Intro to Driving Part 2 Mobility Study guide and Notes

The Costs of Driving Motor vehicle crashes cost the USA taxpayers $230.6 Billion every year. Non-crash costs of driving include: 1. Operating costs - gas, oil, tires. 2. Fixed costs - car payments,insurance and licensing fees. 3. Environmental costs - to help in cleaning up air pollution, hazardous waste dumping, and building of gas stations, roads and garages.

The risks of driving Risk - the possibility of personal injuries or damage to vehicles & property In any given year, 1 in 9 teens will be involved in crash Motor vehicle crashes kill over 37,000 people each year (2013 statistic according to NHTSA)

What Can You Gain from a Driver Education Course? As young adults you want to have mobility - the ability to move or be moved. The opportunity to have a driver ’ s license gives you independence. With independence comes ______________? Young drivers are involved in 14% of all motor vehicle crashes, and most of these crashes can be prevented. You will be sharing the road with 210 million other licensed drivers. New Jersey has over 6 million licensed drivers.

What will you learn in Driver Education? Information and skills about driving The importance of being alert Gain knowledge about driving Being able to handle a wide range of driving situations Understand some of the problems of driving Let ’ s prevent crashes - a crash is when a motor vehicle hits another motor vehicle, pedestrian, animal, bicyclist or any other object

Driver Education is taught to help prevent accidents among young drivers Lack of experience (gaining experience takes practice with parents in different driving environments.) Driving at dangerous times (night, weather) Transporting of passengers (new limits) Young drivers drive differently (speeding, distractions, space awareness, wearing seatbelts)

Parts of the Highway Transportation System Includes: People Motor Vehicles Roadways

The Highway Transportation System (HTS) Regulated by federal, state and local governments To set uniform standards for vehicles and safety Federal law established in 1974 said the maximum speed limit is 55 mph. In 1995, the law was changed so each state can set their own highway speed limits.

Reducing the risks Focus on the road - limit your distractions Anticipate the actions of others Protect yourself & others (passengers, roadway users) Drive only when you are in sound physical & mental condition Make a conscious effort to develop your driving skills Keep vehicle in top condition

The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act Requires automakers to build certain safety features into their vehicles (Examples - safety belts and shatterproof windows) Requires manufacturers to correct vehicle defects known as recalls.

The National Highway Safety Act Sets guidelines for state motor vehicle safety programs. Signed by President Lyndon Johnson. Each state monitors: Vehicle registration & inspection Driver licensing Traffic laws & traffic court Highway construction & maintenance Each state makes it ’ s own laws concerning highway safety (age of driving, hours young drivers can be allowed to drive)