To avoid a collision you may need to: Defensive Driving It takes approximately 5 years to reach the driving ability of an experienced driver. Have a Space Cushion Leave an escape route To avoid a collision you may need to: Stop Turn Speed Up Communicate (Horns & Lights) Always Avoid Head on

Emotions Stay off the road until calm Take time to “Cool Off” Tailgating=Follow too close Avoid Road Rage

By adding 1 Passenger a new driver increases crash risk

Distractions Visual, Manual, Cognitive Visual = eyes off road to view text Manual = hands off road to change radio Cognitive = attention off road to discipline children

City Driving Use a visual lead=How far you see down the road Check for Pedestrians Drive Slow City Street=12 second visual lead Highway=20 second visual lead

6 Months License Suspension 2 Point Moving Violation City Driving Crosswalk Failure to stop at a crosswalk will result in: Fine of $500 25 Days in Jail 6 Months License Suspension 2 Point Moving Violation Community Service 20MPH = 80% chance of pedestrian survival 40MPH = 10% chance of pedestrian survival

Wet Road Conditions Following Distance Hydroplaning=tires ride up onto water and lose traction of the road, begins at……. Road surfaces are most slippery…….. After the first few minutes of a rainfall When driving through a puddle test the brakes by……….. Following Distance Time Rule=3 second rule Distance rule=1 car length for every 10 MPH 35 MPH Pumping Them

Trying to avoid a traffic signal? If you turn on to private property to avoid a traffic sign or light penalty will be: 2 Point Moving Violation License Suspended

Carbon Monoxide Exhaust Pipe toxic gas=being colorless, odorless, tasteless Symptoms=lightheadedness, confusion, headaches, vertigo, and flu-like effects and loss of consciousness Never run a car or truck in the garage with the garage door shut. Stay a safe distance from cars exhaust while in traffic.

Beware of the 4 D’s of Driving Drinking Drugs Distractions Drowsy

Driving tired can be deadly

Dangers of Drugged Driving Since 2012 after states legalized marijuana (WA, OR, CO) percentage of drivers involved in fatal crashes with detectable levels of THC (main ingredient in Marijuana) has doubled. 2014 one in six drivers who recently used was involved in fatal crash. AAA September 2016