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According to Injury Facts 2014, the Council's annual report on unintentional injuries, the 3 biggest causes of fatalities on the road include:

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1. alcohol (30.8%) 2. speeding (30%) 3. distracted driving (26%)

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Employers in the workplace

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-need to manage the safety of their employees on the roads just as they manage other risks in their workplaces -off the job crashes account for 80% of employer crash-related health benefit costs, and 1/2 of crash related injuries cause employees to miss work

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NSC: 1. The role of the NSC is not only to ____________ but to __________. 2. In January, 2009 NSC called for a nationwide ________________________________________. 3. NSC opposes all ______. Texas A&M study findings... University of Utah study findings..

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1. educate drivers of all vehicle types but to monitor crash trends 2. nationwide ban on all cell phone use while driving 3. opposes all hands-free stuff -Texas A&M found that reaction times of drivers doubled whether they were texting manually or dictating messages through voice-to text like Siri -University of Utah found that a hand held phone is only slightly more distracting than talking on a hands-free phone

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that in the past decade, the overall accident rates have _______ as __________ has saturated the market. They have also found that state laws banning cell phone use while driving have ________ effect on crash totals. So how do we prevent the distractions of technology from generating more crashes?

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decreased as these devices (cell phones) no effect more technology

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What state is highest for DUI fatality?

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TX

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What is the most common collision between motor vehicles?

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at an angle

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Deaths Due to Motor Vehicle Crashes Bar Graph: (There is Deaths, Death rates, and age group) Who has the highest deaths, and what is the ranking for each age group for death rates? What about our age group?

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Deaths: 1. 45-64 (our parents) 2. 25-44 3. our age group Death Rates: 1. 75+- mix alcohol with medicine 2. Our Age Group 3. 25-44 4. 65-74 5. 45-64 6. 0-4 7. 5-14

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Who has the highest of collisions between motor vehicles? Where is our age group?

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highest: 75+ We are 3rd highest.

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Who has the highest of collisions with fixed objects? Where is our age group?

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We are highest and the next one is 25-44

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Who has the highest of collisions with pedestrian? Where is our age group?

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75+ our age group: 5th

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Who has the highest of non collisions? Where is our age group?

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We have the highest and the next one is 25-44 just like fixed objects.

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Who has the highest of collisions with pedal cycle? Where are we?

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highest: our parents 45-64 we are tied with 25-44, 65-74, and 75+

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What is the single age highest fatality rate?

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18 years old

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Motor Vehicle Traffic Deaths per 100,000 population -what rate is TX? -what about US? -other states?

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TX- 13.0 (higher than US avg) US- 11.6 Every state around us are more dangerous, a lot of states not maintained roads as much.

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Motor Vehicle Death Rate (Only comparing ones that are driving) by State (Lowest--> Highest) and what is the national rate?

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3.0- District of Columbia 5.7- Massachusetts 5.9- New York 13.0- TX 18.7- Arkansas 19.5- Mississippi 20.4- Montana 20.8- Wyoming 24.3- North Dakota National rate- 11.6

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What is the deadliest Month, second deadliest, and third deadliest? What is the safest month?

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Deadliest: 1. August 2. September 3. July Safest: March

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What is the most hazardous day on US roads?

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Fourth of July

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Several Presidents made signifiant contributions to highway safety: President Eisenhower in 1955- President Johnson in 1966-

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Eisenhower: gave birth to the Interstate Highway System in 1955 Johnson: signed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Highway Safety Act of 1966

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What happened in 1966?

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President Johnson signed the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 and the Highway Safety Act of 1966

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What came about after 1966?

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Department of Transportation- ahead of the highway traffic safety National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)- established these functions administratively in this agency

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NHTSA

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-have hotlines to call for complaints --> led to recalls and you can get alerts for recalls for your call to your phone -"People saving People."

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CDC

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Center for Disease Control- also assists 1 in 10 teens in high school drinks and drives

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What does the CDC say the 5th leading cause of death is?

