safety on the road

Lesson Lesson 33According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens.

The fatality rate for teen drivers is about four times higher than the rate for drivers who are 25 to 65 years old.

Safety on the Road

Lesson Lesson 33Lesson Objectives

• Develop strategies to prevent accidental injuries while driving or riding in a car or other vehicle

• Examine the consequences of risk-taking such as drinking and driving

In this lesson, you will learn to:

Lesson Lesson 33Automobile Safety

Responsible Behavior While Driving

• When teens are entrusted with driving a car, they have a responsibility to themselves, their families, their passengers, and the people in other vehicles.

• Behaving responsibly means practicing vehicular safety.

• Obeying the rules means driving within the speed limit, yielding the right-of-way when indicated, and observing local traffic regulations.

Lesson Lesson 33Exercising Common Sense and Good Judgment

• Your vehicle.

• Other drivers.

• Road conditions.

• Your physical state.

• Your emotional state.

Pay attention to:

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Lesson Lesson 33Teen Driving Safety

• In an effort to reduce the number of teen deaths in car crashes, some states have adopted a graduated driver’s licensing program.

• A graduated driver’s license (GDL) allows a new driver to improve his or her driving skills while under the supervision of an older driver.

• Over time, a teen driver gains more skill, and the driving restrictions are lifted.

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Lesson Lesson 33Being a Responsible Driver

• Always signal when you are about to make a turn or change lanes.

• Follow all traffic signals and signs, including speed limits.

• Don’t tailgate. Following too closely can cause an accident.

• Let other drivers merge safely into traffic.

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Lesson Lesson 33Road Rage

• Sometimes people who are otherwise emotionally stable become enraged in certain driving situations.

• Road rage can be triggered by a variety of acts, including disputes over a parking space, obscene gestures, loud music, overuse of the horn, and slow driving.

• Some enraged drivers have been known to use guns or other weapons.

• If you see someone who is truly a danger on the road, get the vehicle’s license plate number and report it promptly to the police.

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Lesson Lesson 33Importance of Using Safety Belts

• According to the CDC’s statistics on teen driving, one in five high school students report that they rarely or never wear safety belts when riding with someone else.

• Drivers and passengers who fail to use safety belts are more likely to be thrown from the vehicle in a crash.

• Make sure everyone in the car is buckled up.

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Lesson Lesson 33Other Preventive Measures

• Never engage in high-risk driving behavior such as speeding.

• Never use alcohol and other drugs and drive, as these substances impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time.

• Don’t let distractions such as eating take your attention away from the road.

• Realize that you have no control over what other drivers are doing. So for the sake of your safety, be a defensive driver.

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Lesson Lesson 33Safety on Wheels

Bicycle Safety

• Always wear a safety-approved, hard-shell helmet.

• Ride with traffic and always yield the right-of-way.

• Watch for cars pulling into traffic and for car doors that swing open suddenly in your path.

• Obey the same rules as drivers and keep both hands on the handlebars.

• Make sure your bike has a bright headlight and a red rear light and reflector for night riding.

• Wear reflective or light-colored clothing when riding at dawn, dusk, after dark, or in the rain.

Lesson Lesson 33Skating Safety

• Wear protective equipment—wrist guards, elbow and knee pads, and a safety-approved, hard-shell helmet.

• Watch for pedestrians, and keep your speed under control.

• If you begin to fall, curl up into a ball and roll, staying loose.

• Do not hold anything in your hand that will prevent you from falling properly.

Safety on Wheels

Lesson Lesson 33Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles

• Motorcycles and mopeds are subject to the same traffic laws as cars.

• All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are driven off-road.

• A driver’s license is not required to operate an ATV, but operators still need to use common sense and know the rules of the road.

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Lesson Lesson 33Safety Tips for Motorcyclists and ATV Operators

• Be aware of potential hazards, such as the presence of pedestrians.

• Wear a helmet and proper clothing, including eye protection.

• Be cautious in wet weather when tire traction is poor.

