Drivers Education Unit 4 Questions and Answers

Drivers Education Unit 4 Questions and Answers What is one reason why teenage drivers tend to have a higher level of risk? They perceive risk to be lower than it actually is. What is the process of thinking, planning, and acting that can reduce your risk when behind the wheel? IPDE Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:06 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More Who is the one that must ultimately take responsibility for the actions of your vehicle? you What is actual risk? the amount of risk that actually exists What kinds of action could you take when you execute your decisions in the IPDE process? all of the other options Which is less risky? defensive driving When identifying situations in the driving environment that might lead to a conflict, what should you be looking for? all of them What is a path of travel? The path you intend for your car to take What are conflicts we might encounter along our path of travel? Mark all that apply. Other roadway users and pedestrians Driveways Traffic Construction Your line of sight is blocked at an intersection where you want to turn right. What can you do to ensure it is safe before you turn? slowly roll out until you can see What might block your line of sight? (mark all that apply) fences, other nearby vehicles, bushes and trees, construction A 2-second following distance is not the total stopping distance A driver that follows too closely is called a tailgater. If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear? Increase your following distance. What is a space cushion? the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead When measuring a following distance under normal conditions, the 2-second technique is safe for most conditions. When following another vehicle, you should look through, over, and around that vehicle. Which lane position should you be in most of the time? position 1 An advantage of keeping at least a 2-second following distance in urban traffic is that you can see farther down the road. Good zone control means you know at all times what zones are open and what ones are closed What day of the week are fatal crashes more likely to happen? Saturday What age group has a higher fatality rate than 16-17 year olds? 85+ Only the teen driver is at risk of fatality in a crash. False Of the options below, what is the best action to take to help you stay awake when driving at night? Take a short nap. It is estimated that what percentage of crashes involve drowsy drivers? 10% Which of the following are signs of a drowsy driver? (mark all that apply) tailgating, daydreaming, yawning How many teen crashes involve distraction? 6 out of 10 Only electronics contribute to driver distraction. False It is only the time your eyes are off the road that puts you in danger when switching between tasks. False What is the BEST thing you can do to avoid driving distracted? Keep your brain, hands, and eyes focused on the driving task at all times. If asked to take a chemical test for alcohol (e.g. breath test) and you refuse, your license will be suspended for at least 18 months. True You will not be charged with a DUI if you are drink as long as your car is parked and you are in the backseat, even if you have the keys in your possession. False A serving of alcohol is... .6 ounces How long does it take for your body to process a serving of alcohol? 90 minutes Can you get a DUI for anything other than alcohol? Yes What is the measurable limit of alcohol a driver under the age of 21 can have in their system? .00 What is the single most effective device for preventing death and injury in a car crash? seatbelt The only person affected when someone doesn't wear their seatbelt is the one without the belt. If everyone else has their seatbelt on they will be just fine. False You seatbelt should be worn... (mark all that apply) every time across the hips over should bones What items are OK to be in your car and unrestrained? nothing If you are involved in an emotional driving situation, the article identifies several things that you should do to help you take some time and calm down. Identify all the the items below that were suggested in the reading. Listen to the radio or chew gum, or get a non-alcoholic drink. Stay off the road until you have regained control, take a few deep breaths to help relax. Give yourself time to calm down, pull off road, and close eyes. Take a short walk, if necessary. Driving in an emotional state can distort or delay our ability to interpret anything that is happening around us. True Emotional driving does not impact our ability to make high-risk decisions and often results in faulty judgment on our part. False Researchers tell us that negative emotions basically have no real effect upon our driving capability False Researchers tell us that these negative emotions can have a distracting and even paralyzing effect upon our driving capability. True Driving in an emotional state has no effect on those skills that involve precise timing. False The article on emotional driving suggests that you keep a "SORRY" sign in your car and use it whenever it is necessary. False What is the single most effective thing you can to do avoid being in a crash? leave plenty of space in front of your car The most dangerous type of crash is a head-on collision. True Of the options below, what is the LEAST accurate word to use to describe what happens when one car hits another? accident What can you do to try to manage an impact so the damage and injuries are less severe? change speed, change direction Which of the following is a passive safety feature? airbag Which of the following is an active safety feature? doorlocks The first precaution you should take with regard to driving after taking medicine is to read the label on the medicine to see if the medicine has side effects that will affect your driving. Always increase your following distance when all are correct If the vehicle following you is too close, what action can you take to avoid being hit from the rear? Increase your following distance.