Drivers Ed Segment 2

The vehicle safety technology that compares where a driver is steering the vehicle with where the vehicle is going and applies the brakes on selected wheel to control a vehicle starting to skid is called...

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)

what percent of young driver fatal crashes are single vehicle incidents, compared to 34% for all Michigan drivers

36%

What are some possible errors and/or risks that are causing more multi-vehicle vs single-vehicle fatal crashes involving young drivers?

-to a certain degree, you have to rely on other drivers to do the right thing
-more traffic; odds increase for more crashes
-^must make more decisions
_^make proper adjustments
-more distractions with more traffic

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, risk of collision increases by up to _____% when talking on a cell phone while driving

400

A young driver reading a text message or texting is even more impaired than talking on a cell phone. When texting and driving, a driver is _____ times more likely to be involved in a crash. known as driving "intexticated"

21

Approximately 1 out of every 8 young drivers (11%) will be involved in a crash during the first ______ years of driving

three

4 examples of risky driving behaviors

speeding
abrupt lane changes
rolling stops
running yellow lights
turning too quickly/early

absolute speed law

law for perfect conditions

what percentage of young driver fatal crashes occur on roadways with a speed limit of 55 MPH or less?

97%

Research indicates that the greater number of passengers..

the more likely the crash for young drivers

Examples of a driver too drowsy to be driving

difficulty focusing, frequent eye blinking or heavy eyelids

List possible errors that could cause a young driver to be involved in a fatal rear-end crash?

1. in-attenion
2. distractions
3. speeding
4. late light braking

What can you do to prevent crashes when road and weather conditions are not ideal?

-reduce speed
-longer following distance
-headlights
-drive according to previous experiences in those conditions

What are some possible reasons why young drivers do not wear their safety belt?

1. think they're too cool
2. too much of a hassle
3. uncomfortable
4. short trip, not necessary
5. don't want to wrinkle clothes
6. don't want to mess up hair

One important factor a driver must maintain is _____

their attention to the driving task

Driving distracted may result in _____________ perception of an important traffic event

slowed

Texting involves _____, ____, and ___________ functions simultaneously

manual, visual, and cognitive

Emotions affect a driver's ability to drive safely by creating __________________

mental distractions

Rush In

constant rushing, lane jumping, ignoring road signs and regulations, a single gesture, curse, or grimace

exceeding the speed limit, following too closely, driving slow in fast lane, and failing to obey traffic controls are examples of ________________

aggressive driving

The best way to prevent being in an alcohol-involved crash is to never drive right after using alcohol or _____________________________

ride with someone who has been drinking

basic speed law

law for not ideal conditions

Why is 9 pm to 12 am another dangerous time period for young drivers?

social activities at highest

What is the most dangerous time of day for young driver fatal crashes

2-5 pm (after school)

Why is May a dangerous month for young driver fatal crashes?

-most drivers are upperclassmen
-May is warmer out so more people out and about
-prom season
-new drivers don't want to take drivers test in the snow

A defensive driver anticipates danger to avoid crashes. Give examples of how you can drive defensively in these areas

-keep eyes moving
-adjust speed appropriately
-eliminate distractions
-pay attention to road devices
-know where traffic is around you
-expect the unexpected

In fatal crashes involving young drivers, 82% of the vehicles driven are 6 years old or older. Over half of young drivers are not driving the types of vehicles recommended for them- __________________ or __________________

midsize or large passenger cars

ESP

Electronic Stability Program

ESC

Electronic Stability Control

Crumple Zone

a term that describes the area of the vehicle that is engineered to absorb energy in a crash

Inertia

a body at rest tends to remain at rest

Impulse

a force which changes a vehicle's momentum

To avoid a collision with a vehicle coming towards you at a right angle, you should________________________

brake of accelerate quickly

List Possible errors that could cause a young driver to be involved in a head-on collision

-distractions
-in-attention
-drowsy driving

What actions should you take if an oncoming vehicle suddenly invades your lane?

