MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES

Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVC): Any collision between people operating SUVs, trucks, cars, motorcycles, or other motorized vehicle. MVCs, and the resulting injuries, are predictable and preventable events MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES Target: I will be able to describe causes of motor vehicle injuries, and examine the impact of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs on unintentional injury Pg. 21

There is a push to no longer call them “Accidents” “Crashes” promotes responsibility for something; while “accidents” implies no one is responsible Continued used of the word “accident” promotes that these events are outside of human influence or control, when in fact they are predictable results of specific actions.

Causes of Motor Vehicle Crashes/Injuries: The most common contributing factors to motor vehicle crashes (MVC) are: impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, driver age, and vehicle safety issues.

High-Risk Driving: Dangerous driving behaviors that can result in crashes Includes: Speeding, running red lights, trying to beat trains, racing, doing “donuts” or “fishtails”, ghost riding, hanging out of cars, and driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and marijuana.

Impaired Driving: Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs Nearly 32% of all Motor Vehicle Crashes (MVC) deaths are due to alcohol impairment and over 60% of those involve drivers ages Alcohol is involved in approximately 70% of all fatal injuries DUII: “Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants” Oregon classifies driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as one offense

Distracted Driving: Driving while performing any non- driving activity that has the potential to distract someone from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing Including: using cell phones, texting, sending s, searching for songs, eating, putting on makeup, studying, using GPS systems, talking with passengers, etc.

Road Rage: Any display of aggression by an angry or impatient driver or passenger Examples Include: Yelling, threats, gestures, intimidating stares, driving in an intimidating manner, throwing objects, “tapping” (bumping) another car

Events cited as provoking road rage: slow driving, loud music, refusing another car to pass you, cutting someone off, tailgating, and failing to signal. Summary:

CAR CRASHES 101 Pg. 20 Choose a Clock Question (Either #2 or #5) to describe causes of motor vehicle injuries *Use a minimum of 4 colors*