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accidents

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Motor Vehicle Crashes are among the top ____ causes of death for Americans of all ages. Leading cause of death for _____, _____, and ______. 1 in terms of years of life lost, motor vehicle crashes are ranked ______. Only behind...

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Top 10 children, teens and young adults third- behind cancer and heart disease

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The successes in decline to motor vehicle crashes, is because...

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safer vehicles, safer roads, protective policies (strong seat belt, child safety seat), graduated drivers licensing policies for teenage drivers

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What is the NHTSA purpose?

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To establish federal motor vehicle safety standards and safety program performance standards for the various program ares designed to improve the quality of safety for the nation's highways BASICALLY: improve highway safety

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What is the NHTSA Actions and Activities?

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-directed its efforts toward areas that have the greatest potential for the reduction of highway accidents: Highway traffic safety: -reduction of human error **** BIGGEST ONE -reduction of environmental hazards -development of safer vehicles and equipment (such as tires)

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NHTSA has stated that ____% of all motor vehicle accidents result because of driver error.

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85%

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TEXAS H.A.D. ENOUGH- Halt Aggressive Driving Problem identification

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10% decrease in fatal accidents

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Current research suggests that graduated driver licensing reduces fatal crashes of ______ year old drivers by _____%.

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16, 11%

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_______ Licensing Saves Lives in Texas

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Graduated -Jan. 1, 2002- GDL law with a 6 month learner's permit holding period and a 6-month intermediate stage with nighttime (midnight-5am) and passenger (no more than under the age of 21) restrictions

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Most common primary driver error in fatal accidents is _______. What % of all fatal accidents is it? What was second? %?

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1. exceeding the posted speed limit or driving at an unsafe speed 15.7% 2. Right of way issues 10.9%

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Human violations contributing to FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE accidents in Texas 2014

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1. DWI- 23% 2. unsafe speed- 21% --> too slow-13% -->too fast- 8% 3. Failed to drive in single lane- 15% 4. Driver inattention- 10% 5. Failure to yield row (right of way)- 8%

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There were ____ deathless days in Texas in 2014.

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no

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Human violations contributing to TOTAL CRASHES in Texas 2014

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1. Failed to control speed (125,126) 2. Driver inattention (91,833) 3. Failed to yield row (83,269) --big difference between 3 and 4-- 4. Failed to drive in a single lane (32,937) 5. Following too closely (23,850) 6. Faulty evasive action (22,878)

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Speeding Drivers in Fatal Crashes by Age and Sex

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-males>females in every age group! (males do more driving) 1. 15-20 2. 21-24 3. 25-34 4. 35-44 and keeps going up in age group

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NHTSA has made contributions in the following human error categories:

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1. Alcohol and Driving 2. Defensive Driving- stress is on preventability- reports 33% fewer accidents among its graduates -greatest danger is in front -have an escape route -adequate lead time (2sec) -minimize concurrent hazards -be will to compromise -look for the unexpected 3. Establishment of the National Driver Register (tells police officer if you have had any tickets in the past) 4.Establishment of Implied Consent Laws (TX has it) -driving considered to be a privilege -particularly comes into play when asked for breath

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TX Efforts to keep only licensed Drivers on the road

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-redesigned driver's license and identification card with new look and enhanced security features

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New Concerns of Driving

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-Driving Distractions -Night Driving -Drowsy Driving

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Driving at Night -traffic death rates are ____ times greater at night - So The National Safety Council recommends the following:

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3 times -prepare your car for night driving -have your headlights properly aimed -reduce your speed -don't overdrive your headlights -following another vehicle, keep headlights on low beam -avoid glaring if passing a car with high beams on--- look at right edge of the road -frequent stops for light snacks and exercise

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Drowsy Driving -% admitted to falling asleep at the wheel

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-slows reaction time, decreases awareness and impairs judgement and also just like drugs and alcohol can be fatal when driving 37% admitted to falling asleep while driving and 60% of that group admitted to falling asleep on the highway (55mph or higher)

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Population Groups at Highest Risk of Drowsy Driving Accidents

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-young people ages 16-29 --especially males -shift workers whose sleep is disrupted by working at night or working long or irregular hours -people with untreated sleep apnea syndrome and narcolepsy

