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Test Your Driving?

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ARE YOU A SAFE DRIVER?

COULD PERIODIC RE-TESTING OF ALL DRIVERS MAKE US SAFER IN OUR VEHICLES?
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THE TOP 5 reasons for car crashes in america

  • Distracted driving
  • Not following traffic laws
  • Drunk driving
  • Nature (Rain, Ice, Fog,...)
  • Teenage Drivers
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Are you a distracted driver?
Driving involves the coordination of your vision and reflexes. Anything that distracts your eyes or mind from the road or takes your hands off the wheel of your car is considered a driving distraction.

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Every 12 to 15 minutes one person dies due to distracted drivers and more than 2.5 million people are injured each year

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Can you pass the test?
Of the 38 million drivers in the U.S. 1 out of 5 of these licensed drivers cannot pass a written test that covers basic traffic laws in their state.

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These actions have already been in place for older drivers
Over 30 states have some sort of older-age requirements for driver's licenses.

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PREVENT THIS?

  • Require drivers to take a written test
  • Every so often look up what your local traffic laws are
  • When driving, pay attention to your surroundings

Did you pass the test?
1. C. 6. D.
2. D. 7. B.
3. B. 8. B.
4. D. 9. D.
5. C. 10. C.

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