1. Warm-up/Journal
Why is it important for a person to always pay attention while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle?
List at least 5 possible distractions while driving.

2. Chapter 26 Lesson 4 Safety on the Road
Objective: Describe five ways drivers and pedestrians can stay safe on the road.
Main Idea: Drivers, pedestrians, and others need to follow the rules to stay safe Following the rules and paying attention are keys to safety.

3. Why are young drivers are more than twice as likely to get into a car wreck as compared to the rest of the population?
Not as experienced
More easily distracted
Take more risks
Underestimate road hazards

4. Auto Safety
Vehicular safety – obeying the rules of the road and using good judgment.
Car crashes are the leading cause
of death for people ages
Things to Consider:
Other Drivers
Road Conditions
Your physical state
Your emotional state

5. Myth or Fact
1. By not fastening the safety belt, a passenger has a good chance of surviving an accident by being thrown clear of the car.
2. By not wearing a safety belt, a passenger might be thrown from the car in an accident. That would normally not bee helpful, though, There is a 25% greater chance of being killed in an accident if you are thrown from the car.
3. You do not need to wear a safety belt if you’re driving only a short distance from home.
4. About 75% of accidents that cause death happen within 25 miles of a person’s home.

6. Reduce your speed if… the road is wet or icy
rain, snow, or fog limits your vision
the lane narrows
there are sharp curves ahead
there is construction or heavy traffic
you are unaware of the road

7. you have been drinking alcohol.
Never Drive if…
you are tired.
you have been drinking alcohol.
Decreases reaction time, reflexes, and judgment
Increases risk of hurting/killing yourself and others

8. Be a Smart Passenger Never ride with someone that has been drinking
Never distract a driver
Always wear a seatbelt

9. Road Rage - Responding to a driving incident with violence.
Honking, shouting, flashing lights
Cutting off another car, deliberately hitting another car.
Defensive driving – means being aware of potential hazards on the road and taking action to avoid them.
Threatening another driver.

10. Share the Road Small Motor Vehicle ATV (All terrain vehicles)
Must have special license in addition to driver’s license.
Bicycle / Skateboarding
Wear Protective Gear
Stay Visible
Wear Bright/Reflective Clothing at Night

11. Class Activity/Discussion
In small groups discuss:
What could you do if you were at a party and a friend of yours was drinking alcohol and was obviously drunk. He was getting ready to get in his car and drive home?

12. What is the purpose of organ donation?
It gives people a second chance at life.
Carolina Organ Donation Services is the group that oversees organ donation in North Carolina.

13. ORGAN DONATION
Organ Donation Video

14. Video

15. Activity Fill out the Perceived Risk Worksheet.
List in order what you think is the most dangerous and what is the least dangerous.
We will go over the right answers when completed.

16. Voluntary or Involuntary Rank Order 1= Most Risk 15= Least Risk
Action
Lifetime Risk
Voluntary or Involuntary
Rank Order
1= Most Risk
15= Least Risk
Being Struck by a meteorite
Involuntary 15
Coal Mining
630
Voluntary 6
Chlorinated drinking water 8 13
Farming
360 7
Firefighting
800 5
Struck by lightening
0.5 14
Hunting 30 10
Living with a cigarette smoker 11
Motorcycling
20,000 1
Motor vehicle accident
240
Playing High School Football 12
Sky Diving
2,000 3
Smoking – all health effects
3,000 2
Smoking – Cancer only
1,200 4
Swimming 32 9