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Safety tips for drowsy driving

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-maintain regular sleep -signs of fatigue begin to show-- get off the road -avoid driving between 12-6am -when sleepy do not consume any alcohol When Planning long trips: -share driving responsibilities -begin trip early -keep the temp in car cool -Stop every 100 miles or 2 hours -stop for light meals and snacks -drive with your head up, shoulders back and legs flexed about a 45 degree angle

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Roadtrip Safety

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1. do not drive tired 2. do not drive with an argumentative or with a boring front seat driver 3. as a passenger in the front seat, do not put your feet on the dash, good manners and a lot safer 4. DRIVER picks the playlist (unfamiliar music creates stress)

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NHTSA recommends 3 priorities in developing educational initiatives/ programs

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Educate young males (16-24) about drowsy driving and how to reduce risks Promote shoulder rumble strips Educate shift workers about the risks and how to reduce them

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#1 driver distractions and others

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#1- pets others: passengers, changing clothes, makeup, phone, food, etc.

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What is distraction?

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-anything that diverts the driver's attention from the primary tasks of navigating the vehicle and responding to critical events

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Distraction is anything that takes...

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1. Your eyes off the road (visual distraction). 2. Your mind off the road (cognitive distraction). 3. your hands off the wheel (manual distraction).

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Eating fits into what categories of distractions? What about navigation system?

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eating: visual and manual navigation system: all 3

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Annual Estimate of Cell Phone Crashes 2013 (Actual # is Undereported)

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21% - handheld and hands-free cell phones -additonal 6% for texting = 27% minimum because under-reported

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Recently 2011 passed state laws for cell phones and texting, etc.:

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Arkansas- banned handheld cellphones for all drivers in work zones and school zones Indiana and Maine banned text messaging for all drivers Maryland- strengthened its current text messaging ban for all drivers by prohibiting the reading of text messages Mississippi- banned the use of cell phones and text messaging by school bus drivers Nevada- banned text messaging and handheld cell phone for all drivers North Dakota- banned text messaging for all drivers and all cell phone use for drivers younger than 18 TX- strengthened its ban on cell phone use for young drivers to include all drivers younger than 18

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More about Texas and their laws on ban of cell phones

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-ban on all cell phone (hand held and hands free) for novice drivers (primary law) -ban on texting for novice drivers (primary law) -ban on texting for bus drivers (primary law) -ban on all cell phone (handheld or hands free) for cis drivers (primary law) -TX has banned the use of hand-held phones and texting in school zones for all drivers -In TX: bus driver laws pertain to bus drivers with passengers age 17 and under. Novice drivers are defined as all drivers at the intermediate stage, first 12 months.

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Cell phone is most frequent _____ for the driver but what is most dangerous?

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distraction most dangerous: texting

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Talking increases the risk of an accident by ___ times Texting: ___ times Dialing: ____ times

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talking: 4X texting: 8-23X dialing: 3X

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Reaching for a moving object increased the risk of a crash or near-crash by _____ times. (most often is the cell phone) Turning around in a seat by _____ times. Looking at an external object by _____ times. Reading: ___ times Applying makeup: _____ times

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reaching for moving object- 9 times turning around- 9 times external object- 3.7 times reading: 3 times makeup: 3 times

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2 basic components of the distraction safety problem Task demands relate to.. The other issue is ____, which is.. Putting those 2 concepts together even an easy task can be a bigger safety problem if the person does the task ____% of their driving time.

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1. the attentional demands of the distracting task 2. the frequency with which drivers choose to multitask Task demands relate to the amount of resources (visual, cognitive, manual) required to perform the task. The other issue is exposure, which is how often drivers engage in the task. 50%

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Cell Phone and Driving = Dangerous Combination -Prevalence of cell phone use while driving -Crash Involvement equation

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Prevalence -manipulating a wireless device- 0.6% -talking on a cell phone- 9% [together they are about 10%] Crash Involvement= Risk + Prevalence ex: talking on a cell phone CI= 4 (risk) + 10 (from prevalence above) = 14% of the crashes

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Drivers using a hands-free cell phone have what kind of narrowed scope compared to drivers not using a hands-free cell phone?

