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Blame It On the Alcohol
Driving 101
Safety First
By the Numbers
S.I.P.D.E.
200

These road buddies always have the right of way on the street...as long as they're not doing something illegal, that is.

What are pedestrians?

200

It varies according to what you're drinking, but on average, it takes this long for alcohol to work its way through your system.

What is one hour?

200

This part of the car isn't just for inclines. It should be set any time you park.

What is the parking break?

200

The seat belt is the most effective prevention for this common cause of death or injury on the roadways.

What is a rollover?

200

It's important to adjust your seat before starting a vehicle. The base of the steering wheel should be this far from the center of your chest.

What is 10 inches?

200

Perform the action to prevent conflict.

What is execute?

400

Trucks are a dangerous weapon on the highway. If there is one near you, avoid driving on this side.

What is the right side?

400

In Louisiana, having alcohol in the car can lead to fines and penalties for this person, even if the alcohol isn't theirs.

Who is the driver?

400

Backing up your vehicle is one of the only times you can use this steering method.

What is one-handed?

400

Fines for speeding and other traffic violations are doubled in these oft-congested highway areas.

What are construction zones?

400

To avoid this common cause for collision, the driver should stop and rest every 2 hours.

What is fatigue?

400

Look around and ahead.

What is scan?

600

Giving your horn one of these should be sufficient warning for a pedestrian or cyclist who could be moving into your lane of traffic.

What is a light tap?

600

Driving while taking this type of medical substance can lead to drowsiness and impaired ability.

What are OTC medications?

600

These dangerous areas are located directly in front, directly behind, and to either side.

What is the NO ZONE area?

600

This tag-along member of the driving community is required to have taillights, brake lights, and the correct sized tires.

What is a trailer?

600

It's key to stop this many feet from the crosswalk for a visually impaired pedestrian. They need to be able to hear the sounds from the engine.

What is 5 feet?

600

Notice things that could cause trouble.

What is identify?

800

If someone is passing you on the highway or interstate, be courteous by not doing this.

What is speeding up?

800

This law means that you have given consent to take a blood alcohol concentration test just by getting a driver's license.

What is the implied consent law?

800

If you come to an intersection, and the stoplight is flashing red, drivers should treat it like this other common type of intersection.

What is a four-way stop?

800

These rules state how to determine the distance between yourself and the car in front of you. If you're following a bus or large truck, that distance should actually go up.

What are the 3- and 4-second rules?

800

Parking in a crosswalk is a no-no! You have to be at least this many feet away, or you could get ticketed.

What is 20?

800

Think about worst case scenarios and how you should react to them.

What is predict?

1000

When another vehicle is trying to perform this maneuver, the best thing to do is move to the next lane if it's possible.

What is entering the interstate?

1000

If you or the driver has had any alcohol, the best advice is to avoid doing this at all.

What is driving?

1000

When passing a slower vehicle, you should wait to re-enter the lane until you can see this in your rear windshield.

What is the front of the car you're passing?

1000

Speed is the most significant factor in this highway incident.

What is a crash/collision?

1000

Driving in the city? Look at least this far ahead to check for obstacles or hazards.

What is 2 blocks or 2 intersections?

1000

Choose a safe action.

What is decide?

1200

Seeing this solid light at an intersection means drivers should slow down and stop, not zoom through.

What is a solid yellow light?

1200

You don't need this to identify an impaired driver. They'll also show these characteristics: speeding, weaving, stopping quickly, and jerking the wheel.

What is a breathalyzer?

1200

****DOUBLE JEOPARDY****

If you inspect your vehicle and find any of these, you should get them taken care of immediately.

What are defects?

1200

At this road hazard, you should always slow down, look both ways, and never stop in the middle. Your car could end up like a crushed soda can.

What is a railroad crossing?

1200

At railroad crossings, you must allow this much room between yourself and a school bus.

What is 30 feet?

1200

The S.I.P.D.E. acronym helps identify the steps necessary for this essential approach to driving.

What is defensive driving?