https://quizlet.com/user/connemara59/folders/drivers-ed?i=3fikne&x=1xqt
8/20/25
● Always check blind spots before any turn
● When you sign for your license, you are agreeing to a social contract
○ Required by state law
8/21/25
● More than 30,000 people die in vehicle crashes each year in the united states
● More than 90% of crashes result from driver error
● Primary factors in teen crashes include failing to yield right of way, driving too fast
for road condiditons, and being distracted
● Drivers should develop a habit of searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead along their
intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk
● A teen drivers chance of crashing is higher between 9 pm and 6 am, in their own car,
friday through sunday,when with people under 35, and aimlessly driving
● It takes about 5 months for a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average
experienced driver
● Graduated driver licensing is a program that eases new drivers into safe driving. Its
three stages of licensing are learner’s permit, intermediate license, and full license
● Characteristics of risk are
8/26/25
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10/28/25
● Leave gaps for other drivers to merge
● Stay in your lane during lane changes
● Drive slow
● Steer away then back in to get out of adrop off
10/29/25
● State trooper presentation
● 4 times more likely to crash while on the phone
● 23 times more likely to crash while texting
● You can drive with a non immediate family member if a licenses 21+ driver is in the
passenger seat - does not apply for emergency
○ In an emergency
○ Farming
● You can use a phone to call 911 or your parents
● Under 21 you can get 70 points
8/20/25
● Always check blind spots before any turn
● When you sign for your license, you are agreeing to a social contract
○ Required by state law
8/21/25
● More than 30,000 people die in vehicle crashes each year in the united states
● More than 90% of crashes result from driver error
● Primary factors in teen crashes include failing to yield right of way, driving too fast
for road condiditons, and being distracted
● Drivers should develop a habit of searching 20 to 30 seconds ahead along their
intended path of travel for objects and conditions that could increase risk
● A teen drivers chance of crashing is higher between 9 pm and 6 am, in their own car,
friday through sunday,when with people under 35, and aimlessly driving
● It takes about 5 months for a new driver to reach the driving ability of the average
experienced driver
● Graduated driver licensing is a program that eases new drivers into safe driving. Its
three stages of licensing are learner’s permit, intermediate license, and full license
● Characteristics of risk are
8/26/25
J
10/28/25
● Leave gaps for other drivers to merge
● Stay in your lane during lane changes
● Drive slow
● Steer away then back in to get out of adrop off
10/29/25
● State trooper presentation
● 4 times more likely to crash while on the phone
● 23 times more likely to crash while texting
● You can drive with a non immediate family member if a licenses 21+ driver is in the
passenger seat - does not apply for emergency
○ In an emergency
○ Farming
● You can use a phone to call 911 or your parents
● Under 21 you can get 70 points
