1. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 1 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Chapter Accident and Injury Prevention 24  Section 1 Highway Accidents  Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities  Section 3 Fire and Burn Safety Contents

2. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 2 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Chapter Accident and Injury Prevention 24  Section 4 Falls and Other Accidents  Section 5 Preparedness for Disasters  Section 6 Care for Others: Child Care Contents

3. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 3 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Fact or Fiction? Is this statement true or false? If you think it is false, explain what is true. One out of every ten people suffers an injury every year.

4. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 4 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Content Vocabulary head restraints air bags

5. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 5 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Every driver will encounter other drivers on the roadway who are careless. Auto Safety

6. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 6 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The most important rule of driving safety is: Pay attention. Some examples of items you need to pay attention to while driving include: other drivers, road conditions, your physical state, and your emotional state. Auto Safety

7. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 7 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Defensive drivers reduce accidents and save lives. The Defensive Driving Attitude

8. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 8 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Defensive drivers: Stay alert Accept responsibility for their behavior. Watch for potential hazards. The Defensive Driving Attitude

9. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 9 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Judgment and Attitude Driving judgment is the person’s ability to recognize a potential accident and how to avoid it. Part of the defensive driving attitude is self- defense against injury. The Defensive Driving Attitude

10. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 10 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Safety belts slow your momentum forward as the car’s momentum decreases. Safety belts distribute the impact evenly across your strongest body parts in an accident. Safety belts keep you inside the car and safe. Are Safety Belts Really Necessary? The Defensive Driving Attitude

11. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 11 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Head restraints and air bags also increase safety. Head Restraints and Air Bags The Defensive Driving Attitude head restraints High seatbacks or other devices attached to seats in cars at head level. air bags Inflatable pillows designed to inflate upon impact.

12. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 12 << BACK NEXT >> HOME Half of all fatal driving accidents involve alcohol. Many other accidents involve drugs. Never ride with a driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Never get behind the wheel if you have been drinking yourself. The Danger of Alcohol and Drugs The Defensive Driving Attitude

13. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 13 << BACK NEXT >> HOME The responsible driver also: Keeps the vehicle in good condition. Wipes or washes all windows. Wears glasses if needed. Adjusts driving to different driving conditions. Obeys traffic signs and regulations. Other Driving Concerns The Defensive Driving Attitude

14. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 14 << BACK NEXT >> HOME When riding an ATV or dirt bike: Always wear a helmet. Use good judgment and avoid taking risks. Ride the vehicle that is the right size for your age, body size, and ability. Ride in safe areas. Do not carry passengers. Are ATVs and Dirt Bikes Safe? The Defensive Driving Attitude

15. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 15 << BACK NEXT >> HOME ________ prevent a person’s head from snapping back too far when the body is thrown backward in a car. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary head restraint A high seatback or other device attached to seats in cars at head level.

16. Glencoe Making Life Choices Section 1 Highway Accidents Chapter 24 Accident and Injury Prevention 16 << BACK NEXT >> HOME ________ are stored in the center of the car’s steering wheel and inflate on impact. air bag An inflatable pillow designed to inflate upon impact.

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