All-Star Segment 2 (MI)
___ young drivers in Michigan are involved in a fatal crash each year - ANS 36
Due to lack of driving experience, the largest category of error in young driver fatal crashes is
_____. - ANS speeding
For every 2 miles driven the average driver makes ___ observations, __ decisions, and ___
mistake. - ANS 200, 40, 1
Once every _ miles, one of those mistakes leads to a near-collision. - ANS 500
The most dangerous time of day (after school) is ____ - ANS 2:00-5:00pm
Why is 9pm to midnight a dangerous time period for young driver fatal crashes? - ANS Social
activities are at a high
Why do young driver fatal crashes occur in May - ANS Prom, parties, road tests, student drivers,
end of school
Why is the "after school" time period the most dangerous for young driver fatal crashes? How
can you reduce your risk when driving after school? - ANS All students are leaving school at
same time. Get to school early.
The highest number of deaths In May and October is - ANS 38
____ of car crashes occur in daylight - ANS 51%
___ of car crashes occur between 9:00 pm and midnight - ANS 17%
___ of car crashes occur on Friday and saturday - ANS 33%
____ of car crashes occur between midnight and 6:00 am - ANS 13%
______ of car crashes occur on dark/unlit roads - ANS 27%
Approx. ______ of 16-year-old drivers will have a serious crash before their ___ birthday - ANS
1 out of 11 (9%), 17th
____ drivers will be involved in a crash during their first ____ of driving - ANS 1 out of 8 (11%), 3
years
, For young drivers ____ of fatal crashes occur on roads w a speed limit of 55 mph or less - ANS
97%
_____ of fatal crashes occur on rural roads - ANS 76%
____ of fatal crashes occur on sections of roadway where there are no traffic control devices in
effect - ANS 69%
____ of fatal crashes occur while driving on straight roads - ANS 53%
____ of fatal crashes occur at stop signs - ANS 20%
____ of fatal crashes occur on roads w a speed limit 35 mph or less - ANS 14%
____ of fatal crashes occur on roads where traffic control devices are in effect - ANS 11%
A defensive driver anticipates danger to avoid crashes. Give examples of how you can drive
defensively in these areas. - ANS use lights and car horn, look 20-30 seconds ahead, have an
escape route
The driver dies in approx. ____ of fatal crashes involving new drivers - ANS 1/3
In fatal crashes w young drivers, ____ of those killed are passengers, pedestrians, drivers,
bicyclists with other passengers in the drivers car, accounting for ___ of fatalities - ANS 2/3,
46%
Risk of fatalities increase by ___ when ___ passenger is present - ANS 44%, 1
Risk of fatalities doubles ___ when ___ passengers are present - ANS 88%, 2
Risk of fatalities quadruples ___ when ___ passengers are present - ANS 132%, 3 or more
over ____ of young drivers are not driving vehicles recommended for them. (______ and
______ vehicles) - ANS half, midsize, large passenger
Teenage vehicle owners are likely to... - ANS drive more miles, take more risks, receive more
traffic violations be involved in more crashes
in fatal crashes w young drivers, of the vehicles driven ___ are 10 years old/older - ANS 50%
possible reasons why there are fewer single vehicle fatal crashes involving young drivers - ANS
no alcohol/drugs, no driving in the dark, no driving drowsy, being w an experienced driver
___ young drivers in Michigan are involved in a fatal crash each year - ANS 36
Due to lack of driving experience, the largest category of error in young driver fatal crashes is
_____. - ANS speeding
For every 2 miles driven the average driver makes ___ observations, __ decisions, and ___
mistake. - ANS 200, 40, 1
Once every _ miles, one of those mistakes leads to a near-collision. - ANS 500
The most dangerous time of day (after school) is ____ - ANS 2:00-5:00pm
Why is 9pm to midnight a dangerous time period for young driver fatal crashes? - ANS Social
activities are at a high
Why do young driver fatal crashes occur in May - ANS Prom, parties, road tests, student drivers,
end of school
Why is the "after school" time period the most dangerous for young driver fatal crashes? How
can you reduce your risk when driving after school? - ANS All students are leaving school at
same time. Get to school early.
The highest number of deaths In May and October is - ANS 38
____ of car crashes occur in daylight - ANS 51%
___ of car crashes occur between 9:00 pm and midnight - ANS 17%
___ of car crashes occur on Friday and saturday - ANS 33%
____ of car crashes occur between midnight and 6:00 am - ANS 13%
______ of car crashes occur on dark/unlit roads - ANS 27%
Approx. ______ of 16-year-old drivers will have a serious crash before their ___ birthday - ANS
1 out of 11 (9%), 17th
____ drivers will be involved in a crash during their first ____ of driving - ANS 1 out of 8 (11%), 3
years
, For young drivers ____ of fatal crashes occur on roads w a speed limit of 55 mph or less - ANS
97%
_____ of fatal crashes occur on rural roads - ANS 76%
____ of fatal crashes occur on sections of roadway where there are no traffic control devices in
effect - ANS 69%
____ of fatal crashes occur while driving on straight roads - ANS 53%
____ of fatal crashes occur at stop signs - ANS 20%
____ of fatal crashes occur on roads w a speed limit 35 mph or less - ANS 14%
____ of fatal crashes occur on roads where traffic control devices are in effect - ANS 11%
A defensive driver anticipates danger to avoid crashes. Give examples of how you can drive
defensively in these areas. - ANS use lights and car horn, look 20-30 seconds ahead, have an
escape route
The driver dies in approx. ____ of fatal crashes involving new drivers - ANS 1/3
In fatal crashes w young drivers, ____ of those killed are passengers, pedestrians, drivers,
bicyclists with other passengers in the drivers car, accounting for ___ of fatalities - ANS 2/3,
46%
Risk of fatalities increase by ___ when ___ passenger is present - ANS 44%, 1
Risk of fatalities doubles ___ when ___ passengers are present - ANS 88%, 2
Risk of fatalities quadruples ___ when ___ passengers are present - ANS 132%, 3 or more
over ____ of young drivers are not driving vehicles recommended for them. (______ and
______ vehicles) - ANS half, midsize, large passenger
Teenage vehicle owners are likely to... - ANS drive more miles, take more risks, receive more
traffic violations be involved in more crashes
in fatal crashes w young drivers, of the vehicles driven ___ are 10 years old/older - ANS 50%
possible reasons why there are fewer single vehicle fatal crashes involving young drivers - ANS
no alcohol/drugs, no driving in the dark, no driving drowsy, being w an experienced driver