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using cell phone- a lot narrower scope compared to people not using one

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Multitasking: impairs performance -driving involves a more complex set of tasks than walking: -a driver's job is to watch for _____ but this cannot be done when brain is overloaded.

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-cognitive -manual -visual -auditory watch for hazards

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Cell phone: driver risks

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-inattention blindness -slower reaction/ response times -problems staying in lane

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Passenger conversations -safety benefit -___ risk of crashing by ____% compared to cell phone conversations -adult with passengers have ___ crash rates than adults without passengers BUT -NOT true for ________ drivers.

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-adult passengers share awareness of driving situation, a safety benefit -decrease reduce of risk by 38% -lower crash rates -NOT true for novice teen drivers

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Prevention Steps

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-widespread education -corporate cell phone bans -legislation -law enforcement -technology

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Graduated Licensing includes 3 steps: -how many states have GDL

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Learner, Provisional (Intermediate), and Full Licensure each of these steps include certain restrictions tied to the permit. restrictions address things such as: use of alcohol, nighttime driving, teenage passengers, all occupants must wear safety belts, permit holder must remain crash and conviction free for a certain amount of time -44 states and the District of Columbia

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Percent of Alcohol Impared driving fatalities from 1990-2012

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1990- over 40% and it is now down to 30% but would like to be lower

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Drivers Involved in fatal crashes by sex, age, and driver BAC

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-males are worse in every age group--> starts getting closer together as we get older -we have the worst age group (21-24) -(25-34) are right behind us -(35-44) -our parents (45-54) are about the same as age 16-20 -slowly increase until they hit the highest point in our age group and then slowly go down again

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Percent of fatalities involved in fatal crashes with BAC of 0.08+ by state 2012 -worst 5 -US total -how many states are below national average? above? -top 3 best

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Worst: 1. Montana- 44% 2. North Dakota- 42% 3. South Carolina- 41% 4. Hawaii- 41% 5. TX- 38% US total- 31% below: 31 states above: 19 states Best: 1. Kentucky- 23% 2. Kansas- 24% 3. Georgia- 25%

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What is the most frequently committed violent crime in our country?

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drunk driving

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The percentage of teens in high school, aged 16 years or older, who drink and drive has ____ by more than _____.

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decreased by more than 1/2

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Drug Spectrum synergistic- antagonistic- convulsions- coma-

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synergistic- 2 from same category antagonistic- 1 drug from one category and one from other convulsions- extreme nervousness and tremors coma- loss of feeling and sensations

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Drug Spectrum -strongest--> weakest for Depression -strongest --> weakest for Stimulation

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Depression: (strongest to weakest) 1. Narcotics 2. Solvents 3. Hypnotics 4. Sedatives (includes alcohol) 5. Tranquilizers Cannabis drug family in between both of the weakest Stimulation: 1. Amphetamines 2. Cocaine 3. Hallucinogens

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CDC's Vital Signs January 2012 -excessive alcohol consumption, including binge drinking, accounts for ____ deaths in the US each year. --> these deaths are typically a result of..

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800,000 deaths -typically a result of motor vehicle crashes or violence against others while under the influence

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What is the 3rd leading preventable cause of death?

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excessive alcohol consumption

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Binge drinking for women and men

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-women: 4/ more drinks -men: 5/ more drinks

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1 in ___ in the US binge drink, usually ___ times per month, and consume an average of __ drinks per occasion.

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1 in 6, 4 times per month, 8 drinks per occasion

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CDC Vital Signs: Binge drinking can lead to...

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Motor Vehicle Crashes Violence against others spread of HIV and STDs Unplanned pregnancy fatal alcohol syndrome and sudden infant death syndrome alcohol dependence alcohol education > sex education because people are having sex under the influence

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CDC Vital Signs: Binge drinking is a BIGGER PROBLEM than we thought. Binge drinking is about more than just the number of binge drinkers but also the amount and number of times binge drinkers drink. -What is the age group with the MOST binge drinkers? -What is the age group that binge drinks MOST OFTEN? -Income group that binge drinks MORE OFTEN? -Income group that binge drinks the most often and drinks most per binge?

