Questions and Answers
Where does AJ's dad find AJ's phone?
Behind the dashboard
What did AJ hit?
An 18 wheeler
Talking on the phone, texting, applying makeup, eating, drinking, chatting with friends in the car are ALL distractions that can result in fatal crashes.
True
Driver inattention is one of the main causes of crashes, injuries, and death.
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If a driver looks down for just one second while driving 65 mph, their vehicle has traveled almost 50 feet.
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What caused Baby David's death?
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What caused Sean's brain injury?
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The National Safety Council reports that distracted driving leads to 16 thousand crashes each year.
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Drivers who text spend about 10% of their driving time outside their own driving lane.
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Someone texting or talking spans an average of 27 seconds after they put the phone down are still thinking about what they just did is called latency.
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Most skilled individuals texting are less likely to have an accident compared to the ones that have to look at their phones.
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Why did Mariah lose her life in an accident?
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Was Stacy in the passenger seat or the driver seat when she was struck by a drunk driver?
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Driving while under the influence is the number one killer of teens in America.
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Your actions behind the wheel only affect yourself and your passengers.
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Study Notes
Distracted Driving Facts
- AJ's phone was found behind the dashboard, indicating how easily distractions can be overlooked.
- AJ collided with an 18-wheeler, highlighting the potential severity of accidents involving large vehicles.
- Talking on the phone, texting, and other activities in the car can all lead to fatal crashes, emphasizing the danger of multitasking while driving.
Driver Inattention
- Driver inattention is a significant cause of crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
- A mere glance away from the road can lead to serious consequences; looking down for just one second at 65 mph results in a vehicle traveling almost 100 feet.
Impact of Distraction on Fatalities
- Baby David's death was attributed to a distracted driver, illustrating the tragic outcomes of such negligence.
- Sean suffered a brain injury that was not caused by any physical impact to his head, highlighting the nuances of injuries in accidents.
Statistics on Crashes
- Distracted driving is linked to 1.6 million crashes annually, underscoring a serious public safety issue.
- Drivers texting are estimated to spend about 10% of their time driving outside their lane, indicating the extent of distraction.
Cognitive Effects of Distraction
- After putting down a phone, individuals remain engaged with their previous activity for an average of 27 seconds, known as latency.
- Skilled individuals texting are not necessarily safer; they are just as likely to experience accidents as less skilled individuals who look at their phones.
Consequences of Distracted Driving
- Mariah's fatal accident occurred while she attempted to respond to a text, demonstrating the direct link between distraction and fatal outcomes.
- Stacy was driving when she was hit by a drunk driver, emphasizing the risks that come with impaired driving.
Overall Traffic Safety
- Traffic crashes represent the leading cause of death among teens in America, rather than driving under the influence alone.
- Actions taken by a driver can impact others on the road, countering the belief that only the driver and passengers are affected by their behavior.
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Test your knowledge on safe driving practices with this quiz based on the Impact Texas Young Drivers program. Each question highlights critical distractions and the consequences of driver inattention. Let's see how well you understand the importance of staying focused on the road!
