"Choose Safe" Injury Prevention

Play “20 Questions” to Learn Your Personal Trauma Risk

• Do you ever drive a car or motorcycle while under the influence of alcohol?
  
  
• Do you ever drive while under the influence of illegal drugs?
  
  
• Do you ever drive or operate machinery while using prescription drugs that could impair alertness?
  
  
• Do you ever drive too fast?
  
  
• Do you ever send or read text messages or e-mails while you are driving?
  
  
• Do you ever talk on your cell phone while you are driving?
  
  
• Do you ever drive or ride in a car without wearing a seatbelt?
  
  
• Do you ever ride a motorcycle without a helmet?
  
  
• Do you ever ride a motorcycle without protective clothing?
  
  
• Do you ever ride a bicycle without wearing a helmet?
  
  
• Do you ever rollerblade or skateboard without a helmet?
  
  
• Do you ever jaywalk or fail to observe crossing signals when walking?
  
  
• Do you ever text or talk on a cell phone while walking near traffic?
  
  
• Do you ever listen to music with headphones or ear buds while walking near traffic?
  
  
• Do you ever engage in sports or recreational activities without an appropriate helmet and protective gear?
  
  
• Do you ever walk alone in isolated locations?
  
  
• Do you ever park your car in isolated or poorly visible locations?
  
  
• Does your home have any throw rugs that could cause you to trip?
  
  
• Does your home lack proper lighting and secure railings and grab bars?
  
  
• Do you ever use a ladder even though you have impaired physical abilities?

Last Review Date: Sept. 28, 2011

Online Editor(s): Kathryn Adam