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Most # of binge drinkers: 18-34 years (OUR AGE GROUP INCLUDED) binge drinks most often: 65+ years (loneliness) income group with most # of binge drinkers: more than $75,000 income group that binge drinks most often and drinks most per binge? less than $25,000

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CDC Vital Signs- Binge Drinking -Most _____-impaired drivers binge drink. -Most people who binge drink are not ____. -More than ____ of the alcohol adults drink is while binge drinking. -More than ___% of the alcohol youth drink is while binge drinking.

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-most alcohol impaired -more than 1/2 -more than 90%

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Fatalities in Crashes Involving DUI (Alcohol)

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61% are DUI drivers Other 3 are almost equal: -passengers with the DUI driver -pedestrians/ bicyclists -persons in vehicles no driven by DUI drivers

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The National Safety Council (NSC) supports the ______ and opposes any attempt to..

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supports the minimum of drinking age of 21 and opposes any attempt to lower this age and reaffirms the need for Federal sanctions for states that violate this provision

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Responsible Drinking -BAC level: -always knowing.. -Drinking no more than ___ drink per hour. -using alcohol carefully with other drugs (medicines)

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BAC level: at or below 0.05 always knowing the alcohol you are drinking drinking no more than 1 per hour

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Certain people should not drink at all

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-pregnant women -people who plan to drive or engage in other activities that require alertness and skill -taking over the counter prescriptions -medical conditions that can be made worse by drinking -recovering alcoholics -people younger than 21

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What is a drink? wine- beer- distilled spirits (liquor)-

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wine- 4oz beer- 1 can or 12 oz liquor- 1oz of 100 proof (if 80 proof- 1.2 oz)

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Blood Alcohol Levels and their __ times as likely to have an accident: .o6- .08- (different times in teens) .10- .12- .14- .16- Why keep under .05?

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.06: 2X as likely to have an accident .08: 4X .10: 8 X .12: 11X .14: 20X .16: 35X -BAC stays 1 until .04/.05 and the probability of a collision increases after

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What is the average BAC for DUI arrests?

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.16

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What we need to know to figure our BAC level?

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-body composition (how much fat, etc.- girls tend to have more fat while guys tend to have more muscle) -how much alcohol consuming -time since first drink consumed --> ON BAC CHART: if your weight is in between, use the lighter one

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How do you figure out your BAC level?

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TABLE BAC - (# hours since drinking began) (.015)

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How do you figure out how much time to wait (TTW)?

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(Current BAC- .050) / .015

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Development of Safer Vehicles and Equipment

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-reduction of human error, environmental hazards and development of safer vehicles and equipment

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Vehicle problems account for approximately __% of MV Fatalities each year.

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7%

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Vehicle Defects contributing to fatal motor vehicle accidents in TX overall contributed to ___% of MV accidents. These include 5: -which ones do TX check in inspection?

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3% 1. Defective tires (tires are expensive so people wait out as long as they can) 2. Defective brakes 3. Insufficient lights 4. defective trailer equipment 5. defective steering TX checks all but #4 in inspections

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Development of Safer Vehicles and Equipment -Biomechanics- -Occupant- restraint systems- (2)

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biomechanics- have reduced head, neck, chest, and spine injuries occupant-restraint systems- 1. active restraints -put seatbelt on (actually have to do the action) 2. passive restraints -going to be there whether we do anything or not

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Occupant Protection: ____% of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes in 2011 were unrestrained. ____% of all passenger vehicle occupants killed were ejected from the vehicle. NHTSA estimates that seat belts saved the lives of _____.

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52% 26% 292, 471

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Programs for wearing a seat belt

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Click it or Ticket (CIOT)- MOST SUCCESSFUL seat belt enforcement campaign ever 2012 CIOT NAtional Enforcement Mobilization: the cornerstone of NHTSA's seat belt communications program is the national Click it or Ticket May Mobilization--> primary audience (males 18-34), which research shows are less likely to wear a seat belt

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Should you wear a seat belt when pregnant?

