drivers ed ch 14

1) The most effective way to prevent becoming distracted by a cell phone while driving is:

Turn on your phone’s Do Not Disturb mode

2) The three categories of distractions include visual, manual, and _______.

Mental

3) If you encounter a suspected distracted driver, your first step should be to:

Put more space between you and that driver

4) After using voice commands on vehicles and phones to make a call, send a text, or change the music, mental distractions can last up to _______ seconds.

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5) What is a technique to manage distractions as they occur while driving?

Enlist any passengers to help with non-driving tasks when necessary, such as navigating and placing phone calls.

As necessary, remind passengers to stop any distracting behaviors

If children or pets need your attention, pull safely off the road to care for them.

6) Texting drivers are up to _______ times more likely to be involved in a crash overall.

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7) Why does the risk of crashing rise as the number of passengers under age 21 increases?

Young passengers sometimes fool around and encourage the driver to do risky things, such as drive too fast and pass unsafely.

8) How can being distracted affect the core skills needed to drive safely?

Slowed perception

Delayed decision-making

Improper action

9) What is the difference in crash risk between using a cell phone in handheld mode vs. hands-free mode?

Research indicates they are equally risky.

It’s the conversation that causes the impairment, rather than the mode used.

Both methods of cell phone use divert a driver’s attention away from driving safely.

10) What should you do to prevent distractions by eating, personal grooming, and setting audio preferences?

Take care of it before you start driving