• Do not carry an additional rider unless you have a second seat and an additional set of safety equipment, including a helmet.

• Do not grab onto objects or other vehicles while moving.

• Do not use ATVs on paved roads or streets.

Safety on Wheels

Lesson Lesson 33

Choose the appropriate option.

1. Vehicular safety

2. Road rage

3. Water safety

4. Bicycle safety

Q. ___________ means obeying

the rules of the road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.

Quick Review

Lesson Lesson 33

A. 1. vehicular safety

Vehicular safety means obeying the rules of the road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.

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Quick Review - Answer

Lesson Lesson 33Quick Review

Q. Which of the following are the strategies for preventing accidental driving injuries?

1. drive faster to move traffic along, follow cars closely enough to aid traffic flow.

2. pay attention to your vehicle, other drivers, road conditions, and your physical and emotional state. Follow all traffic signals and signs.

3. change lanes frequently and don’t allow other cars to pass you.

4. take your mind off the stress of driving by finding a song you like on the car radio or talking to a friend on your cell phone.

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A. 2. pay attention to your vehicle, other drivers, road

conditions, and your physical and emotional state. Follow all traffic signals and signs. Strategies for preventing accidental driving injuries include paying attention to your vehicle, other drivers, road conditions, and your physical and emotional state, following all traffic signals and signs.




True

False


Q. A defensive driver is a driver who

is aware of potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.

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A. True. A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of

potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.



True

False


Q. Drinking and driving can have

serious consequences for your driving record, health, and safety.

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A. True. Drinking and driving can have serious consequences

for your driving record, health, and safety.


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Lesson Lesson 33Responsible Behavior While Driving

• When teens are entrusted with driving a car, they have a responsibility to themselves, their families, their passengers, and the people in other vehicles.

• Behaving responsibly means practicing vehicular safety.

• Obeying the rules means driving within the speed limit, yielding the right-of-way when indicated, and observing local traffic regulations.

Vehicular safety involves obeying the rules of the road, as well as exercising common sense and good judgment.

Vehicular safety involves obeying the rules of the road, as well as exercising common sense and good judgment.

Automobile Safety

Lesson Lesson 33

• In an effort to reduce the number of teen deaths in car crashes, some states have adopted a graduated driver’s licensing program.

• A graduated driver’s license (GDL) allows a new driver to improve his or her driving skills while under the supervision of an older driver.

• Over time, a teen driver gains more skill, and the driving restrictions are lifted.

Teen Driving Safety

A graduated driver’s license (GDL) is a licensing program that gradually increases a new driver’s driving privileges over time as experience and skill are gained.

A graduated driver’s license (GDL) is a licensing program that gradually increases a new driver’s driving privileges over time as experience and skill are gained.

Automobile Safety

Lesson Lesson 33

• Sometimes people who are otherwise emotionally stable become enraged in certain driving situations.

• Road rage can be triggered by a variety of acts, including disputes over a parking space, obscene gestures, loud music, overuse of the horn, and slow driving.

• Some enraged drivers have been known to use guns or other weapons.

• If you see someone who is truly a danger on the road, get the vehicle’s license plate number and report it promptly to the police.

Road rage is the practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon.

Road rage is the practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon.

Road Rage

Automobile Safety

Lesson Lesson 33

• Never engage in high-risk driving behavior such as speeding.

• Never use alcohol and other drugs and drive, as these substances impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time.

• Don’t let distractions such as eating take your attention away from the road.

• Realize that you have no control over what other drivers are doing. So for the sake of your safety, be a defensive driver.

A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.

A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.

Other Preventive Measures

Automobile Safety

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A. Correct! Vehicular safety means obeying the rules of

the road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.



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A. Correct! Strategies for preventing accidental driving

injuries include the following: pay attention to your vehicle, other drivers, road conditions, and your physical and emotional state. Follow all traffic signals and signs.



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Lesson Lesson 33

A. Correct! A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of

potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.



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Lesson Lesson 33

A. Correct! Drinking and driving can have serious

consequences for your driving record, health, and safety.



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