1. simultaneously and continuously honk horn and flash high beam lights
2. while moving to the right and reducing speed
3. reducing speed and waiting as long as you can to pull out of your lane
4. if needed, pull completely off road (almost always quicker to steer away than to stop)
*look for soft things to sideswipe off the road
*remember RIGHT, SIDE, SOFT

If you are going to leave the roadway, _____ off the road rather than _______ off the road and search for an open zone

drive rather than skid

Travelling on a multiple lane highway, what clues from other vehicles may serve as a warning that one of those vehicles is about to invade your lane?

1. if you're driving in their blind spot
2. read tires, which way are they pointing
3. has he done continuous high-speed passing
4. emergency vehicles, slow or disabled cars on the side, causing them to have to get over
5. see head movements, probably going where they're looking

what percent of young driver fatal crashes occur during fair weather conditions?

81%

Why are the majority of young driver fatal crashes on dry road surfaces during fair weather conditions?

-bad weather doesn't cause accidents, it's the driver's inability to adjust to conditions
-clear/dry weather= more risks taken

What strategies can you use to manage visibility, time and space in inclement weather conditions?

1. understand what part weather plays in driving
2. adjust driving habits to time of day and traffic
3. know vehicle's limitations when making maneuvers
4. keep eyes moving and watch for other driver's mistakes
5. speed adjustments as necessary

In Michigan, ____% of all young drivers involved in fatal crashes were not wearing a seat belt.

13

when is the best time to deal with distractions that can affect driving

before driving begins

Research indicates that talking on a cell phone even if it's hands-free, drains the brain energy for driving by ___%

39

Cell phone use impairs a driver's ability to handle the changing driving environment, similar to a driver with a _____ Blood Alcohol Content

0.08

List 4 other ways a driver can get distracted from the driving task

outside the car: previous crash sites, construction, stores, parades, emergency vehicles, signs
inside the car: food, drink, map, shaving, cell phone, makeup, newspaper

Rubbernecking

term used to describe a driver who is maintaining eye contact with a crash scene even after passing it.

what should a driver's goal be

eliminate all in-vehicle distractions before driving begins

_______% of rear-end crashes and ______% of all crashes can be prevented with an additional half second of reaction time

50% and 30%

Research reveals that young drivers' brains may not be fully developed until the age of ________

25

There are three degrees of aggressive driving:

Rush In, Total Aggression, Violence

Total Aggression

constantly verbally ridiculing and criticizing other drivers, closing the gap to deny entry into a lane, and hand gestures, harassing the other driver through high beams, tailgating, retarding the progress of his vehicle, edging him over, or abruptly stopping in front of him

Violence

physical assaults of assault with the vehicle, physically attempting to prevent another from normal driving, intentionally injuring the other driver's vehicle or person.

If confronted with an aggressive driver, the first thing to do is attempt to ________________. Avoid eye contact and remain calm

get out of their way.

Road Rage

anytime a driver loses control of their emotions and attempts to harm someone

Anxiety is __________

a worry

Self imposed anxiety

something a person worries about that is caused by something they have done or something they have no control over and is directly related to aggressive driving

examples of self imposed anxiety

got up late=worry about being late
got a late start when going somewhere=worry about making it in time
traffic is heavy
unexpected traffic signal change=oh no, not another red light

Every driver enters in a driving situation with varying amounts of self imposed anxieties which can negatively influence _______________________

aggressive driving

Alcohol, which impairs the decision-making and control processes, is present in nearly ________ of all fatal car crashes

half

Nationally, a drunken driving related crash occurs approximately every ___ minutes and one fatality every _____ minutes

2, 48

A conviction for Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) will result in ___ points (4 points being under 21) being added to your driving record in addition to the overall financial cost of the conviction

6

After only ___ drink, a driver's ability to operate a vehicle can be reduced

1

What do you do if you have identified the driver in front of you as possibly drunk

increase following distance

Dangers of mixing marijuana with driving

slow responses, disguise symptoms of one another, arrested