Mobility & Driver Ed
What single word from the chapter means "the ability to move or be moved" and explains why people build roads?
mobility
how many registered vehicles are on the road today
230 million
In the chapter, what term do safety professionals prefer instead of "accident"?
crash (or collision)
What are the three parts of the Highway Transportation System (HTS)?
motor vehicles; streets and highways; people
What single word from Lesson 3 means "the possibility of personal injury or damage to vehicles and property"?
risk
Name two personal benefits of increased mobility given in the text when you learn to drive.
examples: more freedom to choose when/where to travel; go to events or work; can be profitable (drive to make money)
how many licensed drivers are on the road
194 million
What percentage of the driving population are 15- to 20-year-olds, and what percentage of crashes do they account for
7% of drivers; about 14% of crashes
What is the main goal of the HTS?
According to the chapter, what is the approximate annual likelihood (odds) of being involved in a crash? Give the chapter's figure.
1 in 9
Name major reason young drivers are at risk more than other drivers on the road
Lack of experience
how many traffic deaths occur in the first collision
85%
Name two specific behaviors or conditions that lead young drivers to be over-represented in crashes.
lack of experience; driving at dangerous times (night) or transporting passengers (distractions); speeding; inattention
Name two federal laws mentioned that set standards for vehicle and driver safety.
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act; National Highway Safety Act
Name two of the five ways to reduce driving risk outlined in Lesson 3.
keep your vehicle in top condition; anticipate the actions of others; protect yourself and others (seat belts, headlights); drive only when in sound physical and mental condition; develop driving skills
According to the chapter, beyond steering and technique, what three broad things does driver education help you manage for safer driving?
visibility, time, and space (manage visibility, time, and space)
how many fatal crashes involve one vehicle
57%
The chapter states a surprising statistic about teen driving at night: what percent of teen driving occurs at night and what percent of teen fatal crashes occur after dark?
20% of teen driving occurs at night; 50% of teen fatal crashes occur after dark
According to the chapter, what do odd- and even-numbered highways indicate about direction?
odd numbers = north–south; even numbers = east–west
The chapter gives an estimated annual national cost of motor-vehicle crashes. State that amount
more than $230 billion every year
What is the most frequent choice to enhance mobility
Driving
what percentage of teen driving happens at night
20%
Provide three recommended steps the chapter suggests young drivers should take to reduce their over-representation in crash statistics.
practice driving with a parent/trusted adult in varied environments; avoid driving at night and limit passengers until experienced; always use protective devices (seat belts); travel at safe speed and keep driving your focus
List three ways (levels of government or examples) the chapter says regulate or enforce the HTS.
federal laws and guidelines (vehicle safety standards); state laws (driver licensing, speed limits, teen driving restrictions); local ordinances/city rules; enforcement by state and local police
Distinguish between operating costs and fixed costs of vehicle ownership, giving one example of each from the text.
operating costs vary with miles driven (example: gas, oil, tires); fixed costs occur regardless of miles driven (example: purchase price, insurance, licensing fees)