Driving Safety and Collision Prevention
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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'?

<p>To learn what to do in any case when you have to act fast</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'act in time'?

<p>To try not to panic and know what to do if something happens suddenly</p> Signup and view all the answers

Emotions have a great effect on?

<p>a motorist's driving</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of aggressive driving?

<p>A progression of unlawful driving actions, such as speeding, improper or excessive lane changing, or improper passing</p> Signup and view all the answers

Road rage occurs when motorists?

<p>lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may cause a collision in extreme cases?

<p>Aggressive motorists</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lighting a cigarette is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trying to fasten a safety belt while driving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reaching across the seat to close a door or look in the glove compartment is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reaching for coins in pockets while driving up to a toll booth is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trying to wind or adjust a wristwatch is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Watching children or pets in the vehicle is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Trying to remove a coat is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Reading maps and newspapers is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Eating while driving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adjusting a mirror while driving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a cellular phone is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Adjusting the radio or CD player is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shaving is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a laptop computer or fax machine is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Applying makeup is one of the causes of inattentive driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of driver is a dangerous driver?

<p>A tired driver</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can tired drivers be dangerous?

<p>A tired driver cannot drive well and his/her reaction time is reduced, which can lead to dangerous situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Maggie's Law, enacted in June 2003, make it illegal to do?

<p>To knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a motorist avoid the trance-like state known as 'highway hypnosis'?

<p>By not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds and resting every two hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sleep deprivation makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Driving through long distances without rest breaks makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Driving through the night or at other times when they are normally asleep makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Taking medicine that increases sleepiness, or drinking alcohol makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Driving alone makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Driving on long, rural, boring roads makes a motorist at risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Young motorists are at greater risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Shift workers are at greater risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Commercial drivers are at greater risk for tired driving.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allows a motorist to tell other motorists what they are going to do?

<p>Turn signals (hand signals)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A motorist should always be patient in?

<p>town or city traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Always use good judgment in?

<p>stopping, starting, and turning</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tailgating refers to?

<p>following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tailgating can cause a series of?

<p>rear-end collisions when too many vehicles are too close together</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the One Car Length Method.

<p>One should always keep one car length back (20 feet) for each ten miles per hour of speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Three-Seconds-Plus Rule.

<p>Choose some fixed object ahead of the car and begin counting for three seconds when the car passes it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

During bad weather, the time interval between cars should increase from 3 seconds to?

<p>four or more seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

While keeping the proper following distance in traffic, the motorist should always know?

<p>the condition of their brakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

A motorist should always increase following distance with?

<p>poor road conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

When a lane change must be made, what should you do?

<p>look in the rearview mirror</p> Signup and view all the answers

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.
  • 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.

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