Segment 2 Drivers Ed

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

One

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

One

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

Inexperience and Immaturity

When do more than half of all young drivers crashes happen? On weekdays or weekends?

Weekends

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

2-5 pm

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:

Collision

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

Fully Developed

A persons Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) can be affected by how much they weigh. True or False

True

Who is responsible for the choice concerning whether or not to drive while impaired?

You - the driver

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

The Implied Consent Law

If you are under 21 and refuse a preliminary breath test, you will receive ____ points on your driving record

Two

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

Should you ever ride with someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs?

No

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

A sober designated driver

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

Read the label or ask your doctor

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

Reaction time

Driving while under the influence of marijuana could result in being charged with

Misdemeanor

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

Hallucinogens

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

Under the influence of drugs

Taking two or more drugs together may increase the effects of both drugs this is called?

Drug synergy

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

Distracted

To avoid collisions a driver needs to?

Stay focused and concentrate fully on the driving task

You may miss an important traffic event like changing traffic signal if you are ____ while driving

Distracted

You can be a better passenger by?

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

Mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds after using?

Voice commands to make calls, texts or changing music

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

Texting

To decrease your chance of having a collision with a distracted driver you should increase ____ between you and them?

your space/following distance

The best way to deal with a distraction inside your vehicle is to:

Pull over and stop

Passengers can be a ___ to a new driver

Distraction