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yes

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Children in rear-facing child safety seats should not be placed in ____. Children ages ____ and under sit in the rear seat away from the force of deploying frontal air bag.

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should not be placed in the front seat of cars equipped with passenger-side frontal air bags 12 and under

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Development of Safer Vehicles and Equipment: NHTSA Research Safety Vehicle Program (5)

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1. has resulted in the obvious (tires, brakes, steering) 2. crosswind stability research 3. improved nighttime position by reducing amount of tinting in windshield 4. improved vehicle visibility at night by increasing the max candlepower allowed for rear lights 5. improved crashworthiness (focus here is on the passenger compartment) --door locks, side door strength, etc.

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What to do if your car breaks down on the highway?

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1. gently and smoothly take your foot off the accelerator, do not break hard or suddenly, and try to move to side of road and exit if on highway 2. once off road, make car visible (reflectors) 3. be certain that you can change your flat tire safely without being close to traffic 4. When car is beyond repair, get professional help 5. if your car is safely out of traffic, wait inside vehicle with doors locked 6. watch for uniformed police or other emergency personnel 7. do not walk on the interstate, but if you can reach a source of help on foot, try it

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What do the numbers on a tire mean?

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1st 2 #s: week 2nd #s: year ex: LMLR5107- week 51 of year 07' -don't purchase tire older than 6 months

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Reduction of Environmental hazards: Road conditions contributing to fatal accidents in Texas overall contributed to ___% of MV accidents. (5 of them) **-means they account for over 90% of causes of fatal accidents because of road condition

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8% *1. under construction *2. slippery because wet 3. holes, ruts, etc. 4. foreign material on surface 5. defective shoulders

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Statewide Traffic Crash Rates (Rates NOT fatalities) -where were the highest rates? urban (city) or rural (country)? Who had the highest fatalities? -traffic crash rates based on road type

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highest rates: urban areas on smaller roads rural: more fatalities- [past city limit sign] The lower the # of lanes, the lower the crash rates. But if the same number of lanes, the ones that are undivided have a higher rate.

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Reduction of Environmental Hazards

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Uniform Vehicle Code- provides guidance for state governments Model Traffic Ordinance- provides guidance for communities Better striping of roadways Highway signs- uniform colors, symbols, and shapes (people respond more quickly to symbols)

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Purposes of Traffic Signs and what are the 5 fundamental requirements:

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purpose: keep us safe and keep traffic moving 1. fulfull a need 2. command attention 3. convey a clear and simple meaning 4. command respect from travelers 5. give adequate time for proper response

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How are Speed Limits Determined?

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-established by law in most states -may be changed by engineer study ****Widely accepted principle is to set speed limits as near as practicable to the speed below which 85% of the vehicles are traveling on the highway. 85% drive at safe speed -15% do not drive at safe speed

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What effect do posted speed limits have on actual traffic speeds?

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-VERY LITTLE EFFECT -unrealistically low speed limits invite violation by responsible drivers-- set up a so called "speed trap"

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When should traffic signal lights be installed?

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-when they will alleviate more problems than they create -THIS MUST be determined on the basis of an engineering study -a warranted traffic signal-- more orderly traffic, reduce accidents and unwarranted traffic signals are the opposite -Many people seem to believe that traffic signals are the answer to all traffic problems at intersections. If this were true, no traffic engineer in his right mind would deny a request for a signal. -a traffic signal ONLY FUNCTIONS BY STOPPING TRAFFIC

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Human characteristics the impact environment: Aggressive Driving -aggressive driving behaviors are linked to ____ of all car crashes. It is the driver's legal responsibility to do everything to avoid being in a crash. -High Risk Behaviors-

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***YOU CANNOT control the driver but YOU CAN control your response -linked to 1/2 of all car crashes -High Risk Behavior: Moving violations that threaten the safety of others --these include: speeding, running a red light, and stop signs, tailgating, frequent and unsafe lane changes and angry or threatening behavior -aggressive drivers have low regard for others and use their cars to express their anger and frustration

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Actions that trigger aggression: Do not trigger aggression

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-failing to turn when a right on red is permitted ** -blocking traffic -failing to stay in the right lane, except to pass -running or rolling through red lights and stop signs -passing on a double yellow line -failure to signal lane changes -failure to check traffic before changing lanes -inappropriate speed ** -distracted driving and inadequate attention to conditions -passing on the shoulder during dense traffic

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Are You the Aggressive Driver?

