Understanding Vehicle Rollovers and Safety

Understanding Vehicle Rollovers and Safety

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physical Ed, Life Skills

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video explores the thrilling world of off-roading, focusing on Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's Heart Attack Hill. It presents a scenario where a driver descends a steep slope without a seatbelt, leading to a potential rollover. The video discusses survival choices in such situations and highlights the dangers and statistics of rollovers, which are rare but often fatal. It also explains the dynamics of rollovers, emphasizing the severe forces involved and the critical need for quick decision-making.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the dangerous slope in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park?

Heart Attack Hill

Desert Drop

Ridge Run

Canyon Climb

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What safety equipment was the driver missing during her descent?

Seatbelt

Knee Pads

Helmet

Gloves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If your vehicle is about to roll over, which action is NOT recommended?

Call for help

Jump out of the vehicle

Brace your feet and lean

Grip the wheel and steer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of crashes are rollovers?

2%

10%

5%

15%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lives are claimed by rollovers each year?

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the comparison made to describe being in a vehicle during a rollover?

Like a roller coaster

Like a two-ton dryer

Like a spinning top

Like a merry-go-round

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many G's can drivers experience in a rollover?

5 G's

8 G's

10 G's

12 G's

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is more than military fighter pilots experience in flight?

The speed of a rollover

The G-forces in a rollover

The noise in a rollover

The duration of a rollover

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you have only a split second to decide during a rollover?

Panic and scream

Think fast and make a choice

Close your eyes

Wait for help