drivers ed unit 5

Avoid Abrupt Braking:

Abruptly slowing down can cause:

Rear-end collisions.

Damage to brakes due to sudden change in speed.

Startling passengers, leading to distractions.

Distracting firefighters and emergency personnel.

Safe Response to Emergencies:

As soon as you see a fire on the side of the road:

Reduce speed gradually and move over to provide space for emergency responders.

Follow the Move Over Law to avoid accidents and enhance safety.

Traffic Distractions and Rubbernecking

Rubbernecking:

Definition: When drivers slow down to look at accidents or emergencies, resulting in traffic jams.

Consequences:

Increased traffic congestion due to gawking at the scene.

Potential for additional accidents due to distracted driving.

Graduated Driver’s License (GDL) Program

Purpose of GDL:

Designed to reduce distractions and enhance safety for new drivers.

Key Components:

Restrictions on the number of passengers:

Limits the number of non-family members in the vehicle to reduce distractions.

Cell phone restrictions: