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Most collisions are caused by?
motorist error
What is the Standard Collision-Prevention Formula?
Be alert, be prepared, and act on time
What does it mean to 'be alert'?
To never think that the other driver will not make a driving error
What does it mean to 'be prepared'?
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What does it mean to 'act in time'?
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Emotions have a great effect on?
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What is the definition of aggressive driving?
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Road rage occurs when motorists?
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Who may cause a collision in extreme cases?
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Lighting a cigarette is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Trying to fasten a safety belt while driving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Reaching across the seat to close a door or look in the glove compartment is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Reaching for coins in pockets while driving up to a toll booth is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Trying to wind or adjust a wristwatch is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Watching children or pets in the vehicle is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Trying to remove a coat is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Reading maps and newspapers is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Eating while driving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Adjusting a mirror while driving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Using a cellular phone is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Adjusting the radio or CD player is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Shaving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Using a laptop computer or fax machine is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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Applying makeup is one of the causes of inattentive driving.
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What kind of driver is a dangerous driver?
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Why can tired drivers be dangerous?
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What does Maggie's Law, enacted in June 2003, make it illegal to do?
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How can a motorist avoid the trance-like state known as 'highway hypnosis'?
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Sleep deprivation makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.
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Driving through long distances without rest breaks makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.
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Driving through the night or at other times when they are normally asleep makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.
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Taking medicine that increases sleepiness, or drinking alcohol makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.
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Driving alone makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.
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Driving on long, rural, boring roads makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.
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Young motorists are at greater risk for tired driving.
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Shift workers are at greater risk for tired driving.
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Commercial drivers are at greater risk for tired driving.
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What allows a motorist to tell other motorists what they are going to do?
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A motorist should always be patient in?
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Always use good judgment in?
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Tailgating refers to?
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Tailgating can cause a series of?
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Explain the One Car Length Method.
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Explain the Three-Seconds-Plus Rule.
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During bad weather, the time interval between cars should increase from 3 seconds to?
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While keeping the proper following distance in traffic, the motorist should always know?
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A motorist should always increase following distance with?
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When a lane change must be made, what should you do?
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Study Notes
Collision Causes and Prevention
- Most collisions result from motorist error.
- The Standard Collision-Prevention Formula includes being alert, prepared, and acting on time.
- To "be alert" means to anticipate potential errors from other drivers.
- "Be prepared" involves knowing how to act quickly in emergencies.
- "Act in time" requires staying calm and knowing appropriate responses to sudden events.
Impact of Emotions and Aggressive Driving
- Emotions significantly influence a motorist's driving behavior.
- Aggressive driving includes unlawful actions like speeding and excessive lane changing.
- Road rage develops from frustration due to traffic disturbances, often leading to dangerous situations.
- Aggressive motorists can cause collisions in extreme circumstances.
Inattentive Driving Risks
- Distractions contributing to inattentive driving include:
- Lighting a cigarette.
- Fastening a seatbelt.
- Reaching across seats or for items in the glove compartment.
- Searching for coins while approaching tolls.
- Viewing or attending to children or pets.
- Adjusting items like mirrors, radios, or wristwatches.
- Eating or using a cellphone.
- Using a laptop or applying makeup.
Dangers of Fatigue and Legal Implications
- Tired drivers have impaired driving abilities and slower reaction times, comparable to intoxicated drivers.
- Maggie's Law makes it illegal to drive impaired by lack of sleep, treating fatigue as recklessness.
- To prevent highway hypnosis, avoid focusing on one object for too long and take breaks every two hours.
Risks of Tired Driving
- Sleep deprivation, long drives without breaks, and driving during typical sleep hours heighten the risk of tired driving.
- Medications that induce sleepiness and alcohol consumption further increase this risk.
- Driving alone or on dull roads exacerbates tiredness, particularly in young drivers and shift workers.
Safe Driving Practices
- Turn signals communicate intentions to other drivers effectively.
- Patience is crucial in congested urban traffic; avoid rapid turns or lane changes.
- Exercise sound judgment when stopping, starting, and turning.
- Tailgating, or following too closely, can lead to rear-end collisions.
Maintaining Safe Following Distance
- The One Car Length Method advises maintaining one car length (20 feet) for every 10 mph of speed.
- The Three-Seconds-Plus Rule encourages selecting a fixed point and counting three seconds after the car ahead passes it.
- In adverse weather conditions, increase the following distance from three seconds to four or more seconds.
- Drivers should always be aware of brake conditions while maintaining proper distance in traffic, particularly on poor roads.
Lane Changing Protocol
- Before changing lanes, always check the rearview mirror to ensure it's safe to proceed.
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This quiz covers important aspects of driving safety, focusing on collision causes and prevention strategies. It also delves into the impact of emotions and aggressive driving behavior on road safety. Additionally, the quiz addresses the risks of inattentive driving and distractions motorists face.
