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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.
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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 operations and number of passengers are limited. The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited whether hands free or not.
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GDL restrictions last forever.
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Study Notes
Distractions and Accidents
- Common distractions while driving include drinking beverages, texting, applying make-up, using GPS, and chatting.
- Distracted driving can lead to fatal accidents and is fully preventable.
- Over 3,000 teens aged 15-20 die annually in fatal crashes in the U.S.
Understanding Teen Driving Choices
- Distinction between "bad teens" and "good teens making poor choices" when it comes to distractions.
- Importance of making safe choices as both drivers and passengers, and advocating for safety.
Statistical Insights
- Constant fatalities on Texas roadways, with no day without a death recorded in 2012.
- In 2012, 91,264 teen drivers (ages 15-19) were involved in crashes.
- One death occurred in car crashes approximately every 2 hours and 35 minutes in Texas, 2012.
- Approximately 400,000 people sustain serious injuries in car crashes each year.
Definitions and Misconceptions
- Distracted driving refers to any activity diverting attention from driving.
- Texting while driving is dangerous regardless of driving experience; no text is worth a life.
- The term "InTEXTicated" describes a driver distracted by texting, paralleling intoxication.
Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)
- To advance to GDL Phase II, teens must hold a Learner License for at least 6 months and be 16 years old.
- GDL Phase I requires minors to practice driving with an authorized adult.
- Phase II limits operating hours, passenger number, and prohibits all wireless communication, hands-free or otherwise.
Roberto's Crash Incident
- Amanda's crash occurred exactly one year after her first collision, emphasizing the grave risks of texting while driving.
- Amanda's parents discovered she was using her phone during the crash, reinforcing the dangers of distracted driving.
Final Observations
- Distracted and intoxicated driving can show similar behaviors, complicating assessments.
- GDL restrictions are temporary and designed to promote safer driving practices among new drivers.
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This quiz explores the impact of distractions on teen driving and the importance of making safe choices on the road. It highlights alarming statistics about distracted driving accidents and aims to distinguish between behavioral patterns among teens. Take this quiz to understand more about the consequences of distracted driving.
