lesson 3 according to the cdc, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens. the...

Lesson 3

According to the CDC, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens.

The fatality rate for teen drivers is about four times higher than the rate for drivers who are 25 to 65 years old.

Safety on the Road

Lesson 3 Lesson Objectives

Analyze strategies for preventing accidental injuries while driving or riding in a car or another type of vehicle.

Associate risk-taking while driving a car or another type of vehicle with consequences, such as drinking and driving with accidental injury.

In this lesson, you’ll learn to:

Lesson 3 Automobile Safety

Responsible Behavior While Driving

When teens are entrusted with driving a car, they have a responsibility to themselves, their families, their passengers, and the people in other vehicles.

Behaving responsibly means practicing vehicular safety.

Obeying the rules means driving within the speed limit, yielding the right-of-way when indicated, and observing local traffic regulations.


Exercising Common Sense and Good Judgment

Your vehicle.

Other drivers.

Road conditions.

Your physical state.

Your emotional state.

Pay attention to:


Teen Driving Safety

In an effort to reduce the number of teen deaths in car crashes, some states have adopted a graduated driver’s licensing program.

A graduated driver’s license (GDL) allows a new driver to improve his or her driving skills while under the supervision of an older driver.

Over time, a teen driver gains more skill, and the driving restrictions are lifted.


Being a Responsible Driver

Always signal when you are about to make a turn or change lanes.

Follow all traffic signals and signs, including speed limits.

Don’t tailgate. Following too closely can cause an accident.

Let other drivers merge safely into traffic.


Road Rage

Sometimes people who are otherwise emotionally stable become enraged in certain driving situations.

Road rage can be triggered by a variety of acts, including disputes over a parking space, obscene gestures, loud music, overuse of the horn, and slow driving.

Some enraged drivers have been known to use guns or other weapons.

If you see someone who is truly a danger on the road, get the vehicle’s license plate number and report it promptly to the police.


Importance of Using Safety Belts

According to the CDC’s statistics on teen driving, one in five high school students report that they rarely or never wear safety belts when riding with someone else.

Drivers and passengers who fail to use safety belts are more likely to be thrown from the vehicle in a crash.

Make sure everyone in the car is buckled up.


Other Preventive Measures

Never engage in high-risk driving behavior such as speeding.

Never use alcohol and other drugs and drive, as these substances impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time.

Don’t let distractions such as eating take your attention away from the road.

Realize that you have no control over what other drivers are doing. So for the sake of your safety, be a defensive driver.

Lesson 3 Safety on Wheels

Bicycle Safety

Always wear a safety-approved, hard-shell helmet.

Ride with traffic and always yield the right-of-way.

Watch for cars pulling into traffic and for car doors that swing open suddenly in your path.

Obey the same rules as drivers and keep both hands on the handlebars.

Make sure your bike has a bright headlight and a red rear light and reflector for night riding.

Wear reflective or light-colored clothing when riding at dawn, dusk, after dark, or in the rain.


Skating Safety

Wear protective equipment—wrist guards, elbow and knee pads, and a safety-approved, hard-shell helmet.

Watch for pedestrians, and keep your speed under control.

If you begin to fall, curl up into a ball and roll, staying loose.

Do not hold anything in your hand that will prevent you from falling properly.


Motorcycles and All-Terrain Vehicles

Motorcycles and mopeds are subject to the same traffic laws as cars.

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are driven off-road.

A driver’s license is not required to operate an ATV, but operators still need to use common sense and know the rules of the road.


Safety Tips for Motorcyclists and ATV Operators

Be aware of potential hazards, such as the presence of pedestrians.

Wear a helmet and proper clothing, including eye protection.

Be cautious in wet weather when tire traction is poor.

Do not carry an additional rider unless you have a second seat and an additional set of safety equipment, including a helmet.

Do not grab onto objects or other vehicles while moving.

Do not use ATVs on paved roads or streets.

Lesson 3

Choose the appropriate option.

1. Vehicular safety

2. Road rage

3. Water safety

4. Bicycle safety

Q. ___________ means obeying

the rules of the road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.

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A. Vehicular safety means obeying the rules of the road, as

well as practicing common sense and good judgment.

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Lesson 3 Quick Review

Provide a short answer to the question given below.

Q. Analyze and identify three strategies for preventing

accidental injuries while driving a car.

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A. Strategies for preventing accidental injuries are:

Pay attention to your vehicle, other drivers, road conditions, and your physical and emotional state.Always signal when you are about to turn or change lanes.Follow all traffic signals and signs.Don’t tailgate.Never engage in high-risk driving behavior.Don’t let distractions take your attention away from the road.Drive defensively.



Provide a short answer to the question given below.

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Q. What is a defensive driver?



A. A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of potential

hazards and reacts to avoid them.


Provide a suitable analysis.

Drinking and driving can have serious consequences. Associate this risk-taking with three consequences.


Responsible Behavior While Driving

When teens are entrusted with driving a car, they have a responsibility to themselves, their families, their passengers, and the people in other vehicles.

Behaving responsibly means practicing vehicular safety.

Obeying the rules means driving within the speed limit, yielding the right-of-way when indicated, and observing local traffic regulations.

Vehicular safety involves obeying the rules of the road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.

Vehicular safety involves obeying the rules of the road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.

Lesson 3

In an effort to reduce the number of teen deaths in car crashes, some states have adopted a graduated driver’s licensing program.

A graduated driver’s license (GDL) allows a new driver to improve his or her driving skills while under the supervision of an older driver.

Over time, a teen driver gains more skill, and the driving restrictions are lifted.

Automobile Safety

Teen Driving Safety

A graduated driver’s license (GDL) is a licensing program that gradually increases a new driver’s driving privileges over time as experience and skill are gained.

A graduated driver’s license (GDL) is a licensing program that gradually increases a new driver’s driving privileges over time as experience and skill are gained.

Lesson 3

Sometimes people who are otherwise emotionally stable become enraged in certain driving situations.

Road rage can be triggered by a variety of acts, including disputes over a parking space, obscene gestures, loud music, overuse of the horn, and slow driving.

Some enraged drivers have been known to use guns or other weapons.

If you see someone who is truly a danger on the road, get the vehicle’s license plate number and report it promptly to the police.

Automobile Safety

The practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon is called road rage.

The practice of endangering drivers by using a vehicle as a weapon is called road rage.

Road Rage

Lesson 3

Never engage in high-risk driving behavior such as speeding.

Never use alcohol and other drugs and drive, as these substances impair judgment, coordination, and reaction time.

Don’t let distractions such as eating take your attention away from the road.

Realize that you have no control over what other drivers are doing. So for the sake of your safety, be a defensive driver.

Automobile Safety

A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.

A defensive driver is a driver who is aware of potential hazards and reacts to avoid them.

Other Preventive Measures


A. Correct! Vehicular safety means obeying the rules of the

road, as well as practicing common sense and good judgment.


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