buckle in driving academy

what should be a driver’s goal before driving begins?

eliminate as many distractions as possible

what makes the problem of being distracted even worse for young drivers

inexpierence

research indicates that talking on a cell phone, even if it is hands-free, drains brain energy for driving safely by…

40%

a young driver is more or less likely to drive safely when listening to someone talk to them

less

what are examples of distractions outside of the vehicle

people, signs, vehicles, gawking at crash scenes

to reduce the number of accidents that involve individuals who are under the age of 20, drivers need to…

stay focused and reduce number of passengers

what are examples of mental distrations?

fight, work/school problems, troubles, excitement

if a car is driving at 55 MPH, then a three-second glance at a cell phone results in the vehicle moving how many feet?

900

what distraction simulates involves manual, visual, and cognitive distraction and is most likely to cause a vehicle to crash

texting

list the distractions inside the car that can affect your ability to drive safely

food, drink, adjusting radio, pets, and people

what distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after the driver finishes using voice-based technology

mental distractions - not seeing

highway hypnosis is when you are driving and not actually…

seeing

drivers talking on cell phones while driving are as impaired as druk drivers with a…

BAC of .05 to .08

teens are more or less likely to be involved in a crash if they own their own vehicle.

more (and more likely to get a ticket)

a distracted driver may miss…

another driver coming into their lane

alcohol impacts muscle control, so the…muscles are more likely to be affected

eye

motor vehicle traffic facilities in the United States that involved alcohol-impaired driving accounted for…. of the total

1/3 or 33%

what is the most dangerous way to learn about the effects of alcohol

to actually experience it - have an accident

…is the first ability LOST by the driver when under the influence of alcohol

judgment

a conviction for fatality of drunken or drugged driving remains on your record…

forever

if a female and male consume the same amount of alcohol, but the male is larger in size, the females BAC will be…

higher

you will recieve…points on your driving record if you are younger than 21 and operating a vehicle with any bodily alcohol content

4

the implied consent law penalizes a driver for

refusing to take the BAC test

can over-the-counter- drugs affect your ability to drive

yes

a drug recognition expert can identify…

the effects of drug combinations

the consumption of some specific drugs can be revealed through the examination of a person’s

pupils

combining one or more drugs can cause a synergistic effect on your body - meaning:

the effects are exacerbated (increased)

after consuming marijuana, a driver tends to…

hyper focus on one thing

do not allow people to…in your vehicle.

drink or do drugs

have an alternate…if your ride is under the influence

ride home

what is/are the largest categories for fatal crashes among young drivers

inexperience and speeding

the majority of young driver fatal crashes in Michigan occur in…weather conditions

perfectly dry

…is the daily time that is the most dangerous for young drivers to be involved in a fatal accident

right after school (3-5)

64% of oyung driver fatal crashes involve…vechicles

2 or more

aggressive driving caused by emotions may affect a driver’s ability to…

recognize the danger signs

list a few aggresive driving behaviors

speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, honking

what’s the first thing you should do when confronted with an aggressive driver

try to get out of their way

what are some of the warning signs of a fatigued driver

yawning, rubbing eyes, long eye blinks

someone awake for 18 hours will demonstrate the actions of someone with a…

BAC of .05 or higher

when driving in the dark, you dont have the advantage of color and contrast to aid in…

visibility

what age must you be to become a gift of life donor in mighigan? cost?

18 or older if you dot already have parent consent. free.

the restrictions on your GDL II license were put in place by state, so…

you get more experience and become a more casual driver