Crash Consequences
What are short-term consequences of crashes?
Minor injuries, car repairs, and insurance claims are examples of this type of consequence.
What is risk-taking behaviour?
Doing something where there’s a chance of harm or danger, like speeding or texting while driving.
What are examples of media trends that influence unsafe driving?
Trends like Carpool Karaoke or the KiKi Challenge have made some drivers copy risky behaviours.
What are causal factors of road accidents?
Speeding, being tired, using your phone, and drinking alcohol are examples of these causes of accidents.
What is the Graduated Licensing Scheme?
This program helps new drivers learn step by step with L plates, P plates, and full licences.
What are legal consequences of unsafe driving?
Losing your licence or receiving fines are examples of this legal consequence.
What are examples of positive and negative risk-taking behaviours?
Driving carefully to avoid a crash is a positive example, but driving fast to impress friends is a negative one.
What is distracted driving?
Recording videos, doing stunts, or using Snapchat while driving can cause this unsafe behaviour.
What is BAC?
This three-letter abbreviation stands for Blood Alcohol Concentration and shows how much alcohol is in your body.
What are road safety campaigns?
“Plan B,” “Stop It or Cop It,” and “Don’t Trust Your Tired Self” are examples of these government safety messages.
What are psychological consequences of crashes?
Trauma, depression, and anxiety after an accident are examples of this type of impact
What is peer pressure?
Friends encouraging someone to speed, drive tired, or look at their phone is an example of this influence.
What are gender stereotypes?
Statistics show that young males are more likely to take risks when driving because of these cultural expectations.
What happens when your BAC reaches 0.05?
At a BAC of 0.05, drivers have slower reactions and are more likely to make poor choices.
What does ANCAP test for?
ANCAP safety ratings show how safe a car is in a crash by doing this.
What are economic consequences of crashes?
Road accidents cost the Australian community billions each year through healthcare, recovery, and lost work.
How can you resist peer pressure?
Saying “no,” suggesting a safer choice, or ignoring unsafe suggestions are ways to deal with this.
What are different perspectives?
Some people see Carpool Karaoke as harmless fun, but others copy it without safety measures.
What are the impacts of drug-related crashes?
Drug-related crashes can cause short-term problems like hospital costs and long-term problems like higher insurance prices.
What is harm minimisation?
Choosing a designated driver to avoid drink driving is an example of this approach that reduces harm.
What are social consequences of road accidents?
Families, friends, and local communities are affected emotionally and socially when a crash happens.
What are the consequence of drink driving?
Driving after drinking can lead to fines, losing your licence, and serious crashes.
What are the impacts of viral dangerous driving videos?
A viral video showing dangerous driving can cause more people to copy it, leading to crashes and community harm.
How do RBT and MDT improve road safety?
Random Breath Testing (RBT) and Mobile Drug Testing (MDT) reduce road accidents by doing this.
What are strategies to promote youth road safety?
Making a social media campaign, holding a workshop, and giving rewards for safe driving are three examples of this.