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-express frustration -fail to pay attention when driving -tailgate -make frequent lane changes -run red lights -speed

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How to handle aggressive drivers?

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-steer clear of them, make every effort to get out of their way -let them pass you and if necessary phone 911 -don't look at or challenge them

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How not to become aggressive:

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-monitor your own state of mind to make sure you aren't in danger to others -allow enough time to reach your destination without speeding -monitor your emotions don't drive when upset

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Bicycle Safety -Surprisingly not that many killed each year- less than 1000 -today there are more than 100 million riders -bicycle/ motor vehicle deaths account for ____% of all bicycle fatalities -What is the key to prevention? What is it closely followed by?

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-90% -education and enforcement

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Pedestrians go ____ traffic while bicyclists go _____ traffic.

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ONLY ones that go against traffic while bicyclists go WITH traffic

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World's top most bicycle friendly cities

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1. Amsterdam, The Netherlands (40% bike) 2. Copenhagen, Denmark (32% bike) 3. Portland, Oregon, US- made trails over 260 miles to work etc.

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Pedalcycle deaths and death rates by sex and age group

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-concerned about people beyond our age group and males are worse than females -highest death rates: 65-74 with 55-64 right behind -highest deaths: 45-54 with 35-44 right behind -we are among the lowest for both

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___ % of the pedal cyclists kileld in traffic crashes in 2011 were between 5 and 15 years old.

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9%

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Pedalcyclists made up __ % of all traffic fatalities and __% of all injuries. Most of the pedal cyclists killed/injured were _____. (M/F)

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2%, 2% males

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Bicycling Practices that cause accidents

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-making improper turns -disregarding traffic signs or signals -driving too fast for conditions -driving in the middle of the street -carrying passengers -cutting in and out of traffic -driving abreast of other cyclists -driving against traffic -entering street without first stopping or slowing down to look -showing off on the bicycle

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Facts that shed light on the bicycle accident problem are: ___% of bicycle/ motor-vehicle accidents occur at intersections. ___% of bicycle/motor vehicle accidents occur during daylight hours. ___% of the bicyclists killed or injured in traffic accidents are violating traffic laws at the time of the accident. ___% of the motor vehicle/bicycle accidents involve violation on the part of the motor vehicle operator. ___% of the bicycles involved in accidents have some mechanical defect. (#1-brakes, #2- chains)

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50%-intersections 70%- daylight hours 80%- violating traffic laws 50%- violation on motor vehicle 20%- mechanical defect

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Needed components of a bicycle program

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-know and obey rules of the road -know the state and local laws and ordinances -competence in skills and techniques -know procedure to follow after an accident -carry identification -ONLY RIDE a bicycle that fits his/her body

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Over ________ (#) kids are taken to emergency room each year.

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40,000

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Bicycle Safety Tips- Brazos Valley Cyclists

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get permission to ride side by side in 2's

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Brazos Safety Tips- Brazos Valley Cyclists

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-obey traffic signs and signals -always wear a helmet -never ride with headphones -never ride against traffic -use hand signals -dont weave between parked cars -ride in middle of lane in slower traffic - follow lane markings -choose the best way to turn left (left turn lane and turn left or get off bike and cross the crosswalk like a pedestrian) -don't pass on the right -make eye contact with drivers -scan the road behind -avoid road hazards -keep both hands ready to brake -use lights at night -dress appropriately -keep bike in good repair

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How many times more likely are motorcyclists than passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle traffic crash?

