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c. 99%! We don’t get to pick when crashes happen, so always buckle up– it’s your best defense against

injury and death.

During the average lifetime of being either a driver or passenger, what are the chances

you will be involved in a crash at some point?

a. 25%

b. 50%

c. 99%

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a. 2 seconds!

Approximately how long does it take to secure a seat belt?

a. 2 secondsb. 5 secondsc. 8 seconds

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Don’t waste time deciding if the conditions of your journey warrant

taking the time to buckle up. Crashes are never planned so take 2 seconds

to buckle up on every trip. Seat belts should never have time off!

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In vehicles equipped with air bags, how close to the steering wheel should the

driver sit?

a. As close as is comfortableb. 8 inches (20 cm)c. At least 10 inches (25 cm)

c. At least 10 inches (25 cm) -that is close enough so that the driver is not leaning forward, but far

enough to allow for safe air bag deployment.

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False. Teens and young adults (16-24) have the lowest rate of seat belt use among all age groups. It’s important for

parents to always set the right example and buckle up. Every time.

True or False? Teens have the highest rate of seat

belt use for all age groups.

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False.

True or False? If traveling with a pet, the front seat is

the best place for it so you can keep your eyes on it without turning around.

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Similar to a young child, the front air bag system can be deadly to a pet during a crash if sitting in the front seat, even if restrained. The best place for pets is in the back seat, preferably in a harness where you

can feel at ease that they are safely secured. (Source: AAA)

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When driving on long trips, how often should you take a break to rest and stretch?

a. Every 6 hoursb. Every 4 hoursc. Every 2 hours

c. Every 2 hours

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Not only is 2 hours a good interval for a stretch break, it’s

a great window for checking messages and returning calls

or e-mails.

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Slower reaction times, vision impairment, lapses in judgment and delays in

processing information while driving can be a result of:

a. Consuming alcohol prior to drivingb. Drowsinessc. Either a or b

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While there are tests to measure the presence of drugs and alcohol, there

is no physical test to determine sleepiness. It is important to be aware that the affects of driving drowsy can be similar to those

experienced if impaired by drugs or alcohol.

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True or False?

You’ll be able to tell if you are about to fall asleep.

False.

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Sleep is not voluntary. If you are drowsy, microsleeps of 4-5 seconds

can happen without you even knowing it. In that time, at 55 mph

(88 km/h), you will travel the length of a football field (91 meters).

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a. 20 hours

Being awake for ___ hours straight can cause impairment to driving equal to

having a .08 blood alcohol concentration.

a. 20b. 22c. 24

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Shift workers and international travelers are particularly at risk for being awake

for long stretches of time. Anytime you know you will be awake for an

extended period of time and will need to drive, it is best to make alternate plans to get to where you are going safely. (source: National Sleep Foundation)

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If you feel drowsy while driving, the best countermeasure (and for many fleet safety

programs, the only recommended countermeasure) is to:

a. Drink the equivalent of 2 cups of coffeeb. Turn up the radio & roll down the windowc. Pull over to a safe location and get some sleep

MoreC. Get sleep!

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Caffeine from either coffee or cola will boost awareness for just a short

time and an open window or loud music have no lasting effect. The only true countermeasure is sleep.

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What are the 3 main types of distraction that can affect a driver’s focus?

Visual – taking eyes off the road

Manual – taking hands off the wheel

Cognitive – taking your mind off the task of driving

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- PAUSE for 2 seconds;

- Look left-right-left (or right-left-right depending on road configuration

where traveling) before proceeding.

When stopped at a red light, what 2 things should you do before proceeding?

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True or False? Texting and driving is primarily an issue for

teens – adults know better.

False.

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Some surveys indicate adults are texting and driving at close to the

same rate as teens. According to a recent study, approximately 1 in 4

teens and 1 in 4 adults admit to the practice.* Texting and driving is

unsafe at any age regardless of driving experience or texting abilities, and in

most states it is illegal. (*Pew Internet & American Life Project, 2010.)

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Making or receiving a cell phone call while driving increases your risk of a crash by

how much?

a. 2 timesb. 3 timesc. 4 times

c. 4 times

(source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - IIHS)

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The IIHS study noted the fourfold increase in crash risk was the

same whether using a handheld or a hands-free device.

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Driving while using a cell phone reduces the amount of brain activity associated with driving

by how much?

a. 15%

b. 25%

c. 37%

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A Carnegie Mellon study concluded that listening to sentences on cell phones decreased brain activity by 37% in the parietal lobe—the area associated with

driving. The same study also noted decreased activity in the area of the brain

that processes visual information.

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What percentage of crashes happen in parking lots?

a. 10%

b. 15%

c. 20%

c. 20% Though parking lot crashes are typically low-speed collisions, they can be costly and time consuming.

(Source: IIHS)

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Anytime you are in a position where you have to back up, what should you do before

proceeding?

A full vehicle walk-around to check for small children and objects.

Once in your vehicle, scan 360 again before releasing the brake and backing out.

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What is the #1 safety tip for avoiding crashes due to backing?

Whenever possible and legal, pull through or back into the parking space.

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What 2 things will affect the size of the blind zone behind the rear bumper of a vehicle?

1. The length of the vehicle

2. The height of the driver

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True or False?

Parking lot crashes are mostly an issue for inexperienced drivers.

False. Parking lot crashes happen across all levels of experience. In fact, parking lot crashes are one

of the most frequent types of crashes among company fleet drivers.

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What is the recommended following distance used in the DSWW materials for

normal (not wet or icy) driving conditions?

a. 2 seconds

b. 3-4 seconds

c. 4-6 seconds

b. 3-4 seconds. When roads are wet or icy, increase your following distance or stay off the road.

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How frequently should you do a full mirror sweep with your eyes while driving?

a. Every 5-6 seconds

b. Every 10-12 seconds

c. Every 15-20 seconds

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The best way to avoid being rear-ended is to know everything that is going on

around you– in front of you, beside you, and most importantly, behind you. If

you identify a problem, do your best to get out from in front of it.

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How far down the road should you be looking to avoid the need for hard braking?

a. 2-4 seconds

b. 4-6 seconds

c. 8-10 seconds

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In the city, 10 seconds is about 1 block. On the highway, 10

seconds is about 4 city blocks which is 1/4 to 1/3 of a mile or

about 1/2 a kilometer.

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False.

True or False?

If you are rear-ended, there is nothing you could have done to avoid the crash– you were just in the wrong place at the

wrong time.

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You should always be prepared by watching your rear-view mirror and

surrounding your vehicle with space in front and at least on one side as a

potential escape route.

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According to a recent analysis by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), what percentage of 2-vehicle crashes

are classified as rear-end collisions?

a. 15%

b. 25%

c. 40%

c. 40%! More

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By implementing some fundamental skills,

rear-end crashes can be prevented!

Scan Ahead and 360°

Keep a following distance of at least 3-4 seconds

Get out from in front of a problem

Have an escape route

Observe the speed limit!