Bedy Case

Please note you will be submitting this completed notebook for a grade. We have one remaining exam. You should study the information in this notebook for the exam.

Key Terms:

Add the red key terms as we move through the notebook here.

Distracted Driving: Any task that diverts the driver's attention away from driving.

Peer Pressure: ___ The influence of friends or those your own your age. ____

Implied Consent Law: The law stating that anyone driving who is suspected of driving under the influence or while intoxicated cannot legally refuse to be tested for blood-alcohol concentration.

BAC: ___ Stands for: Blood Alcohol concentration. The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood.

DUI: ___Stands for Driving under the influence.

It is an offense in which the driver may be charged if their blood alcohol concentration at the time of the arrest is above a certain percent.

Directions:

1. Save this document as: yourlastname,firstnameUnit 5.docx

2. As we watch the video today you should complete the following questions. High-light or change the font color of your answers. These questions are due submitted before you leave class TODAY.

3. Submit this document under the assignment titled: Unit 5 Notebook Part 1.

Define Distraction: __ Any task that diverts the driver's attention away from driving.

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DISTRACTED DRIVING Review Questions, Part 1

1. Why are voice-activated, hands-free cell phones still a distraction? Hands-free cell phones are a mental distraction.

2. What is the safest way to make a phone call from your car? Parked somewhere safe...i.e. a PARKING LOT.

3. How can you use your vehicle's controls more safely?

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle.

4. Where should children under 12 ride in a vehicle? Why?

In the back seat... Children under 12 are too light and run the risk or injury or death by the airbag.

5. What should you do if faced with an aggressive driver?

Get out of the way and let them pass...

6. What can you do to prevent your own driving from becoming aggressive?

Listen to soothing music; don't drive when you are overly upset or happy!

DISTRACTED DRIVING Review Questions, Part 2

7. How can you avoid becoming drowsy while driving?

Get plenty of sleep before driving.

8. What are the signs of a drowsy driver?

Forgetting things; highway hypnosis

9. What should you do if you become drowsy while driving?

Get rest. Caffeine and food is only a temporary fix...

10. What can you do before a family vacation to decrease the risk of distracted driving?

Know your route; park your car when site seeing.

11. If you are renting a vehicle for family or business travel, what can you do to make driving safer?

Familiarize yourself with the vehicle you are driving.

HELPFUL ADVICE

In the video "Distracted Driving", helpful tips were given to minimize the risk of the distractions listed below. For each distraction, write at least two helpful tips that you remember from the video.

Cell Phones: make calls parked in parking lot

Vehicle Controls (radio, CD player, thermostat, etc.): set them before moving.

Children: have someone sit in the back with them, pull over to calm child if needed.

Aggressive Drivers: get out of the way safely.

Drowsiness: get plenty of sleep the night before.

Traveling Away from Home: know your route, pull-over when looking at map or