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30X

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Motorcycle safety facts -fatalities have increased by ___% - ____ was a factor in 35% of fatal motorcycle crashes. Only ___% in fatal passenger car crashes -____% of motorcycle operators involved in fatal crashes were alcohol impaired (___% for cars) -helmets estimated to be ___% effective in preventing fatal injuries for operator and ___% for riders

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-33% -Speeding, 22% -29% -37%, 41%

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Texas Motorcyclist Fatalities by Age

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highest: 40-49 and we are right behind (20-29)

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Texas Motorcyclist Fatality RATE

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going up every year

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Motorcyle helmets increased significantly to ___% in 2011 while it was ___% in 2010. How many states in 2013 have law requiring helmets?

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66%- 2011 54%-2010 19 states and DC

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Texas Law on helmets for motorcyclists

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1977- changed the requirement for helmets-- at this time those under 18 had to wear helmet (deaths increased the next year) Today- require helmet EXCEPT those over 21 and with a riders education or with health insurance with $10,000 medical benefits for motorcycle related injuries

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Is it true that I can request to waive the motorcycle skills test if I preset completion of Motorcycle Safety Course?

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Yes

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation (when did it began and what is their purpose?)

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-began in 1973 with the purpose of encouraging and developing motorcycle safety education programs on a nationwide basis

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What is the most ignored element in traffic safety programs?

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pedestrian safety

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6100 pedestrians killed in crashes in 2012 -most pedestrian fatalities: (4) -most pedestrian fatalities are _____. What %?

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pedestrian fatalities: -occurred in urban areas (72%) -at NON-intersection locations (79%) -in NORMAL weather conditions (89%)** -and at night (65%) 69% fatalities are males

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Pedestrian deaths and death rates by sex and age group

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**we are NOT the big culprit, our parents are!! (deaths) death rates- highest in 75+

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Possible reasons for pedestrian accidents that result in fatality or injury: Error on the part of the pedestrian: (4)

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-crossing errors -physical impairments -not visible at night or rain (87% of mv operators say they did not see them) -not walking where they are supposed to walk

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Deaths and Injuries of Pedestrians by action: (Top 4)

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20% of total- darting or running into roadway 7%- improper crossing of roadway or intersection 4%- playing/ working/ standing in roadway 3.9%- failure to obey traffic signs, signals or officer ***48% of total: No improper action/ circumstances (meaning car was doing something wrong) also meaning that over 1/2 were doing something wrong

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Possible reasons for pedestrian accidents that result in fatality or injury

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error on the part of both the pedestrian and the driver: -use of alcohol (1/2 of the traffic crashes that resulted in fatalities)- *** 35% had BAC of 0.08 or higher -others? talking with others, pets

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pedestrian fatalities per 100,00 (rate) population- Top 5 cities 2013 NHTSA average of US? Texas? Texas cities compared to NY?

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1. Detroit, Michigan- 6.10 2. Jacksonville, Florida- 3.92 3. Memphis, TN- 3.83 4. Tucson, AZ- 3.61 5. Pheonix, AZ- 3.44 US average: 1.50 TX- 1.81 and the cities are higher: dallas - 3.02 san antonio- 2.98 austin - 2.37 (worse than NY, NY- 2.12) houston- 1.96 fort worth- 1.89 el paso- 1.63

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Model Traffic Ordinances from NHTSA -When traffic signals are not in place... -every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall... -No pedestrian shall _____ leave a curb or other place or safety and walk or run into a path of vehicle -vehicle stopped at crosswalk- vehicle approaching shall NOT

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-not in place: pedestrian crossing a crosswalk (vehicle yields), when pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger -every pedestrian shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway -ALWAYS have right of way on sidewalk -no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb -should not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle

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Suggestions that may save your life:

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-walk only where the motorist expects you to walk -illegal to stand in the roadway for the purpose of getting a ride -alert for turning cars -check the traffic before stepping into crosswalk even when crossing on the "go" signal -out at night? wear white or carry a light -keep you mind on what you are doing

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Thoughts from NSC (National Safety Council): -tips to protect yourself and your children: -physical environment

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-teach them to look "left-right-left" -cross only at designated crossings -teach children to never dart out physical environment DOES impact how much and how safely residents can and will walk

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