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Section 1 Highway Accidents

Section 2 Safety for Outdoor Activities

Section 3 Fire and Burn Safety

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Chapter Accident and Injury Prevention24

Section 4 Falls and Other Accidents

Section 5 Preparedness for Disasters

Section 6 Care for Others: Child Care

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Fact or Fiction?

Is this statement true or false? If you think it is false,

explain what is true.

• One out of every ten people suffers an injury every year.




Content Vocabulary

head restraints

air bags




Every driver will encounter other drivers on the roadway who are careless.

Auto Safety




• The most important rule of driving safety is: Pay attention.

• Some examples of items you need to pay attention to while driving include: other drivers, road conditions, your physical state, and your emotional state.

Auto Safety




Defensive drivers reduce accidents and save lives.

The Defensive Driving Attitude




Defensive drivers:• Stay alert • Accept responsibility for their behavior.• Watch for potential hazards.





Judgment and Attitude

• Driving judgment is the person’s ability to recognize a potential accident and how to avoid it.

• Part of the defensive driving attitude is self-defense against injury.





• Safety belts slow your momentum forward as the car’s momentum decreases.

• Safety belts distribute the impact evenly across your strongest body parts in an accident.

• Safety belts keep you inside the car and safe.

Are Safety Belts Really Necessary?


Laura Q

Too dramatic. Not necessary.




• Head restraints and air bags also increase safety.

Head Restraints and Air Bags


head restraintsHigh seatbacks or other devices attached to seats in cars at head level.

air bagsInflatable pillows designed to inflate upon impact.

Laura Q





• Half of all fatal driving accidents involve alcohol.• Many other accidents involve drugs.• Never ride with a driver who is under the influence

of drugs or alcohol.• Never get behind the wheel if you have been

drinking yourself.

The Danger of Alcohol and Drugs


Laura Q





The responsible driver also:• Keeps the vehicle in good condition.• Wipes or washes all windows.• Wears glasses if needed.• Adjusts driving to different driving conditions.• Obeys traffic signs and regulations.

Other Driving Concerns


Laura Q





When riding an ATV or dirt bike:• Always wear a helmet.• Use good judgment and avoid taking risks.• Ride the vehicle that is the right size for your

age, body size, and ability.• Ride in safe areas.• Do not carry passengers.

Are ATVs and Dirt Bikes Safe?


Laura Q





• ________ prevent a person’s head from snapping back too far when the body is thrown backward in a car.

Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary

head restraintA high seatback or other device attached to seats in cars at head level.




• ________ are stored in the center of the car’s steering wheel and inflate on impact.

air bagAn inflatable pillow designed to inflate upon impact.

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