Questions and Answers
What will happen if you have a tire blowout?
The car will suddenly pull in the direction towards the blowout.
What percentage of fatal and injury collisions is caused by failure to yield?
40
How many seconds should you maintain a gap behind the car in front of you to avoid tailgating?
3
Teenage drivers have a total accident rate that is _____ times that of adults.
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If you are distracted for one second at 30 mph, how far will you travel blindly?
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Study Notes
Tire Blowout
- A tire blowout causes the car to pull suddenly towards the direction of the blowout, indicating loss of control.
Failure to Yield
- Failure to yield contributes to 40% of fatal and injury collisions, highlighting the critical importance of adherence to traffic rules.
Tailgating Avoidance
- To prevent tailgating and reduce the risk of rear-end collisions, maintain a following distance of at least 3 seconds behind the vehicle in front.
Teenage Drivers
- Teenage drivers experience an accident rate that is 4 times higher than that of adult drivers, underscoring the need for increased awareness and safety measures for this demographic.
Distraction Impact
- A distraction lasting just one second, such as from a cell phone or passenger, can result in traveling 45 feet without seeing the road ahead at 30 mph, emphasizing the dangers of distracted driving.
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Test your knowledge with these flashcards focusing on key concepts in driving safety from Lesson 9. Refresh your understanding of blowouts, yielding, and following distances to ensure safe driving practices.
