Driver Education and Safety Review

Vocabulary and key concepts focusing on driver safety, teen driving statistics, vehicle procedures, and graduated licensing based on driving course materials.

Cell Phone Placement

The safety practice of turning the phone off and placing it out of sight during a driving session.

Primary Teen Crash Factors

A category of errors including failing to yield the right-of-way, driving too fast for road conditions, and being distracted.

20 to 30 Second Search Habit

The amount of time a driver should search ahead along their intended path of travel for conditions that could increase risk.

Driver Error Crash Percentage

Approximately $90\%$ of crashes are caused by this factor.

New Driver Risk Perception

The tendency of inexperienced drivers to underestimate the risks involved in driving on any road.

GDL

The acronym for Graduated Driver Licensing.

High-Risk Teen Driving Times

The period between $9\,p.m.$ and $6\,a.m.$ when a teen driver's chance of crashing is significantly higher.

Pre-driving Checks Frequency

Inspections that must be performed every time you drive.

Driver Responsibility

The individual in the vehicle responsible for ensuring all passengers are wearing their safety belts.

Internal Adjustment Sequence

Adjustments to the seat, steering wheel/column, and head restraints that must be performed prior to adjusting mirrors.

Rear-View Mirror Check Scenarios

Situations including slowing down, turning onto a street, or reaching the bottom of a long downhill section of roadway.

Curb Approach Procedure

Approaching the driver's door from the front of the vehicle to face oncoming traffic while keeping a finger on the alarm button.

Cruise Control in Rain

A vehicle feature that should not be used in rainy conditions.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Setting the top of the restraint to a point slightly above the ears.

Keyless Ignition Risk

A safety hazard associated with these systems is carbon monoxide buildup.

Airbag Safety Distance

Sitting at least $10$ inches away from the steering wheel to reduce injury risks in vehicles equipped with a driver's side airbag.