ADAP Ch. 2 Traffic Laws and Safe Driving

Helps reduce the risk of serious injuries

• Steering wheel

• Car seat

• Safety belt

• Arm rest

When fatal crash rate is nearly double for 16 yr. olds

• Playing music loud

• Driving after sunset

• Talking with friends while driving

• Laughing at somebody while driving

Pick-up trucks, vans, SUV, cars for 15 or fewer

• Passenger vehicle

• Safe cars for teens

• Operational vehicle

• Big cars

Provides visibility, time and space to avoid crashes.

• Safety Belt

• Good Tires

• Slow speed

• 3-second space margin

Common distractions are cell phones, texting, car stereo systems.

• True

• False

Hand steering position should be 9 o'clock and 4 o'clock.

• True

• False

Greatly reduces night vision while driving

• Contact lenses

• Eating while driving

• Inside car lights @night

• Looking out the windshield

The most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes.

• Driving to close

• Distracted Driving

• Steering

• Speeding

Required for 8 yrs. and younger

• Approved Car/booster seat

• A Toy

• Something to eat

• Seat belt

Check tire pressure before entering a car

• True

• False