General Information
What year was UPS started?
1907
Finish this Phrase - Good Drivers ______ ______?
Good Drivers JUST DRIVE
How can you be a good passenger when driving with other teen passengers?
Be good friend and passenger. Do not distract the driver, such as trying to show him/her social media post/help with cell phone, etc.
UPS Road Code viewing habits are based on 2 basic principles. What are they?
Space and Visibility
Why do you look left, right, left prior to entering an intersection?
You need to "clear" the first lane of traffic first and last
What is the name of the distinguished class of UPS drivers who have no avoidable accidents in 25 years?
Circle of Honor
How many months and hours should a new teen driver practice?
As a passenger, what should you do if your driver is driving reckless?
Speak up if you feel unsafe due to reckless driving
What viewing habits key phrase is Find a Safe Path Well Ahead?
Look up ahead.
How many seconds should you delay your start before proceeding when stopped in traffic?
3 seconds
What is the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S.?
Motor Vehicle Crashes
The risk of being in a crash doubles by having how many teen passengers in the car?
Just 1
As a passenger, what can you do to ensure seat belt usage?
1. Always wear your seat belt
2. Speak up if others in the vehicle are not wearing a seat belt.
Being fully aware of your surroundings
What should your following time be for speeds up to 30 mph.
Following time should be 4-6 seconds for speeds up to 30mph
How many teens in the U.S. die everyday in motor vehicle crashes?
8
What percent of teens who died in a crash were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash?
As a passenger, what can you do to prevent drowsy driving?
1. If you notice the driver is sleepy, suggest pulling over to rest
2. If you have your license, take over driving.
What is the billboard effect?
Anything in front of you while driving that you can not see around. Example - large trucks, tractor trailers, etc.
What is a stale green light?
A green light that has been green, however you don't know how long it has been green and when it is going to change to yellow
How many teen drivers in the U.S. are injured each year in motor vehicle crashes?
195,000
Name 4 of the 8 Danger Zones in driving?
Driver Inexperience, Driving with teen passengers, Nighttime Driving, Not using Seat belts, Distracted driving, Drowsy driving, Reckless driving, Impaired driving
Give 2 other examples of being a good passenger?
Avoid driving with a brand-new teen driver, Do not distract the driver, Offer to help the driver, Never ride with a driver who has been drinking or using drugs, encourage an impaired driver to not drive in that condition, etc.
Explain the Triangle Viewing Method
Move your eyes in a sweeping motion every 2 seconds to keep you alert and keep you alive at intersections
Which side of your vehicle can you always control when it comes to space between you and another vehicle?
The space in front of your vehicle is always in your control by adjusting your speed