Teenagers face
a different reality than the rest of us the instant
they get behind the wheel: car crashes are the
number one cause of death among their peers.
If you’re
a young driver you can decrease the risk by limiting
your night driving and observing speed limits.
There are many such safe driving strategies.
For instance,
you might also work to gain a better understanding
of your craving for the sensation of speed and
the tendency to take risks -- and explore ways
to use that knowledge to modify your behavior.
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WAKE
UP TO DROWSINESS:
Driving while fatigued causes approximately 100,000 crashes each
year. Fatigue slows reaction time, decreases awareness and inhibits
correct judgment. Experts say the best response to fatigue is to
pull over and take a nap. Caffeine, loud music, or open windows
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DOWNSHIFT
THAT SPEEDING HABIT:
The time required to avoid a crash is reduced by speed and the
likelihood of a crash increases. The severity does, too. When your
speed increases from 40 mph to 60 mph, for example, the energy
released by a collision more than doubles. |
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BY
ALL MEANS, THANK YOU:
Exhibiting greater courtesy and consideration for other drivers
can make driving safer. |
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WATCH
THE WEATHER:
Failing to adjust to adverse weather conditions can prove fatal.
Experts caution that you slow down, anticipate adjustments, and
use appropriate braking techniques. At 40 mph, in a car that normally
takes 110 feet to stop on dry pavement, it takes 200 feet to stop
in the rain and 770 feet to stop on ice. |
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