Questions and Answers
What's an example of risk while driving?
a cyclist on your right
Seeing things as potential risks will make you a ______ and ______ driver.
safer, more alert
What kind of driving environment is an empty parking lot?
Controlled risk
At what speeds do moderate risks usually occur?
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Complex-risk situations are _______.
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Would an experienced driver speed on the highway to make it in time?
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Factors that influence risk can be predicted, analyzed, and minimized by the use of which of the following?
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What is an example of a reduced-risk practice in a low-risk environment, such as a neighborhood street?
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Practicing reduced-risk driving will eliminate any potential risk on the road.
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What's the safest thing to do if Stella is using her phone to search for directions while driving?
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Factors that contribute to crashes and deaths in Texas include speeding, _______, not controlling speed, and _______.
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How much more likely are teens ages 16-19 to be involved in a fatal crash than drivers 20 or over?
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Why are teen drivers overrepresented in fatal crashes?
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Which zone does your vehicle occupy?
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What are two of your responsibilities as a driver?
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What is SEE iT?
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For the safety acronym SEE iT, what does the S stand for?
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What is the first thing you must do to better manage your space on a busy road?
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Analysts say drivers make _____ decisions every mile on the road.
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The last step in SEE is evaluating conditions that will help you maintain a safe space around your vehicle.
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Study Notes
Risk Awareness in Driving
- A common risk while driving includes encountering a cyclist on your right.
- Recognizing potential risks fosters safer and more alert driving habits.
- Complex-risk environments are characterized by high traffic roads with speed limits near 70 mph.
Risk Levels and Speed
- Moderate risks are typically found when driving under 50 mph.
- Controlled risk situations can occur in settings like empty parking lots.
Defensive Driving
- Experienced drivers prioritize safety and would not choose to speed, even in a rush.
- Practicing reduced-risk driving does not eliminate potential risks but minimizes them.
Distracted Driving
- When using a phone for directions while driving, it's safest to pull over and park first.
Crash Statistics
- In Texas, factors contributing to crashes include speeding, driving under the influence, and incorrect evasive actions.
- Teen drivers aged 16-19 are three times more likely to be involved in fatal crashes compared to drivers aged 20 and older.
Responsibilities and Space Management
- A driver’s responsibilities include observing and managing adjacent lanes.
- The vehicle occupies the 7th zone in traffic management.
SEE iT Space Management System
- SEE iT is a space management system encompassing Search, Evaluate, and Execute.
- The 'S' in SEE iT represents the importance of searching the road for updated information regarding conditions and other drivers.
Decision-Making on the Road
- Drivers make approximately 50-60 decisions every mile to ensure safety.
- The last step in SEE does not focus solely on evaluating conditions for maintaining safe space around the vehicle, implying continual assessment is essential.
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