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Drinking a latte or soda, texting, applying make-up, viewing a GPS or chatting with friends while driving are all distractions that can result in fatal crashes.
True
Over 3000 teens per year, between 15 and 20 years of age, lose their lives in fatal crashes.
True
Fatal crashes resulting from distracted driving are 100% preventable.
True
It's important to realize that when it comes to distracted driving, it is not about bad teens doing bad things; it's about good teens making poor choices.
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Whether you are the driver or passenger, it's extremely important to always make good choices and to speak up when you find yourself in an unsafe situation.
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The estimated economic loss of all motor vehicle crashes in 2012 was $26,000.
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There wasn't one day without a death on Texas roadways in 2012.
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Over 230,506 people were injured in motor vehicle traffic crashes in 1907.
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In 2012, one person was killed in a car crash every 2 hours 35 minutes.
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91,264 Texas teen drivers between the ages of 15 and 19 were involved in crashes during a one-year period.
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Drugs are the #1 killer of teens in America.
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Drivers between the ages of 55 - 70 have the largest proportion of drivers killed due to distracted driving.
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Teens renamed the Probability Wheel, ‘It Probably Won't Happen to Me Wheel’.
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Distracted driving can take a life in a blink of an eye.
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400,000 people are seriously injured in car crashes each year.
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What is the definition of distracted driving?
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Texting while driving is not that bad if you are an experienced driver.
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To operate a vehicle safely, drivers must know how to operate all of their vehicle controls.
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While driving, if you have to send a text message, it's safer to send a short message with acronyms or abbreviations.
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In Amanda's video she was involved in a crash that took her life exactly one year from the date of her first collision.
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After the crash Amanda's parents learned she was using her phone while driving.
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InTEXTicated is a term that can describe a person who is distracted by texting while they are driving.
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It's more dangerous to be inTOXicated while driving than to text while driving.
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Several behaviors can be signs of both distracted and intoxicated drivers.
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If a law enforcement officer spots a driver crossing multiple lanes, they can automatically assume they are intoxicated.
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Texting for many teens is their primary form of communication.
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There is only one phase for GDL restrictions.
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In order to graduate to GDL Phase II, teens must hold the Learner License for at least 6 months and be 16 years of age.
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During GDL Phase I, minors are restricted to practicing their driving skills with an authorized adult.
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During GDL Phase II: The hours of operation and number of passengers are limited. The use of wireless communication devices are prohibited whether hands-free or not.
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GDL restrictions last forever.
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Study Notes
Distracted Driving Facts
- Common distractions while driving include drinking, texting, applying make-up, using GPS, and chatting with friends.
- Over 3,000 teens aged 15-20 die annually in fatal crashes.
- Distractions while driving can lead to crashes that are 100% preventable.
- Good teens can make poor choices that result in distracted driving incidents.
- It is vital for both drivers and passengers to make safe choices and speak out against unsafe situations.
Economic Impact and Fatalities
- In 2012, there was a daily occurrence of at least one traffic-related death on Texas roads.
- A car crash results in a fatality approximately every 2 hours and 35 minutes in 2012.
- There were 91,264 teen drivers aged 15-19 involved in crashes in Texas over a year.
- Approximately 400,000 individuals experience serious injuries in car accidents yearly.
Understanding Distracted Driving
- Distracted driving encompasses any activities diverting attention from driving, such as texting or phone usage.
- The term "InTEXTicated" refers to texting-related distractions while driving.
- Texting is a primary communication method for many teens.
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)
- Teens must hold a Learner License for at least 6 months and be 16 to progress to GDL Phase II.
- GDL Phase I restricts minor driving to practice with an authorized adult.
- In GDL Phase II, driving hours, passenger numbers, and wireless communications usage are limited.
Misconceptions and Statistics
- Drugs are not the leading cause of teen fatalities in America.
- Drivers aged 55-70 do not have the highest rate of distracted driving-related fatalities.
- Texting while driving is equally dangerous, regardless of driving experience.
- GDL restrictions are temporary and do not last forever.
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This quiz covers various lessons from the IMPACT program that highlight the dangers of distracted driving. Each lesson addresses different scenarios and misconceptions about driving safety and the consequences of distractions while driving. Test your knowledge and awareness of how these factors contribute to fatal crashes.
