Every 500 miles, how many near collisions does the average driver have?
1
After 2 miles of driving, how many mistakes has the average driver made?
1
The majority of young fatal crashes happen due to a combination of what?
Inexperience and speeding
When do more than half of all driver crashes happen?
Weekends (F,S,S)
What time of day do most young fatal driver collisions occur?
2-5pm (hours after school)
A teen who owns their own vehicle, as opposed to sharing, will?
Drive more miles, pay more fuel costs, receive more citations, and are at higher risk of collision
At the age of 25 a young person's brain should be?
Fully Developed
Who is responsible for the choices you make to drive or not to drive?
You
What is a factor in approximately 1/3 of fatal crashes?
Alcohol
The name of the law that penalizes drivers for refusing a bac test is called?
Implied consent law
One of the consequences of a minor refusing to take a preliminary breath test is that they will receive 2 points on their license
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What else are muscles that will get fatigued from alcohol?
Eyes
If you are intoxicated what is the safest way to get home?
A sober designated driver
Should you EVER ride with someone under the influence?
No
Are all over-the-counter and prescription drugs obtained legally safe for driving?
No, some can impair abilities, like giving you drowsiness
What are drugs like Marijuana, tobacco and alcohol considered?
Gateway drugs
using marijuana can reduce physical performance, slowing a driver's?
Reaction time
Driving while under the influence of marijuana can result in being charged with what?
Misdemeanor reckless Driving
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
Taking two or more drugs together may increase the effects of both drugs. What is this called?
Synergism
When we lose our attention to the task of driving, we are?
Distracted
What does a driver need to do to avoid collisions?
Stay concentrated and focused fully on driving.
You may miss important events like a changing traffic signal if you are what while driving?
Distracted
How can you be a better passenger?
Follow the rules of the driver for their vehicle.
Mental distractions can last up to 27 seconds after using what?
Voice commands to make calls, text, or change 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, what do you do?
Increase distance
When you apply for your driver's license, what will you be asked to become?
An organ donor
Is there any cost to becoming an organ donor?
No
A drowsy driver may miss important roadway information like?
Signs, signals and sounds
Are there any miracle cures for drowsiness while driving?
No
What do you do when you encounter an aggressive driver
Don't engage or respond
What is road rage?
When a driver is angry and wants to hurt another driver
If an angry driver is following you, where should you never lead them?
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