Chap 1 Flashcards
(50 cards)
How many people die each year in vehicle crashes?
More than 30,000
What percent of crashes result from driver error?
More than 90%
How many years does it take a new driver to develop the ability demonstrated by an average driver?
5 years
How many new drivers are charged with traffic offense or involved in crash during first 12 months of licensed driving?
1/2
How much higher are crash rates in ages 16-17 versus that of ages 18-19?
Nearly double
How much higher are crash rates in ages 16-17 versus ages 30-59?
About 4.5 times higher
What are traffic crashes the number one killer of?
People ages 15-20
How many teens have died in crashes each year for the past 25 years?
2,500
What are the primary crag factors or causes
Speeding
Failing to yield the right-away
Being distracted
Driving after consuming drugs of alcohol
Following other drivers too closely
How much of teen crashes occur on fri sat or sun?
More than 1/2 of teen crashes
What time are teens most likely to crash, how much more likely?
Twice as likely to crash between 9pm and 6am
How many teen moter vehicle crash deaths occur between 6pm and midnight?
1/3
How does purpose and shared vehicles affect crashes?
Driving without clear purpose is more hazardous
New teen drivers who share one or more vehicles are less likely to crash than those with their own vehicle
What are the fatility rates of crashes during the night versus those in the day?
( for teens? )
3x higher than during the day
How much higher are the fatality rates when speeding versus when not?
4x higher
How much higher are fatility rates in crashes with a teen driver and only teen passengers versus when teens drive alone?
50% higher
How much higher or lower is the risk or crashing in a city versus driving in a rural area?
The same
What do new drivers tend to think about risk when driving?
They underestimate the risks involved with driving
What are the steps to reduce risk?
Perceive
Decide
Act
What is perceive?
- search 20-30 second ahead along your intended path for objects and conditions that could increase risk
Being aware of available traction on road surface
Identify an alternative path of travel 12 to 15 seconds ahead so you can steer out of trouble if needed
What is decide?
Predicting the actions of other road users that could affect your risk
Assessing the consequences of alternative responses
Determining the best course of action
What is act?
Change speed by decelerating accelerating or breaking.
Adjusting position or direction by changing lanes or turning.
Communicating with other road users.
A combination of two or more of the above.
Who is responsible for hearing cases relating to moving violations?
State criminal court system
