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- What is the most commonly practiced and dangerous driving behavior?
- What is the percentage of distracted drivers operating their vehicles?
- What are vehicle skids most likely caused by?
- When you are caught behind a very slow truck?
- What are driving distractions?
- What are some dangerous driving habits?
- Which driver error causes the biggest problem?
- How many teenage deaths are caused by texting and driving?
- Why should you drive slower at night *?
- When you are passed you should?
- Why do cars slip on ice?
- When passing a truck drivers should?
- When taking a long trip you should stop for a rest?
What is the most commonly practiced and dangerous driving behavior?
Speeding is the answer.
What is the percentage of distracted drivers operating their vehicles?
14% of all reported motor vehicle collisions in the United States involved distracted drivers. Distracted driving is responsible for 15% of all injury crashes and 8% of all fatal crashes. An estimated 400,000 people were injured and 2,841 were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.
What are vehicle skids most likely caused by?
Combinations – skids are most often caused by excessive speed, coupled with too sharp a turn for the vehicle or braking when turning, or "normal" speed coupled with ice or snow or gravel on the road, etc. Hydroplaning takes place while driving on wet roads.
When you are caught behind a very slow truck?
When you are caught behind a very slow truck going up a long hill, you should: Stay behind the truck until you reach the top of the hill and the way is clear.
What are driving distractions?
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system — anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving.
What are some dangerous driving habits?
Dangerous driving habits such as texting, drinking, speeding, or driving while stressed and tired are common factors in traffic accidents and fatalities. Keep you and your family safer by avoiding these bad habits.
Which driver error causes the biggest problem?
Distracted driving is the number one cause of driver errors. Distracted driving means that a driver's attention is taken off the road leaving them vulnerable to driving errors.
How many teenage deaths are caused by texting and driving?
Each year about 1,600 children are killed by distracted drivers and people texting while driving. In 2016 about 263 teens (age 15 to 19) were killed as a result of distracted driving. 10% of all teen car crash fatalities in 2016 involved distracted driving.
Why should you drive slower at night *?
Drive slower
One of the main reasons why you should drive slower at night is because of slower reaction times. With limited visibility, reacting to hazards, traffic signs, and other vehicles takes longer. By driving slower, you'll have more time to make the appropriate actions when necessary.
When you are passed you should?
When a vehicle begins passing, it is a good idea to move into far right side of the lane. Never speed up when being passed. If you hear a warning honk from the driver trying to pass, give the right-of-way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle.
Why do cars slip on ice?
Due to a lack of friction between the ground and the tire, and Newton's first law of motion, the car slides on the ice. ... When there is no snow the chances of slipping are less because pavement has a higher coefficient of friction than ice and snow.
When passing a truck drivers should?
When passing a truck, first check to your front and rear, and move into the passing lane only if it is clear and you are in a legal passing zone. Let the truck driver know you are passing by blinking your headlights, especially at night. The driver will make it easier for you by staying to the far side of the lane.
When taking a long trip you should stop for a rest?
As a general rule, it's best to take a break of at least 15 minutes every two hours, and to not drive for more than eight hours in a day, to ensure you stay alert and avoid the associated risks of driving for too long without a rest.
