Seatbelts
True or False: The driver of a vehicle must wear a seatbelt at all times.
TRUE - The driver and front seat passenger are required to wear a seatbelt.
*GDL info sheet*
While alcohol affects each person differently, the concentration of alcohol in your blood system, (called your B.A.C.) can be determined by a chemical test. What are the two types chemical tests offered?
1. Breath Test
2. Blood Test
If a law enforcement officer suspects that you are impaired, he or she can require that you take a chemical test. A positive result can be life changing!
When turning left or right, you activate your turn signal and
a. turn it off when established in the turn lane
b. leave it on until the turn is complete
c. turn it off because nobody needs to know I am turning.
CORRECT ANSWER:
b. leave it on until the turn is complete
The first law of motion states that an object at ___ will stay at ___ and a object in ___ will stay in ___ UNLESS an ____ ____ interrupts it.
The first law of motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest and a object in motion will stay in motion UNLESS an external force interrupts it.
You cannot get a DUI for just smoking weed since a DUI only applies to alcohol.
MYTH
A DUI applies to any impairing substance.
True or False: Seat belts spread the force
of a crash over your upper body only.
FALSE - A seatbelt spreads force over your whole body.
True or False: If the test reveals that your B.A.C. is between 0.02% and 0.049% you will be charged with Underage Drinking and Driving. (UDD).
TRUE - If it is over 0.049%, you can be charged and penalized the same as an adult. Moreover, you can be charged with a MIP
When merging onto the interstate and a yield sign is present does the vehicle entering the interstate
a. full send directly across all lanes to the left
b. approach with caution, speed up, signal, and merge in between vehicles
c. stop completely until there is zero vehicles present
b. approach with caution, speed up, signal, and merge in between vehicles
Drivers merging onto an interstate must yield the right of way to through traffic and merge safely without forcing other vehicles to slow down. Acceleration lanes should be used to match the speed of highway traffic.
Over 90% of crashes occur based on these three main human errors:
1.__ 2. __ 3.__
1. Speed
2. Distraction
3. Impairment
But what kills more people in a car crash? Not wearing seatbelts!
As a citizen of the U.S.A you have the right to drive a motor vehicle once you obtain your drivers license.
MYTH!
You have the privilege of driving a vehicle once you have completed all requirements to obtain your drivers license and must adhere to all applicable laws.
*GDL info sheet*
True or False: An officer can identify if you were wearing a seatbelt during a crash.
TRUE: A seatbelt locks in the position it was in during the crash. During a heavy impact crash the seatbelt is locked in a stretched position; the fibers are stretched and frayed. Often, those wearing a seatbelt have small contusions (bruises) along the seatbelt line. Better a bruise than worse!
True or False: A DUI includes drugs that are legally prescribed to you, illegal drugs, over-the counter medications, medical marijuana, and/or alcohol.
TRUE - DUI = Driving Under the Influence (of any impairing substance). The keyword is impairment!
Impairment: A loss or abnormality of physiological, psychological, or anatomical structure or function, impacting physical or mental abilities.
True or False: Driving is not permitted between midnight and 5 a.m. for the first year of your license
TRUE
A significant majority of crashes occur near a driver's home. Over __% of crashes occur within 10 miles of their residence.
a. 77%
b. 90%
c. 50%
d. 29%
A. 77%
Why?
-Familiar with area and "autopiloting"
- Short trips/ routine routes
- Distractions
True or False: Drivers under 18 who receive a traffic citation or penalty assessment, must have the citation notarized by any adult who has a valid drivers license
FALSE: The citation must be signed by a parent/ legal guardian and notarized by a notary public.
No friends signing for parents! That is forgery!
If you are 18 and younger, driving without a seatbelt, will you be cited and charged a fine or cited with a summons to court?
Pay a fine or appear at court?
APPEAR AT COURT
CRS 42-2-105.5 (3)
Driver Under 18 (Not Wearing Seat Belt /Allowed Occupants Without Seat Belts/ Child Restraint Systems) - SUMMONS
True or False: Average cost of a DUI is $10,000
FALSE!
Average cost of a DUI is over $13,500; Legal/Court Costs, Attorney Fees, Insurance Increase, Ignition Interlock, Alcohol/Drug Classes, Probation, Towing/Impound, Restitution, and More!
The posted speed limit is 65 mph. You are traveling in the left lane to pass a vehicle traveling the speed limit. Do you...
a. Stay in the left lane since the other car is doing the speed limit
b. Accelerate ahead of the car because they are going too slow
c. Merge to the right lane when safe because the left lane is only for passing slow moving vehicles.
C. Merge to the right lane when safe because the left lane is only for passing slow moving vehicles.
IT IS NOT A RACE!
You are driving north on a 45 mph road. The vehicle ahead of you just saw a deer jump into the road and freeze. You do not see the deer, but you see the car ahead of you brake very hard and stop in the middle of road! You applied your brake and collided with the other car. The other person should have swerved to avoid the deer, why would they not avoid the deer!
Who is at fault for the crash?
Driver #1, in this case 'you', were following too close and if you allowed enough space, would have been able to brake in time and not rear end the other vehicle.
Rule of Thumb: For every 10 mph, leave 1 car length. i.e. 65 mph zone about 6-7 car lengths.
It is illegal to drive with your hazard lights on.
FACT - Only use when vehicle is stopped as hazard lights can make brake lights hard to see.
How many lives are saved each year by using a seat belt?
~15,000+
True or False: An impaired driver will drive over 80 times before their first arrest.
TRUE
Data from MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) program suggests that there are over 300,000 people driving impaired daily.
Effective January 1, 2025 a "new" law was enacted prohibiting holding a ____ while driving. Over 15,000 crashes a year are due to distracted driving.
PHONE
No text is worth a life!
Teen drivers have a crash rate nearly four times higher than a driver over the age of 20. What are the top three critical errors of a teen driver?
1.__ 2.__ 3.__
1. Lack of awareness
2. Speeding/ Too fast for conditions
3. Distractions
Over 53% of teens killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt!
It is illegal to drive barefoot.
MYTH!
We would rather you take your flipflops or sandals off to avoid them getting stuck in the pedals, then worrying about your feet being bare!