Fatal 5
Name one of the Fatal 5.
Speeding, drink/drug driving, fatigue, no seatbelt, distractions.
What colour are the plates for a learner driver?
Yellow L plates.
What is the safest place to put your phone while driving?
In the glovebox or on silent/out of reach.
Why are passengers a risk for young drivers?
They can distract or pressure the driver.
What rating system helps you choose a safe car?
ANCAP or Used Car Safety Ratings.
Which Fatal 5 factor is involved in the highest number of young driver crashes?
Speeding
Can a P1 driver use a mobile phone in a holder?
No — no phone use at all.
Name one type of distraction other than phones.
Loud music, eating, passengers, adjusting controls.
What is one way to manage an unsafe passenger?
Ask them to stop, pull over, set rules.
What is the recommended minimum safety rating for a first car?
4-5 stars
Why is fatigue especially dangerous for young drivers?
Young people often drive late, after work, or with limited sleep — reaction time drops dramatically.
What is the passenger restriction for P1 drivers?
Only 1 passenger under 21 between 11pm–5am.
Why is texting while driving so dangerous?
Eyes off road, hands off wheel, mind off driving.
Why might a young driver give in to peer pressure?
Desire to fit in, fear of conflict.
Name one modern safety feature.
ABS, airbags, ESC, lane assist, AEB.
How does not wearing a seatbelt increase injury risk?
You can be thrown forward or ejected from the vehicle; forces multiply in a crash.
Why does the GLS place restrictions on speed and passengers?
To reduce risk while drivers build experience.
What is “attentional blindness”?
When you look at something but don’t actually see it due to distraction.
Give an example of assertive communication in the car.
“I need you to stop distracting me — it’s unsafe.”
Why are older cars riskier for young drivers?
Fewer safety features, weaker crash protection.
Explain how two Fatal 5 factors can combine to create a “perfect storm” for a crash.
Example: fatigue + distraction → slower reaction + less attention.
Explain how the GLS reduces crash risk for young drivers.
Limits high‑risk situations (speed, passengers, phones) while skills develop.
Describe a strategy to avoid distraction on long drives.
Pre‑set GPS, playlist, and climate controls before driving.
Explain how passengers can influence crash risk even without touching the driver. (At least 3 reasons)
Noise, conversations, filming, encouraging risky behaviour.
Explain how choosing a safer car can reduce serious injury by up to 60%.
Better crash protection, structural integrity, and active safety systems.