Road Safety Awareness Quiz

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What is a common consequence of speeding while driving?

  • Increases crash severity (correct)
  • Improves reaction times
  • Reduces fuel consumption
  • Enhances vehicle control

During which hours are drivers most likely to be fatigued?

  • 4 P.M. - 11 P.M.
  • 8 A.M. - 11 A.M.
  • 11 P.M. - 8 A.M. (correct)
  • Noon - 4 P.M.

What behavior is characteristic of aggressive drivers?

  • Consistently using turn signals
  • Respecting traffic signs
  • Tailgating other vehicles (correct)
  • Maintaining safe following distances

What should drivers do during bad weather conditions?

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What is a major cause of accidents due to distracted driving?

<p>Talking on cell phones (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor contributing to the high number of road deaths in Saudi Arabia?

<p>Distracted driving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations is most likely to lead to driver fatigue?

<p>Driving continuously between late night and early morning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does speeding affect the outcome of a car crash?

<p>It increases the risk and severity of crashes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is commonly associated with aggressive driving?

<p>Tailgating and ignoring traffic signs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers particularly be cautious of during bad weather conditions?

<p>Reduced visibility and difficult driving conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Saudi Road Deaths

An average of 20 Saudi Arabian residents die on the country's roads each day.

Global Road Deaths

Approximately 1.35 million people die each year on the world's roads, or one person every 25 seconds.

Distracted Driving

Accidents caused by drivers not paying attention to the road, such as talking on phones, adjusting the radio, or reading.

Driver Fatigue

Drowsy or tired driving, which leads to poor judgment, falling asleep, or accidents. Most common between 11 PM and 8 AM.

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Speeding

Driving faster than the speed limit, increasing crash risk and severity.

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Aggressive Driving

Driving in a risky manner that disregards others' safety, including tailgating, bad language, and ignoring signs.

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Bad Weather Driving

Driving conditions like heavy rain, snow, or fog that make the road hard to see, requiring slower driving or stopping.

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Saudi Road Deaths

20 Saudi Arabian residents die on roads each day, on average.

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Global Road Deaths

1.35 million people die annually on global roads; roughly every 25 seconds.

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Distracted Driving

Driving while not focused on the road; includes cell phone use, radio adjustment, map reading.

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Driver Fatigue

Drowsy driving; a major cause of accidents, common between 11 pm and 8 am.

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Speeding

Driving faster than the speed limit, increasing the risk and severity of crashes.

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Aggressive Driving

Driving that ignores others' safety; includes tailgating, rudeness, and disregard for road signs.

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Bad Weather Driving

Driving in conditions that limit visibility, like rain, snow, fog, or high winds.

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Study Notes

Road Safety in Saudi Arabia

  • 20 Saudi Arabian residents die daily on the roads.

Global Road Accidents

  • 1.35 million people die annually on the world's roads.
  • One death occurs every 25 seconds on global roads.

Causes of Road Accidents

Distracted Driving

  • Accidents are common when drivers don't focus on driving.
  • Distractions include cell phone use, radio/CD adjustments, map/newspaper reading.

Driver Fatigue

  • Tired drivers are a significant hazard.
  • They misjudge traffic, fall asleep, or veer off the road.
  • Driver fatigue is most prevalent between 11 PM and 8 AM.

Speeding

  • Speeding increases crash risks, reduces reaction time, and worsens crash severity.

Aggressive Driving

  • Aggressive drivers disregard safety, taking risks like tailgating, using inappropriate gestures/language, and disobeying traffic signs.

Bad Weather Conditions

  • Adverse weather (rain, snow, sandstorms, high winds, fog) make driving difficult.
  • Drivers should slow down or pull over until conditions improve.

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