DRIVER SAFETY

CAUSES OF CRASHES

100

This is a top cause of crashes for teens and it happens when they don't take the time to look at an intersection before proceeding.

WHAT IS FAILURE TO YIELD RIGHT OF WAY?

200

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY!*

It is the number one cause for teen crashes in MN as listed by officers at the scene.

WHAT IS CARELESS, NEGLIGENT OR ERRATIC DRIVING?

300

Using a cell phone, reaching for an object in the vehicle, talking to someone in the car are all examples of this type of driving.

WHAT IS DISTRACTED DRIVING?

400

This is the typical teenage mindset which leads to many contributing causes of teen crashes.

WHAT IS, "IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN TO ME."

WEATHER & TIME OF DAY

100

The season when most teen crashes occur in MN

WHAT IS WINTER?

200

The time of day when most teen crashes occur

WHAT IS AFTERNOON HOURS (OR 2:00-6:00PM)?

300

The road conditions when most teen crashes occur

WHAT IS DRY ROADS?

400

The typical weather when most teen crashes occur

WHAT IS CLEAR WEATHER?

MINNESOTA LAW

100

Not only teens, but everyone in MN must now follow this law that pertains to cell phone use.

WHAT IS THE "HANDS-FREE LAW?"

Note: in addition, a provisional license holder may NOT operate a vehicle while communicating over, or otherwise operating, a cellular or wireless telephone while the vehicle is in a lane of traffic.

200

For the first 6 months of licensure, this number of passengers under the age of 20 is permitted, unless with a parent.

WHAT IS ONE?

300

This is the law for everyone in the vehicle at all times; the driver of the vehicle may be cited if someone is not following this law.

WHAT IS WEARING A SEAT BELT?

400

For under age 21, there must be no evidence of this; is there is, the license will be revoked for 30 days for the first offense and 180 days for the second and insurance costs will sky-rocket

WHAT IS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION?

500

BONUS QUESTION: During the first 6 months of licensure driving is prohibited during this time of day (range). Violation of this results in a misdemeanor.

WHAT IS NIGHTTIME DRIVING (12 MIDNIGHT TO 5:00AM)

LIMITATIONS

100

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*

This is the top reason why teen drivers have a higher rate of crashes than older drivers.

WHAT IS INEXPERIENCE (& IMMATURITY)?

200

60% of crashes at intersections could be avoided if this action was taken.

WHAT IS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP (AND LOOK: LEFT-RIGHT-LEFT)?

300

Because teens feel they are "invincible" they will often do this risky behavior, which greatly increases the risk of a crash (and is one of the top 5 reasons for teen crashes)

WHAT IS SPEEDING?

400

Lack of this is a major issue for teen drivers.

WHAT IS SLEEP?

BEST PRACTICES

100

This is the best thing teens can do to prevent crashes in the first 2 years of driving.

WHAT IS HAVE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT?

200

Teens will often give in to this and engage in risky driving behaviors such as speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and night driving.

WHAT IS PEER PRESSURE?

300

Engaging in this behavior often leads to crashes because of the changes in the brain and reaction times.

WHAT IS USING ALCOHOL, VAPING, MARIJUANA OR OTHER DRUGS?

400

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*

Doing this every time you get into a vehicle will decrease your risk of injury by 50%, should you crash.

WHAT IS WEARING A SEATBELT?

500

These health and well-being behaviors keep our bodies and brains in top functioning mode, thus helping us be safer drivers.

WHAT IS GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP, EATING HEALTHY, REGULAR EXERCISE, DEEP BREATHING, ETC.?