Environmental Challenges
Name 3 road-challenging weather experiences.
Rain, hail, snow, ice, fog
Name a legal drug that can impair your driving ability.
Over-the-counter, prescription, alcohol, or depressants
What shape is a stop sign, typically?
Octagon
What is a term commonly used for driving angrily?
Road rage.
What is Fatigue?
Fatigue is weariness resulting from too much physical or mental exertion.
How can you maximize your visibility at night?
Turning on your headlights.
What do the letters in BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
What color are construction signs?
Orange
What age group is at the most risk when it comes to emotionally related crashes?
Teens
Name 2 signs of fatigue.
Frequent yawning, loss of concentration, inability to recall anything about the last few miles driven, varying speed, sluggishness
True or False
It is okay to overdrive your headlights
False
What does BAC determine?
The intensity of the effects a person feels from drinking.
What does "yield" mean?
Slow down, but stop when necessary.
How can you avoid aggression while driving?
Use common courtesy, identify troublesome situations early, watch out for aggressive drivers
What are the 4 types of fatigue?
Attention, visual, muscular, and sleep.
How is glare caused?
The sun hits your windshield.
Name a misconception about drinking.
1. All drinks are equal in alcohol content.
2. The human body removes one rink per hour.
3. Males and females handle alcohol the same.
4. You cannot get drunk on a full stomach.
5. Beer is not as intoxicating as hard liquor.
What is the average speed limit on highways?
70-80mph
How can playfulness affect your driving?
Being a playful driver means you are not being serious about driving.
How can you deal with fatigue?
Before: Rest, avoid heavy, fatty foods, no alcohol.
While: Turn on the radio, sing, whistle, talk to yourself, have fresh air, stop regularly, wear sunglasses.
What is hydroplaning?
When the tires completely lose contact with the road.
What factors contribute to the effects of alcohol?
Expectations, mood, fatigue, and existing medications or medical sensitivities.
What kind of digit does an interstate route going into a city begin with?
Odd
How can you control your emotions?
Recognize when emotions are strong and distracting your attention from other important activities.
Define: Repetition, duration, and recovery time
Repetition: the number of times you repeat doing something
Duration: the length of time you engage in a specific task
Recovery Time: a break from the activity that created fatigue