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Why does a good defensive driver rarely have to act at the last moment to avoid an emergency?

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They anticipate danger and expect the unexpected

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Define defensive driving

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Protecting yourself and others from dangerous and unexpected driving situations

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What are the five keys to space cushioning?

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  • aim high in steering- look further down the road
  • keep eyes moving
  • big picture- look with eyes, see with mind
  • communicate
  • have an escape route
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What are some ways to communicate with other drivers? (5)

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  • horn
  • lights
  • signals
  • eye contact
  • lane position
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List four way to leave yourself an escape route

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  • Don’t follow too closely
  • leave keep opening to left and right
  • have an escape route (duh)
  • check your blind spots
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What’s the SIPDE defensive driving process?

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An organized system of seeing, thinking, and responding to traffic situations

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What are the steps of SIPDE?

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Scan- read traffic situations
Identify potential hazards
Predict how hazards might create conflict
Decide how to avoid conflict
Execute- carry out decision
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List four ways to avoid an accident

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Change speed
Communicate
Leave an escape route
Change direction

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What is the legal limit for intoxication in the state of Illinois?

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.08

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What does Implied Consent Law say?

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By obtaining a license, you automatically consent to any chemical/sobriety tests if pulled over

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How long does it take alcohol to reach the brain?

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Minutes

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On Friday/Saturday night ______ of drivers are DUI

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10%

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A ___________ _____________ ___________ allows for so e restricted driving privileges for a DUI offender

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Judicial driving permit

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Approximately ________ of traffic deaths are alcohols related

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50%

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What is the feeling of well being after drinking?

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Euphoria

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How long does it take to eliminate one drink from the body?

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Avg- 1 hour 15 minutes

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List four ways that alcohol will have an effect on you and your driving?

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Impaired vision
Slow reflexes
Affects judgement and reasoning
Alter moods and emotions

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List four ways to reduce drinking and driving

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  • Don’t drink
  • drink water or a soft drink
  • designated driver
  • space drinks at least an hour apart
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What are the possibilities for a DUI conviction?

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1 year in jail
1 year revocation of license
$1,000.00 fine

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What is the penalty for refusing to take the breathalyzer test?

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1 year suspension

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What factors will determine the degree of impairment alcohol has on a person? (4)

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  • Body weight and height
  • amount of food consumed
  • # of drinks
  • time in which drinks were consumed
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Stimulant _______ _____ the nervous system

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Depressants _______ ________ the nervous system

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What happens if a person combined alcohol and other drugs?

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Exaggerated effects

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What are two organizations concerned with drunk driving?
MADD- mothers against drunk driving | SADD- students against destructive decisions
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List two types of field sobriety tests
Horizontal gaze nystagmus test- measures involuntary jerking of eyes (speeds up when drunk) Divided attention impairment test- measures physical and mental impairment
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What is the on,y way to reduce alcohols affect on the body?
Time!!
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What is the penalty for a person under 21 if he has a BAC of .01 to .07?
1st offense- 3 month suspension | 2nd offense- 1 year suspension
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What is the penalty for a person under 21 with a BAC of .08 or greater?
1st offense- 2 year suspension (minimum) | 2nd offense- 3 year suspension (minimum) or until age 21
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What is peer pressure?
Others encourage you to do something good/bad
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What questions should you ask yourself if you are being pressured? (4)
Is it safe? Is it legal? Would my parents approve? Do they have my best interests at heart?
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How does gravity affect your vehicle on hills?
Uphill- decreases speed | Downhill- increases speed, longer stopping distance
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What factors reduce a vehicles traction? (4)
Weather conditions Road surface Tire condition (air pressure, treads) Condition of vehicle
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Why is it important to slow down before a curve?
Safer (less inertia)
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What happens when the center of gravity is raised in a vehicle?
Vehicle becomes top heavy and very easy to roll or tip
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What factors influence the total stopping distance of a vehicle? (6)
``` Speed Hills Heavy load Drivers reaction Roadway surface Vehicle condition ```
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What are the three collisions in a crash?
Vehicle hits object Occupants hit inside of car Internal organs hit skeletal system
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What three things will determine the force of impact?
Speed Weight Distance between impact and stop
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How can the driver lessen the force of impact in a crash? (3)
Reduce speed Avoid head on collision Hit at an angle
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A person is __ times more likely to be killed if thrown from the car in a collision
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More than _____ of all accidents occurs to speeds less than 40 mph
80%
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___ out of ____ accidents occur within 25 miles of home
3 out of 4
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Explain the Illinois safety belt law (2)
Everyone must wear a seatbelt | Drivers are responsible for making sure all occupants wear seatbelt
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Approximately____ of traffic deaths could be avoided if everyone would use seat belts
50%
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Who is Ralph Nayder?
Consumer advocate who attacked car industry for making unsafe vehicles
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What's re four safety features designed to lessen the force of impact? (4)
Seat belts Padded dashboard Collapsible steering wheel Air bags

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