Answers.
Name the 3 most common distractions for teens. - Answer Using electronics, distraction of peers and
grooming (Putting on makeup, doing hair).
Name the two types of vision your eyes provide and list the three basic rules of good eye habits. -
Answer Central (Small, helps make important decisions) and peripheral (Not as sharp, sensitive to light
and motion).
Aim high-look ahead not down.
Keep your eyes moving.
Get the big picture.
Describe 3 characteristics of a safe driver. Which of these do you feel is most important and why? -
Answer Responsible, cautious, calm. I think responsible because if you think of the consequences that
might happen if you are not responsible in a situation disaster could occur, this causes you to act calm
and cautious to avoid such.
Describe 3 characteristics of 'at risk' behaviors. - Answer Road rage, being overconfident and insecure.
Inertia. Name two safety features in cars that are designed to overcome the force of inertia when a car
stops suddenly. - Answer Seatbelt and headrest.
Friction/traction. Describe two conditions that affect the friction/traction. What happens to the handling
of a car when there is a loss of friction/traction? - Answer Friction is affected by the brakes, tires, road
surface and speed. Traction is affected by stopping distance, centrifugal force, and
hydroplaning.Decreasing a car's traction decreases the amount of control you have over the vehicle.