911
Do you hang up on the 911 operator before help arrives?
No! Stay on the line until help arrives!
On average, how many Americans die of drunk driving every day?
How do many car crash injuries happen?
The body forcefully makes contact with a hard surface of the vehicle.
What do seatbelts do?
Keep you from being ejected from the vehicle.
Visual, manual and cognitive
What are three things you will likely need to tell the 911 operator?
Location, phone number, nature of emergency
Name 4 negative side effects of alcohol consumption that can affect your driving ability.
Loss of judgement, relaxation, lowered alterness, poor speech, balance, and vision, decreased reaction time, slowed thinking, less muscle control
Internal bleeding, concussion, fractures, head and neck injuries, broken bones, whiplash, soft tissue injuries, spinal cord injuries
What are the two main parts of your body the seatbelt should be secured across
What are 3 things you should adjust before you start driving?
What should you do if you're unsure where you are?
Look at your surroundings, pay attention, even if you're not the one driving.
No. DUI refers to anything that inhibits your ability to drive safely.
Describe a minor injury
Minor injuries will result in soreness that might only last a few days and a full recovery in a few weeks. No medical attention would be needed.
At what speed to most fatal car crashes happen at?
40 mph or less
What should your passengers be?
Your copilot!
List 3 medical situations when someone should call 911?
Chest pain, seizures, bleeding
What is the only way to sober up?
Time!
Napping, coffee, or other quick tricks do not lower your blood alcohol levels.
Describe a moderate injury
Moderate injuries are injuries that need medical attention but are not life threatening. They take around 6-8 weeks to heal with additional medical interventions. Which may include casts/braces, physical therapy or pain medication.
What percent of teens that were killed on the road in 2022 were unrestrained?
58% of teens that were killed in 2022 were unrestrained
What percent of accidents were caused by distracted drivers in 2021?
13%
What are the 4 main reasons someone should call 911?
Medical problem, fire emergency, life threatening situation, crimes in progress
About how many people drove under the influence of alcohol in 2020?
18.5 million
Describe a severe injury
Severe injuries is a physical trimatic to the body that requires immediate medical attention. Recovery can take months or even years, often requiring extensive rehabilitation and medical care.
True or False and why?
Airbags replace seatbelts.
False!
Airbags can be fatal if you aren't restrained by a seatbelt.
What is the most important thing to focus on when driving?
Just driving.