t tell how far away a stop sign is? Distance impairment

14. If you are intoxicated the safest way to get home is?

Get a ride from a sober designated driver, uber/lift/taxi, stay if it’s safe

15. Should you EVER ride with someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Never! Do not get into the vehicle.

16. If you take an over the counter or prescription drug from your doctor, how can you tell if it is safe to use before driving?

Check the label of the bottle or ask your doctor.

17. Using marijuana can reduce physical performance, slowing a driver’s?

Slowing drivers Reaction Time

18. Driving while under the influence of marijuana could result in being charged with a ______?

Misdemeanor

19. What type of mind-altering drugs distort a user’s sense of reality?

Hallucinogens

20. A drug recognition expert is trained to look at a person’s eyes to determine if they are?

Under the influence of drugs.

21. Taking two or more drugs together may increase the effects of both drugs, this is

called?

Drug Synergy (Synergistic effect)

22. When we lose our attention to the task of driving we are?

Distracted while driving

23. To avoid collisions a driver needs to?

Stay focus and concentrate fully on the drive

24. You may miss an important traffic event like a changing traffic signal if you are

______________ while driving.

Distracted (not seeing changing traffic signals)

25. You can be a better passenger by?

Following rules the driver set for their vehicle and avoid upsetting the driver

26. Mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds after using?

Voice commands to make calls, texts or change music

27. Which cellphone function can cause a loss of cognitive, manual, and visual skills?

Texting

28. To decrease your chance of having a collision with a distracted driver you will

want to increase what between you and them?

Following distance/space - better to be behind an impaired driver

29.  The best way to deal with a distraction  inside your vehicles to stop:

Pull over and stop

30 Passengers can be a ______________________ to a new driver.

Distraction

31. A drowsy driver may miss important roadway information like?

Signs, signals, and sounds

32. If you are drowsy while driving, what can help you stay awake?

Nothing - the only cure for drowsiness is rest

33.  What should you do if you encounter an aggressive driver with road rage?

Don’t engage, don’t respond and get out of their way

34. Define road rage:

When a driver loses control of their emotions and attempts to harm another driver.

35. If an angry driver is following you never lead them back to your?

Home - Go somewhere well lit and safe

36. True Or False:  Aggressive drivers often tailgate, speed and fail to obey traffic law:

True

37. When you apply for your driver’s license you will be asked if you would like to

become what?

Organ Donor

38. There is no cost to your family if you choose to be?

There is no age limit

39. How old do you have to be in order to be an organ donor?

There is no age limit

40. When purchasing a vehicle, you should research it’s safety features and features ______?

Crashworthiness

What does DRE stand for?

Drug Recognition Expert (they look at their pupils)

What does PDA stand for

Perceive, decide, act

Marijuana effects can last for _ hours

5

Drivers under the influence have a hard time focusing on ____ ____ ___ _____ __ _ ____

more than one thing a time

Hallucinogens are mind-altering drugs that can _____ _____

distort reality

Do/Don’t get in the vehicle if someone is affected by drugs.

You do not need to explain, ______, or make excuses.

Apologize